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DHAKA, June 02, 2026 (BSS) - A total of 17,689 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia as of Monday following the completion of this year's Hajj held on June 26.
 
“A total of 43 return flights were operated by three designated carriers -- 10 by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, 15 by Saudia Airlines and 18 by Flynas Airlines," an official said. 
 
Hajj office said so far, 2,082 Hajis returned under government management, while 15,607 under private travel agencies arrangements in 43 flights.
 
The tragic information is a total of 42 Bangladeshi pilgrims have passed away in Saudi Arabia during Hajj with 27 males and 15 females. Of them, 32 died in Makkah and 10 in Madinah, while no deaths were reported in Jeddah, Mina, or Muzdalifah.
 
Besides, a total 245 Hajis were admitted to Saudi Arabian hospitals due to various diseases. Saudi Arabian medical centre provided treatment to 53,106, while IT help desk gave services to 24,287 Hajis in Makkah and Madinah.
  
This year's Hajj operations began with the first outbound flight on April 18 and concluded on May 21.
 
The return Hajj flights started on May 30 and will continue until June 30.