Dhaka: With the peaceful transportation of Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, a total of 32,370 Hajjis have returned home after performing the Holy Hajj, which was held on June 5 this year.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, 1,585 pilgrims are expected to arrive in Dhaka from Saudi Arabia by four flights today. Official data from the Dhaka Hajj office indicates that of the total pilgrims who have returned home so far, 4,595 traveled under government management, while 27,775 returned under private arrangements.
A total of 34 Bangladeshi pilgrims have passed away in Saudi Arabia so far. Of these, 26 were males and 8 were females, with 22 dying in Makkah, 11 in Madinah, and one in Arafat. The Hajj office sources reported that Biman Bangladesh Airlines has transported 11,742 pilgrims by 30 flights, while Saudi national carrier Saudia Airlines has brought back 13,849 pilgrims through 35 flights, and 6,779 have returned via Saudi-based Flynas Airlines by 17 flights. In total, 82 return flights have been operated, with 30 by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, 35 by Saudia Airlines, and 17 by Flynas Airlines.
Saudi medical centres have issued 59,530 automated prescriptions, and IT help-desks have delivered 22,755 service interventions to assist pilgrims during their stay. Furthermore, Saudi public hospitals have treated a total of 268 Bangladeshi pilgrims, with 24 still undergoing medical care there.
This year's Hajj operations began with the first outbound flight on April 29 and concluded on May 31. The Ministry of Religious Affairs approved 70 Hajj agencies to facilitate the pilgrimage. Bangladesh's Hajj quota in 2025 included 5,200 government-managed pilgrims and 81,900 under private management. The return phase commenced on June 10 and will continue until July 10. Authorities are closely monitoring the ongoing repatriation and healthcare efforts to ensure the safe and dignified return of all pilgrims to Bangladesh, as stated by the Hajj office.