In a milestone for Bangladesh’s private Hajj management, the official inauguration of Nusuk card distribution for Hajj pilgrims and a press meet will be held for the first time in the country on Monday.

The programme is scheduled to take place at 5:00pm at FARS Hotel and Resorts (Recreation Hall, 7th floor) in Paltan, Dhaka.

The initiative is being implemented by lead agency Amin Travels and Tours in coordination with partner agencies and HAAB, with support from Rawaf Muna.

Under this initiative, Bangladeshi pilgrims will receive Nusuk cards, which are expected to make their Hajj journey easier, safer, more organised and hassle-free.

Religious affairs minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad), will attend the programme as the chief guest.

Special guests will include state minister for civil aviation and tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat, state minister for information and broadcasting M Yaser Khan Chowdhury, adviser and spokesperson at the chief adviser’s office Mahdi Amin; and member of the Hajj Monitoring Committee-2026 lawmaker Md Shamim Qaisar Lincoln.

Guests of honour will include Ehsan Kateb, senior vice-president of Rawaf Mina, and Luai Faisal Abdullah Khan, head of Rawaf Mina Service Center.

Officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh and other relevant organisations are also expected to attend.

Organisers said the move would mark a significant step toward ensuring modern, digital and internationally standardised services in Bangladesh’s Hajj management.