25,428 Bangladeshi Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

As of Sunday, a total of 25,428 Bangladeshi pilgrims, including management personnel, have arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj this year, according to the latest Hajj bulletin. Among them, 4,564 travelled under government arrangements, while 20,864 went through private management.

A total of 62 flights have been operated so far—26 by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, 20 by Saudi Arabian Airlines, and 16 by Flynas. Biman transported 10,796 pilgrims, Saudia carried 7,866, and Flynas flew 6,766. Meanwhile, two pilgrims have died during the pilgrimage. Out of the 77,372 visas issued, all government-managed pilgrims have received their visas, while 88% of private pilgrims have completed their visa process. The deadline for submitting the remaining visa applications is noon on Monday.