The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that preliminary registration for Hajj 2025 that start on September 1 will continue until November 30.
The registration process, open to both public and private sectors, will not be extended beyond this period.
Individuals who have pre-registered or new applicants can complete their initial registration by depositing Tk3 lakh. The remaining amount of the Hajj package price must be paid within the timeframe specified in the package.
This year’s Hajj package price will be announced after determining the costs associated with the Saudi phase and airfare.
However, efforts will be made to reduce the general Hajj package price for 2025 compared to last year, according to a letter issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Sunday.
The pre-registration fee for both government and private channels is Tk30,000, the letter stated.
Bangladesh’s Hajj pilgrim quota for 2025 is set at 127,198 people. The initial registration process will automatically close once this quota is reached.
A standard package will accommodate a maximum of six people per room in a house or hotel, with options for package upgrades.
Hajj agencies can also offer special package facilities to pilgrims.
A list of agencies initially qualified to conduct Hajj activities is available at [www.hajj.gov.bd] (http://www.hajj.gov.bd). For additional information, pilgrims can call 16136.
Government pre-registration can be completed through the e-Hajj System ([www.hajj.gov.bd] (http://www.hajj.gov.bd)), the e-Hajj BD Mobile App, Union Digital Centres, Divisional and District Offices of Islamic Foundation, Baitul Mukarram Mosque, and Hajj Offices in Ashkona. Private pilgrims must complete their registration through authorized agencies. A pre-registration certificate and passport are required for initial registration.
Those opting for government arrangements should deposit the money in favour of account number 0002633000908, Sale Proceeds of Hajj Deposit, Sonali Bank PLC, Local Office Branch, Motijheel, Dhaka.
The registration fee can be deposited through a voucher at any branch of Sonali Bank. Private pilgrims must deposit the registration amount at the designated bank of their chosen agency.
The ministry also advised against registering for Hajj if suffering from chronic diseases such as cancer, advanced cardiac conditions, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, infectious tuberculosis, and dementia, as well as pregnant women and disabled persons.
