Minimum Hajj Cost Set At Tk 4.79 Lakh
Desk Report
Published: 30 Oct 2024, 04:09 pm
Minimum Hajj Cost Set At Tk 4.79 Lakh || Photo : Collected
The interim government has announced two official Hajj packages for the upcoming year, with costs significantly reduced. The overall expenses for Hajj have decreased by Tk100,598 compared to the previous year.
Religious Affairs Advisor A F M Khalid Hossain made the announcement this afternoon (Wednesday) while briefing the media.
The affordable package is priced at Tk 4,78,242, which represents a reduction of Tk 1,00,598 compared to this year. The cost of the second package is set at Tk 5,75,680.
Last year, the cost for Package-1 was Tk578,840, and the special package cost was Tk936,320. However, no special package has been introduced for this year.
The government has also regulated the private Hajj package offered by agencies, setting its base price at Tk483,156. Agencies can add an optional special package if needed.