DHAKA: The airfare for the hajj pilgrims this year has been fixed at Tk 1,32,000 (1575 US dollars).

The amount has been determined for flights on Dhaka-Jeddah and Dhaka-Madina routes based on exchange rate of the US dollar. 

Civil Aviation and tourism Ministry issued a notification in this regard on Thursday (February 22).
 
The total airfare includes airport building charge in Saudi Arabia, hajj terminal service charge, Bangladesh embarkation fee, security charge of the Saudi government and travel agent commission. 

BDST: 2127 HRS, FEB 22, 2018
AP