Bangladeshi hajj pilgrim dies in Saudi

Another Bangladeshi hajj pilgrim died in Saudi Arabia on Monday, raising the death toll to 22.

The deceased is Md Abdul Hoq, 66, of Begumganj in Noakhali district.

Bangladesh Ministry of Religious Affairs said at least 22 pilgrims died since September 1.

According to the Bangladesh Hajj Management Portal, Abdul Hoq died of cardiorespiratory failure around 7:45pm (local time).