Ministry requests Bangladeshis not to perform Hajj without permit

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has requested Bangladeshis staying in Saudi Arabia not to perform Hajj without Hajj permit.

The ministry issued a notification in this regard on Friday (May 2).

The ministry made the request for ensuring smooth and better Hajj management and for the welfare of the pilgrims and maintaining the existing friendly relations between the two countries.

It has also been warned that those who disobey this instruction and those who assist them will face severe punishment.

Highlighting the importance of strict implementation of laws and regulations in the smooth management of Hajj, Religious Advisor Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain said, for the sake of the smooth and orderly management of Hajj, it is necessary to follow the laws, rules and restrictions announced by the Saudi government.

Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs AKM Aftab Hossain Pramanik said that Hajj is a bilateral management and teamwork. Hajj is conducted under the supervision and management of Saudi Arabia and Muslim countries. However, Saudi Arabia plays a key role in determining policy related to Hajj.