Religious Affairs Minister Md Faridul Haque Khan yesterday said the government has reduced the cost of general hajj package compared to last year despite the high price of dollar.
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DHAKA: Bangladesh is observing its lowest registration turnout for Hajj, as despite government efforts to reduce the price of packages, most people cannot afford the journey this year. Only 47,773 prospective pilgrims have registered against the quota of 127,000 granted to Bangladesh by Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj season. This year, Hajj is expected to start on June 14.