A total of 18 teams have been formed to provide services to Bangladeshi pilgrims in Mina during this year’s hajj.

The Bangladesh Hajj Office in Makkah Al-Mukarramah issued an official order regarding the formation of these teams on Tuesday.

The decision was made following a meeting of the Hajj Monitoring Committee on Monday, where officials agreed to assign specific responsibilities to ensure a smooth and safe Hajj experience for the pilgrims. The order was subsequently issued by the Hajj Counsellor.

Four teams have been assigned to facilitate the transportation of government-arranged pilgrims to Mina and ensure their safe return to their hotels after the hajj rituals. These teams comprise 10 officials in total.

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Additionally, six teams will be stationed at key locations in Mina to guide pilgrims and provide necessary assistance. These locations will be manned by 87 officials and staff members working in three shifts, covering administrative, technical, and support roles.

To monitor the tents of privately-managed pilgrims, eight separate inspection teams have been formed. These 23-member teams will independently inspect tents operated by service providers in Zone 5 of Mina.

This year, private Hajj agencies have signed contracts with eight service-providing companies to support pilgrims under their care. The companies include Rawaf Mina, Iswar Al Mashair, M by Millennium, Rehlat Manafie, Ekram Ad Duyuf, Mashariq Al Mutamayyizah, Flynas, and Al Rifada.