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DHAKA, Feb 18, 2025 (BSS) - The Hajj flights are set to commence on April 29 and will continue until May 31, according to ministry official familiar with the process.

Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry Secretary Nasrin Jahan today announced the Hajj flights schedule.

She said the estimated hajj pilgrims this year will be 87,100 from Bangladesh to perform Hajj.

"The state-run Biman Bangladesh Airlines will carry 43,550 pilgrims, which is 50 percent, Saudia Airlines and Flynas will carry the remaining 43,550, which is 35 percent and 15 percent respectively," she said.

The airfare for each pilgrim has been fixed at Tk. 167,820, the secretary said during a meeting on Hajj management held at Tourism Building in Agargaon.

According to the meeting, the key topics discussed in the meeting included flight scheduling, arrangements for Bangladeshis registered abroad, updating passenger details on the online portal, luggage management, and ensuring efficient transportation services.

The ministry, it said, has formed a task force and a monitoring committee to oversee the Hajj transportation process.

The meeting was attended by representatives from the concerned ministry, airlines and Hajj agencies.

Based on moon sighting, the Hajj is expected to take place on June 5.