38,000+ Bangladeshi Pilgrims Reach Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Of the total pilgrims, 4,564 have travelled under government management, while the remaining 34,006 pilgrims made their journey through private Hajj agencies. So far, 96 Hajj flights have landed in Saudi Arabia. Biman Bangladesh Airlines has operated 47 of these flights, transporting 18,850 pilgrims; Saudi Airlines has conducted 33 flights, carrying 12,962 pilgrims; and Flynas Airlines has handled 16 flights, flying 6,758 pilgrims.

Saudi Arabian medical centres have issued 5,376 automated prescriptions to Bangladeshi pilgrims, while IT helpdesks have provided 7,110 services to support them during their stay.

Visa processing for Bangladeshi pilgrims has also progressed efficiently, with a total of 86,213 visas issued. The visa completion rate stands at 100% for government-managed pilgrims and 99% for those under private arrangements.

Tragically, six Bangladeshi pilgrims—five men and one woman—have passed away during the pilgrimage so far. Three of these deaths occurred in Makkah and three in Madinah, with no reported fatalities in Jeddah, Mina, Arafat, or Muzdalifah.

Hajj 2025 is expected to be held on June 5, subject to moon sighting. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has approved 70 Hajj agencies for this year. The first Hajj flight departed Bangladesh on April 29, and the final outbound flight is scheduled for May 31. The government quota for pilgrims is 5,200, while the private sector quota stands at 81,900.

Return flights will begin on June 10, with the last return flight scheduled for July 10, 2025.