The Ministry of Religious Affairs has warned Biman Bangladesh and Saudia airlines over carrying hajj pilgrims to Jeddah, instead of taking them to their scheduled destination, Madinah, causing them immense difficulties.

This year, hajj pilgrims have to carry negative report of Covid-19 test – done within 72 hours before boarding flight from Bangladesh.

State Minister for Religious Affairs Sheikh Md Abdullah, who passed away last night, was infected with Covid-19.

At least 51 Bangladeshis are among those killed in the September 24 stampede in Makkah.