More than 50,000 Bangladeshi pilgrims have completed their journey home after performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The holy pilgrimage took place on June 5 this year. Officials expect 768 more travelers to land in Dhaka through two separate flights today. M Lokman Hossain from the Religious Affairs Ministry Hajj office confirmed the arrival schedule. The government arranged medical care for all pilgrims during their stay and return trip.
Sadly, 38 Bangladeshi pilgrims died during their time in Saudi Arabia. The victims consisted of 27 men and 11 women. Most deaths occurred in Makkah and Madinah. One person died in Arafat and another in Jeddah. No deaths happened in Mina or Muzdalifah areas.
The returning pilgrims traveled under different arrangements. Government programs managed 5,006 people. Private companies handled 45,030 travelers. Three airlines carried passengers back to Bangladesh. Biman Bangladesh Airlines transported the most people at 21,081 passengers.
Saudia Airlines brought home 20,514 pilgrims. Flynas Airlines carried 8,441 people back to Bangladesh. The airlines operated 129 total flights for the return journey. Biman flew 55 trips and Saudia completed 52 flights. Flynas handled 22 return flights.
Saudi medical centers provided extensive healthcare support. Doctors issued 65,510 automated prescriptions to Bangladeshi pilgrims. IT help desks delivered 24,289 service interventions. Saudi hospitals treated 289 Bangladeshi patients. Currently 25 pilgrims remain under medical care.
Sadly, 38 Bangladeshi pilgrims died during their time in Saudi Arabia. The victims consisted of 27 men and 11 women. Most deaths occurred in Makkah and Madinah. One person died in Arafat and another in Jeddah. No deaths happened in Mina or Muzdalifah areas.
The returning pilgrims traveled under different arrangements. Government programs managed 5,006 people. Private companies handled 45,030 travelers. Three airlines carried passengers back to Bangladesh. Biman Bangladesh Airlines transported the most people at 21,081 passengers.
Saudia Airlines brought home 20,514 pilgrims. Flynas Airlines carried 8,441 people back to Bangladesh. The airlines operated 129 total flights for the return journey. Biman flew 55 trips and Saudia completed 52 flights. Flynas handled 22 return flights.
Saudi medical centers provided extensive healthcare support. Doctors issued 65,510 automated prescriptions to Bangladeshi pilgrims. IT help desks delivered 24,289 service interventions. Saudi hospitals treated 289 Bangladeshi patients. Currently 25 pilgrims remain under medical care.
