Until now, the management of Hajj was done through a policy, in place of which, the cabinet has approved the draft of Hajj and Umrah Management Law, 2020. After the enactment of the new law, he said, the government can bring any hajj and umrah agency under trial in the country even if they commit any offense in Saudi Arabia. Also read: Saudi Arabia extends entry ban on coronavirus variant fearsAccording to the proposed law, the registration of any hajj or umrah agency can be cancelled for anomalies. Besides, a hajj agency could be fined maximum Tk50 lakh, while an umrah agency could be fined maximum Tk15 lakh for irregularities, said Khandker Anwarul. Besides, lawsuit can be filed against criminal offenses committed in Hajj and Umrah management, said the cabinet secretary.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 28, 2020 16:30 UTC