Two More Bangladeshi Pilgrims Die

Two more Bangladeshi pilgrims have died while performing the Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number of deceased Bangladeshi pilgrims to nine, according to the Bangladesh Hajj Office.

The deaths were confirmed on Tuesday (5 May) by officials at the Bangladesh Hajj Office in Mecca. The deceased have been identified as Md Nasir Uddin Biswas, a resident of Faridpur Sadar, and Mahfuza Begum, from Sadar Model in Chapainawabganj. With these latest cases, the total number of Bangladeshi deaths during the ongoing Hajj season has risen to nine, comprising eight men and one woman.

Overview of deceased pilgrims

The Bangladesh Hajj Office has stated that all necessary procedures regarding the deceased pilgrims are being carried out in coordination with relevant authorities in Saudi Arabia.

Hajj travel statistics

As of Tuesday morning, a total of 46,514 Bangladeshi pilgrims had arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj this year. Among them, 4,071 pilgrims travelled under government management, while 42,443 travelled under private arrangements. These pilgrims arrived through a total of 118 flights operated from Bangladesh.

Medical and support services

To support Bangladeshi pilgrims during their stay, medical and administrative services have been deployed in the holy sites. According to official data:

• 12,364 automated medical prescriptions have been issued through designated medical centres.
• 11,055 services have been provided via IT helpdesks set up for pilgrims’ assistance.

These services are part of the operational framework established to ensure healthcare access and administrative support for Bangladeshi pilgrims during the Hajj period in Mecca.

Summary of key figures

The Hajj operations for Bangladeshi pilgrims continue under the supervision of relevant authorities in both Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia, with ongoing monitoring of health, travel, and logistical arrangements.