Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Ashkona Hajj Camp in Dhaka on Friday night. He arrived at 10:50 p.m., toured various sections of the camp, and exchanged greetings with pilgrims preparing for Hajj. During the visit, he inquired about their overall well-being and instructed officials to ensure a smooth journey for all pilgrims. He also joined a prayer session with those staying at the camp and stated that the government is working to make Hajj management more efficient and traveler-friendly.

Later, at 11:15 p.m., the Prime Minister went to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, where he met passengers of the year’s first Hajj flight, BG-3001. He exchanged greetings with them and handed over gifts as a gesture of goodwill. Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaykobad and Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain accompanied him during the visit.

The visit highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to improve Hajj services and ensure better facilities for Bangladeshi pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia.