Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain met with Saudi Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah Al-Hassan Yahya Al-Manakhara at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Jeddah on Friday afternoon. Photo: PID

DHAKA, June 20, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh has formally requested the Kingdom of 
Saudi Arabia to retain the current minimum quota of 1,000 pilgrims per Hajj 
agency, instead of implementing the planned increase to 2,000 in 2026.

The request was made by Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain 
during a meeting with Saudi Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah Al-Hassan 
Yahya Al-Manakhara. 

The meeting took place at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Jeddah on Friday 
afternoon, according to a press release issued by Bangladesh's Ministry of 
Religious Affairs.

During the meeting, Khalid expressed his appreciation for the Saudi 
government's successful management of the Hajj pilgrimage in 2025.
 
He thanked the authorities for their efforts in curbing unauthorized Hajj, 
ensuring timely distribution of Nusuk cards, providing smooth transportation 
services and delivering intensive healthcare support in the Masayer area.

He also commended Saudi Arabia's effective measures in significantly reducing 
the mortality rate among pilgrims this year.