Application forms for performing Hajj under government arrangements can be obtained from the offices of the deputy commissioners, upazila nirbahi officers, district and divisional offices of Islamic Foundation and the Hajj office in Dhaka.

Intending pilgrims can deposit money with any branches of Sonali Bank, Janata Bank, Rupali Bank, Agrani Bank, Pubali Bank, City Bank, Islami Bank, Al Arafa Bank, Krishi Bank and Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank.

The pilgrims belonging to green category will stay within 800 meters of Kaba Sharif by paying Tk 1 lakh 94 thousand and 577, and those in blue category will stay within 1300 meters of the Kaba Sharif paying Tk 1 lakh 73 thousand and 402.

Persons willing to perform Hajj under personal arrangements should contact the Haj agencies directly, the handout said.

Information about Hajj-related matters can be obtained from telephone numbers 8916570, 8916574 and 7164819 and from website www.bdhajjinfor.org and www.mora.gov.bd.