Dhaka: With the peaceful transportation of Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, a total of 36,601 Hajjis have returned home after performing the holy Hajj, held on June 5 this year, as of Thursday. Besides, as per today’s flight schedule, 1,631 pilgrims will arrive in Dhaka from Saudi Arabia in four flights, while the total number of pilgrims who have returned after Hajj will be 38,232 on 96 flights.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, official data from the Dhaka Hajj office reveals that of the total pilgrims who have returned so far, 5,006 traveled under government management, while 31,595 did so under private arrangements. The data also indicates that a total of 36 Bangladeshi pilgrims have passed away in Saudi Arabia so far, comprising 27 males and 9 females. Among these, 23 died in Makkah, 11 in Madinah, one in Jeddah, and one in Arafat.
The Hajj office sources reported that Biman Bangladesh Airlines has transported 14,182 pilgrims with 36 flights, while the Saudi national carrier, Saudia Airlines, has brought 15,458 pilgrims back through 39 flights. Additionally, 6,961 have returned via Saudi-based Flynas Airlines on 18 flights. In total, 93 return flights have been operated – 36 by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, 39 by Saudia Airlines, and 18 by Flynas Airlines.
Saudi medical centers have issued 60,658 automated prescriptions, and IT help desks have delivered 23,195 service interventions to assist pilgrims during their stay. Furthermore, Saudi public hospitals have treated a total of 270 Bangladeshi pilgrims, with 25 still undergoing medical care at present.
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, stated the Hajj office.