Dhaka: With the peaceful transportation of Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, a total of 42,950 individuals have returned home after performing the Holy Hajj, which took place on June 5 this year, as of Saturday. Furthermore, today’s flight schedule indicates that 1,606 pilgrims will arrive in Dhaka from Saudi Arabia via four flights, bringing the total number of returning pilgrims to 44,966 across 114 flights.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain and Secretary AKM Aftab Hossain Pramanik oversaw the Hajj management in Saudi Arabia and departed for Bangladesh at 08:10 pm local time today, with senior officials present at the airport. Official data from the Dhaka Hajj office reveals that out of the total returning pilgrims, 5,006 traveled under government management, while 37,944 returned through private arrangements.
The data also indicates that 38 Bangladeshi pilgrims have passed away in Saudi Arabia so far, comprising 27 males and 11 females. Out of these, 25 fatalities occurred in Makkah, 11 in Madinah, one in Jeddah, and one in Arafat.
The Hajj office sources report that Biman Bangladesh Airlines has transported 17,082 pilgrims through 43 flights, while the Saudi national carrier Saudia Airlines has brought back 18,543 pilgrims via 47 flights. Additionally, 7,325 pilgrims have returned with Saudi-based Flynas Airlines on 19 flights. In total, 109 return flights have been operated – 43 by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, 47 by Saudia Airlines, and 19 by Flynas Airlines.
Saudi medical centers have issued 62,603 automated prescriptions, and IT help desks have provided 23,890 service interventions to assist pilgrims during their stay. Saudi public hospitals have treated a total of 284 Bangladeshi pilgrims, with 22 still receiving 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, the Hajj office stated.