Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Nasrin Jahan, said on Saturday that coordinated efforts will be continued to make the Hajj and Umrah experience easier and more comfortable for pilgrims while addressing the closing ceremony of the three-day National Hajj and Umrah Fair 2025 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon.

"Hajj management was excellent last year. The airfare was reduced by BDT 30,000 to lower the overall cost for Hajj. This year, we will discuss with other airlines involved in Hajj transportation to set even more affordable fares," she said.

Drawing the attention of Hajj agencies, she also added that only reduced airfare would not significantly lower Hajj expens...