Dhaka, April 14 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued a final warning to 20 Hajj agencies that have failed to finalise accommodation agreements for 1,358 pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah.

It has threatened to revoke their licences if the deals are not closed by 8pm on Monday.

According to a letter sent by the ministry on Sunday, the agencies failed to secure housing for 1,265 pilgrims in Makkah and 93 in Madinah.

"In 2025, 683 agencies are participating in Hajj activities under 70 lead agencies," the letter read.

"As per the roadmap set by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, all service agreements were initially required to be completed by Feb 14."

Saudi authorities later extended the deadline for transport contracts and ac...