Prime Bank PLC has presented gift packs to Hajj pilgrims on the first Hajj flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.

The first Hajj flight of Biman is scheduled to depart today, according to a press release.

To celebrate the occasion, the national flag carrier recently organised a programme at Balaka Bhaban in Dhaka, where M Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of the bank, handed over the gift packs to Md Naoshad Hossain, director finance (deputy secretary) of the airline.

Under a collaboration, Prime Bank is supporting Hajj pilgrims by arranging gift packs for all pilgrims on the first Hajj flight operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines.

In addition, Prime Bank is sponsoring dedicated airport shuttle bus services to facilitate the safe and convenient transportation of pilgrims to and from the airport.

Syed Ibne Shariar, vice-president and head of Islamic banking division of the bank; Shayma Rahman, deputy general manager, accounts and fund management of the national airline; along with other senior officials from both organisations, were also present.