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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 61548, member: 636"] Bangladesh will announce three government Hajj packages for 2026 pilgrims on Sunday after an executive committee meeting. Officials expect lower costs compared to 2025 due to reduced airfare rates. The Religious Affairs Ministry anticipates airfare reductions between 8,000 and 10,000 taka from this year's 167,820 taka fee. Current negotiations between religious affairs and civil aviation ministries continue over final pricing. The government managed two packages this year but will offer three options next year. Package costs range from 450,000 taka for basic accommodations to premium options near Haram Sharif. Registration remains slow with 954 government applicants and 1,135 private management registrants as of Saturday. The 2026 Hajj will likely occur during late May pending moon sighting confirmation. [/QUOTE]