Bangladesh is supposed to send around 59,000 pilgrims to perform Haj, the biggest conglomeration of Muslims, later this year under government and private management.

Haj Association of Bangladesh president Ibrahim Bahar said if the decision was finalised, a maximum 20,000 to 25,000 pilgrims would be able to perform Haj.

Millions of Muslims from across the world gather for the Haj each year that requires Saudi Arabian authorities to look after their food and stay arrangement, their health and their movements.