Biman Bangladesh Airlines commenced its dedicated Hajj flights for 2025 early Tuesday.
At 3:00am, BG-3501 flight departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for Jeddah with 414 pilgrims, said a press release
On Monday evening, religious affairs adviser AFM Khalid Hossain formally inaugurated the Hajj Flight-2025 operations at the Ashkona Hajj Camp in Dhaka.
Important figures from Biman Bangladesh Airlines and other organisations were present at the event.
This year, Bangladesh鈥檚 national flag carrier Biman, along with Saudi Arabian airlines Saudia and Flynas, will operate 232 pre-Hajj flights to transport Bangladeshi pilgrims.
Bangladesh Biman will operate 118 flights carrying 44,307 pilgrims, Saudia will run 80 flights transporting 32,740 pilgrims, and Flynas will operate 34 flights for 13,065 pilgrims.
Pre-Hajj flights are scheduled to conclude by May 31, with return flights set to begin on June 10 after completion of the Hajj rituals.
This year, 87,100 Bangladeshi pilgrims are expected to travel to Saudi Arabia, including 5,200 under government management and 81,900 under private arrangements.
Subject to moon sighting, Hajj is likely to be observed on June 5.
A new mobile application, featuring transport and other essential services for pilgrims, has been launched this year.
Additionally, pilgrims are being provided with pre-paid Hajj cards and mobile SIM cards with roaming facilities.
