KSA assures to raise Hajj quotas

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday assured Bangladesh to increase the hajj quota and enhance more facilities for the Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims.
The assurance came following a high-level meeting between Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to an official release on Saturday.
Saudi Arabia also assured Bangladesh of priority consideration and necessary assistance in securing unused Hajj quotas allocated to other countries if they fail to fill or fully utilise them.
Kaikobad expressed gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s continued support and initiatives in managing Hajj and called for stronger communication, coordination, and information exchange between the two countries, expressing hope for closer ties under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's leadership.
Saudi Minister Tawfiq praised Bangladesh’s Hajj management and thanked Tarique Rahman. He also assured continued support for Bangladeshi pilgrims and expressed interest in expanding cooperation in Hajj management, Umrah, and related areas.
The meeting, held before signing of the Hajj agreement for 2027, also discussed strengthening the historical, religious, and fraternal ties between the two countries.
Assistant Minister at the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Dr Al Hassan Al Manakhrah, Bangladesh's Religious Affairs Secretary Munshi Alauddin Al Azad, and other senior officials from both countries attended the meeting.