UNB, Dhaka

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the authorities concerned to ensure the best possible services for Hajj pilgrims this year.

“The prime minister said those engaged in serving Hajj pilgrims must ensure the highest standard of service this year. He also instructed the authorities concerned to remain vigilant so that pilgrims do not face any hardship,” said his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.

He said the instruction was given at a meeting of the National Committee on Hajj Management held at the Secretariat chaired by the prime minister.

Rumon said the meeting reviewed the common problems faced by pilgrims and discussed ways to reduce or resolve them.

Rumon said the meeting also discussed improving overall Hajj management, storing pilgrims’ information online, evaluating Hajj agencies, identifying agencies facing complaints, and appointing guides (Moallem) from Bangladeshi expatriates living in Saudi Arabia from next year.