Dhaka, April 27 -- The management of Hajj is set to enter a new era with the introduction of a mobile app, prepaid card services and enhanced roaming facilities aimed at making the pilgrimage experience smoother and more convenient for Bangladeshi pilgrims this year.

The government will launch the new mobile application, 'Labbayk', alongside a Hajj prepaid card and special mobile roaming packages for pilgrims.

These services will be officially inaugurated by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus at his Jamuna residence on Monday (April 28), UNB reported citing sources from the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

This year, 87,100 pilgrims from Bangladesh are expected to perform Hajj, which, subject to the sighting of the moon, will take place on ...