Dhaka: Bangladesh will sign a bilateral hajj agreement with Saudi Arabia on February 1.

A five-member delegation led by Religious Affairs Minister Principal Motiur Rahman, is scheduled leave for Saudi Arabia by a flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines around 10 pm on Monday, said a handout.

Dr Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Benten, Haj and Umrah Affairs Minister of Saudi Arabia and Religious Affairs Minister Principal Motiur Rahman will sign the agreement on behalf of their respective sides .

Besides, the delegation will also sign 5/6 separate agreements with different agencies, including Saudi Civil Aviation Authorities, during their visit.