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DHAKA, June 12, 2025 (BSS) – A total of 8,606 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia till Wednesday following completion of this year’s Hajj held on June 5.

According to official data of the hajj office, of the total so far returned pilgrims, 837 travelled under the government management scheme while 7,769 returned under private arrangements.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has so far transported 1,409 pilgrims, while Saudi national carrier Saudia Airlines flights have brought back 3,185 pilgrims and 4,012 have returned by Flynas Airlines flights. 

In total, 22 return flights have been operated—four by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, eight by Saudia Airlines, and 10 by Flynas Airlines.

Meanwhile, healthcare and IT assistance remain critical for Bangladeshi pilgrims in the Kingdom. Saudi medical centres have issued 49,809 automated prescriptions, and IT help desks have delivered 20,309 service interventions to assist pilgrims during their stay.

Tragically, 23 Bangladeshi pilgrims have passed away in Saudi Arabia so far—21 males and 2 females. Of these, 15 died in Makkah, 7 in Madinah, and one in Arafat. No deaths have been reported in Jeddah, Mina, or Muzdalifah.

Saudi public hospitals have treated a total of 193 Bangladeshi pilgrims, with 23 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 management office.