A total of 49,982 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia aboard 116 flights after completing the holy pilgrimage. Among the returnees, 4,289 pilgrims traveled under government management, while 45,693 returned under private management.

Meanwhile, the death toll of Bangladeshi pilgrims in Saudi Arabia—occurring both before and after the completion of Hajj—has reached 49. The deceased include 33 men and 16 women. According to records, 35 passed away in Mecca, 13 in Medina, and one in Jeddah.

The latest update from the Ministry of Religious Affairs regarding Hajj management reveals that as of June 11 (Saudi time), Biman Bangladesh Airlines leads in transporting returning pilgrims.

The national flag carrier has brought back 20,355 pilgrims so far. In addition, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) transported 18,497 pilgrims, Flynas carried 8,039, and various other airlines accounted for the remaining 3,091 returnees.

A total of 116 flights have been operated to date to bring the pilgrims home. Out of these, Biman Bangladesh Airlines operated 50 flights, Saudi Arabian Airlines conducted 46, and Flynas operated 20 flights.

Medical and Support Services
As part of ongoing healthcare initiatives, Bangladeshi medical centers in Saudi Arabia have issued 61,473 automated medical prescriptions to date.

Additionally, the IT Helpdesk has resolved 27,315 service requests.

A total of 410 Bangladeshi pilgrims received treatment at various hospitals across Saudi Arabia, with 25 pilgrims currently admitted.

Among those hospitalized, 10 are at the Saudi National Hospital, 4 at the Makkah Medical Center, 3 at Care Medical, 2 at the Hera General Hospital, 2 at the King Fahad General Hospital, and one each at King Abdulaziz Hospital, King Faisal Hospital, Saudi German Hospital, and Hayat National Hospital.

The holy Hajj was performed this year on May 26. A total of 78,500 pilgrims from Bangladesh traveled to Saudi Arabia, including 4,565 under government management and 73,935 under private management.

The first return flight for pilgrims commenced on May 30, and the final return flight is scheduled for June 30. The government and relevant agencies continue their operations to ensure the safe repatriation of all pilgrims.