Hajj 2024: 21,063 Bangladeshi pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia.

As of May 15, 21,063 Bangladeshi pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, including 3,747 under government and 17,316 under private management. Additionally, 6,906 pilgrims are still awaiting visas. Since the first flight on May 9, 53 flights have transported pilgrims: 18 by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, 16 by Saudi Airlines, and 19 by Flynas Airlines. Hajj will occur on June 16, with flights continuing until June 10. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has approved 259 agencies for Hajj activities. Return flights are scheduled from June 20 to July 22.