PM exchanges pleasantries with Hajj pilgrims
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman hands over Hajj materials to pilgrims while inaugurating this year's first Hajj flight at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital on Friday.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Ashkona Hajj Camp in the city and exchanged pleasantries with the Hajj pilgrims on Saturday.
The premier arrived at the Hajj Camp around 10:50pm and talked to pilgrims, hugging them and shaking hands.
At that time, Tarique Rahman, also ruling BNP chairman, joined a munajat (prayer) there, wishing successful completion of the Hajj rituals, reports BSS. The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate this year’s Hajj flights at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) here at 11:30pm tonight.
Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad) and Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain were among the companions of the Prime Minister during the Hajj Camp visit.
