The government has extended Hajj pilgrims' registration deadline of 2018 for seven days.
Religious Affairs Ministry Secretary Anisur Rahman said the registration will now end on March 18
"The initiative was taken so that every intending pilgrim can complete the registration process," said the secretary.
This year's Hajj flights will begin on July 14.
A total of 1,27,198 pilgrims - 7,198 under government management and 1,20,000 under private management - are expected to perform Hajj from Bangladesh.
According to UNB, the Hajj is likely to be held on August 21 this year subject to the moon sighting.
