This year, 87,100 Bangladeshi pilgrims will travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. The Hajj flights are set to commence on April 29 and will continue until May 31.
The information was shared during a meeting on Hajj management, held on Tuesday (February 18) at the Tourism Building in Agargaon, Dhaka. The meeting was chaired by Nasrin Jahan, Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism.
As per the arrangements, Biman Bangladesh Airlines will transport 43,550 pilgrims, while Saudia Airlines and Flynas will carry the remaining 43,550. The airfare for each pilgrim has been fixed at BDT 167,820.
Key topics discussed in the meeting included flight scheduling, arrangements for Bangladeshis registered abroad, updating passenger details on the online portal, luggage management, and ensuring efficient transportation services.
To oversee the Hajj transportation process, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism has formed a task force and a monitoring committee.
The meeting was attended by representatives from the concerned ministry, airlines, and Hajj agencies.
Based on moon sighting, Hajj is expected to take place on June 5.
