Dhaka: With continuous efforts by Hajj-related stakeholders, a total of 48,801 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia after performing the Holy Hajj this year, which was held on June 5.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, of the total pilgrims who have returned so far, 5,006 traveled under government management, while 43,795 returned under private arrangements as of Monday. In addition, today’s flight schedule will see 991 pilgrims arriving in Dhaka from Saudi Arabia on four flights.
A Hajj officer in Dhaka reported that 38 Bangladeshi pilgrims have tragically passed away in Saudi Arabia-27 males and 11 females. Of these, 25 died in Makkah, 11 in Madinah, one in Jeddah, and another in Arafat, with no deaths reported in Mina or Muzdalifah.
He further stated that Biman Bangladesh Airlines has transported 20,200 pilgrims with 51 flights, while Saudi national carrier Saudia Airlines has brought back 20,160 pilgrims through 51 flights. Additionally, 8,441 pilgrims have returned via Saudi-based Flynas Airlines using 22 flights. In total, 124 return flights have been operated-51 by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, 51 by Saudia Airlines, and 22 by Flynas Airlines.
Saudi medical centers have issued 64,559 automated prescriptions, and IT help desks have delivered 24,125 service interventions to assist pilgrims during their stay. Saudi public hospitals have treated a total of 284 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, said the Hajj office.