43,019 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia, seven died

A total of 43,019 Bangladeshi pilgrims have so far reached Saudi Arabia on 108 Hajj flights to perform the holy pilgrimage.

The latest Hajj bulletin, released on Sunday (3 May), confirmed the figures.

So far, seven Bangladeshi pilgrims have died during the pilgrimage—five in Makkah and two in Madina.

According to the bulletin, 20,483 pilgrims traveled on 50 flights operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, 14,646 pilgrims on 39 flights by Saudi Airlines, and 7,890 pilgrims on 19 flights by Flynas.

This year, a total of 78,500 pilgrims from Bangladesh have been permitted to perform Hajj. The operations are being managed by 660 agencies, including 30 lead agencies and 630 coordinating agencies.

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The first Hajj flight departed on April 17 at 11:57 pm from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, carrying 419 pilgrims to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. The flight was inaugurated by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

According to the Hajj Office, 4,565 pilgrims are performing Hajj under government management, while 73,935 are under private arrangements.

Subject to moon sighting, the holy Hajj is expected to take place on May 26 in Saudi Arabia.

Return flights are scheduled to begin from Jeddah on May 30, with the final flight expected to depart for Dhaka on June 30.