Dhaka: A total of 76,580 Bangladeshi pilgrims have registered for Hajj 2026, out of the 78,500 expected Bangladeshi pilgrims, officials have stated. The registration numbers include 72,344 individuals under private management and 4,260 under government management, as per the Saudi government’s Hajj roadmap.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Md Abu Bakor Siddik, a senior information officer at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, mentioned that, in addition to the general pilgrims, teams including medical, Hajj guides, administrative, and technical personnel will travel to Saudi Arabia to assist the pilgrims. The ministry sends a list of these individuals to the Saudi authority for approval.
The Hajj Office reports that 72,344 Bangladeshi nationals will perform Hajj under private management, while 4,565 will do so under government management in 2026. The Saudi government’s roadmap requires pilgrims to complete final registration by October 16, 2025, with registration having opened on July 27, 2025.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has instructed Hajj agencies and airlines to strictly adhere to the Saudi government’s regulations for pilgrimage management, with the first flight carrying pilgrims scheduled for April 18. A ministry spokesman noted that a letter with specific directives was sent to the involved Hajj agencies and three airlines on January 11.
The Nasuk Massar platform emphasized the importance of prioritizing health and preparing physically and mentally for common health issues encountered during the pilgrimage. Pilgrims registered through various platforms including the e-Hajj system, Labbaik mobile app, and several local offices.
The Saudi government mandates medical fitness for all pilgrims. Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Saudia Airlines, and Flynas Airlines will transport the Bangladeshi pilgrims. Agencies are instructed to send 20 percent of pilgrims during the mid-stage of pre-Hajj flights, with the remainder sent in the first and last stages of flight operations. Agencies are restricted from issuing tickets for less than 30 percent or more than 50 percent in the initial or final phases of Hajj flights. The ministry has requested all parties involved to ensure compliance with ticket issuance and flight operations guidelines.