Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government is working to reduce or rationalise Hajj package costs for 2027 as part of its plan to establish an affordable Hajj management system.
Replying to a starred question from opposition lawmaker Salah Uddin (Gazipur-4) in Parliament, the prime minister said the government aims to develop an “affordable, accessible, humane and expatriate-friendly” Hajj system in line with its election manifesto.
He added that state and diplomatic initiatives would be undertaken to help lower the cost of performing Hajj.
He said Hajj arrangements are based on a bilateral agreement between Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh, with expenses divided into two components.
According to him, around three-fourths of the total cost is determined by the Saudi authorities, while the remaining one-fourth is incurred in Bangladesh, mainly covering airfare and other local expenses.
The Prime Minister noted that the minimum Hajj package for 2026 was set at Tk 4,67,167, including the cost of Qurbani. Of this amount, Tk 3,00,797 was allocated for expenses in Saudi Arabia, while Tk 1,54,830 was spent locally, including airfare.
He further said the minimum Hajj package in 2025 stood at Tk 4,78,242, and it was reduced by Tk 11,075 for 2026, benefiting pilgrims.
“Considering the global situation and the costs set for the Saudi portion, the government will continue efforts to reduce or rationalise Hajj package prices for 2027 for the benefit of common religious Muslims,” he said.
