Dhaka, May 4 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs ordered the Hajj agencies to submit visa applications for all remaining pilgrims by 12 pm on Monday.

In a letter sent to all lead and coordinating Hajj agencies on Sunday, the ministry said more than 10,000 intending hajj pilgrims have yet to receive their visas, citing an urgent message from Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, which announced that the Nusuk Masar Platform, the portal for visa applications, will close permanently after the Monday deadline, reports UNB.

"Visa applications not submitted through the platform by 12 noon on May 05 will not be accepted under any circumstances. Those missing the deadline will be unable to perform Hajj in 2025," the ministry warned.

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