Bangladesh, June 4 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism State Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat on June 4 said allegations of baggage theft involving Hajj pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia were not supported by evidence, following an investigation by airport authorities.

Speaking at a press briefing at the Secretariat, he said an immediate inquiry was launched after social media posts alleged that luggage carried on special Hajj flights had been cut open and valuables stolen.

"The allegations of baggage theft circulated on social media have been found baseless," the state minister said.

According to Millat, authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport reviewed CCTV footage and body-camera recordings soon after receiving the compla...