Dhaka, April 8 -- Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain on Tuesday expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the pilgrimage of 10,487 Hajj aspirants under private management, due to the failure of several Hajj agencies to finalise accommodation arrangements in Makkah and Madinah.

Speaking at a press conference at the secretariat, the adviser said, "Due to a lack of commitment and responsibility from some Hajj agencies, the religious affairs ministry is deeply concerned about 10,487 pilgrims-7,274 in Makkah and 3,213 in Madinah-whose house rentals have yet to be confirmed."

"We want to make it clear, if even a single pilgrim is unable to perform Hajj due to negligence or irresponsibility of any agency, that agency will be...