Following the completion of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, a total of 56,868 Bangladeshi pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia as of Sunday, according to official figures.
A Hajj office official confirmed on Monday (15 June) that the return operations have been conducted through three designated airlines, which together have operated a total of 134 scheduled return flights so far. Among these, Biman Bangladesh Airlines operated 63 flights, Saudia Airlines operated 50 flights, and Flynas Airlines conducted 21 flights.
The return process has been carried out in phases as part of the organised post-Hajj repatriation arrangements, ensuring the safe and systematic transport of pilgrims back to Bangladesh after completing their religious obligations in Saudi Arabia.
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Breakdown of returning pilgrims
According to data from the Hajj office, the majority of returning pilgrims have come through private travel agencies, while a smaller portion travelled under government management. So far, 4,313 pilgrims have returned under government arrangements, whereas 52,555 pilgrims have returned through private travel agencies.
This distribution reflects the significant role of private operators in managing Hajj travel logistics alongside official government arrangements.
Flight operations and return summary
| Category | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total returning pilgrims | 56,868 |
| Government-managed pilgrims | 4,313 |
| Private agency pilgrims | 52,555 |
| Total return flights | 134 |
| Biman Bangladesh Airlines flights | 63 |
| Saudia Airlines flights | 50 |
| Flynas Airlines flights | 21 |
Health and mortality during Hajj
The Hajj bulletin further reported that 52 Bangladeshi pilgrims died during this year’s Hajj season in Saudi Arabia. Among the deceased, 35 were male and 17 were female pilgrims.
In terms of location, the deaths occurred across three main cities. Of the total fatalities, 37 pilgrims died in Makkah, 14 in Madinah, and one in Jeddah. No deaths were reported in Mina or Muzdalifah during the pilgrimage period.
Medical treatment cases
The health-related data issued in the Hajj bulletin also indicates that a total of 415 Bangladeshi pilgrims received medical treatment at various hospitals in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj period. At present, 16 pilgrims remain admitted to hospitals for ongoing treatment.
These figures reflect the scale of healthcare support services provided to Bangladeshi pilgrims during their stay in the Kingdom, covering both emergency and routine medical care across different stages of the pilgrimage.
Overall, the ongoing repatriation process continues in line with the structured arrangements made by the relevant authorities to ensure the orderly return of all Bangladeshi pilgrims following the completion of Hajj rituals.