Dhaka, April 8 -- The religious affairs ministry has expressed concern about the Hajj of 10,487 pilgrims this year as the house rentals have not been finalised.

At a press conference on the latest progress of Hajj preparations, Religious Affairs Advisor AFM Khalid Hossain said: "We are still concerned about the 10,487 Hajj pilgrims from the private sector due to the lack of commitment and accountability of some Hajj agencies towards the pilgrims.

"Even if one pilgrim cannot perform Hajj due to negligence, the agency concerned will have to bear the responsibility."

The religious affairs advisor also said, "Yesterday, officials of the ministry held a meeting with the Hajj agencies.

"According to the information provided by the agencies,...