Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam has asked the officials to ensure hassle-free hajj arrangements. Hajj pilgrims should not face any harassment, she said, adding that smooth hajj arrangements are a moral responsibility of the state. The minister said this in a review meeting on the progress of Hajj management at the conference room of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism here on Sunday. The minister and the state minister expressed their intention to visit the Hajj camp to observe the overall situation firsthand and assess preparations on the ground. Among others, Secretary of the Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry Nasreen Jahan, Secretary of the Religious Affairs Ministry Md Kamal Uddin and other senior officials were present.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 22, 2026 15:55 UTC