Bangladesh’s first Hajj flight reaches Saudi Arabia
Published: 18 April 2026, 2:47:58
The first Hajj flight from Bangladesh has arrived in Saudi Arabia with 419 pilgrims in the early hours of Saturday (local time).
Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG 3001 landed at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah at 4:20am Saturday, said a Religious Affairs Ministry press release.
Upon their arrival at Jeddah airport, the Bangladeshi pilgrims were welcomed by Bangladesh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Md Delwar Hossain and Councilor (Hajj) Md Kamrul Islam.
The pilgrims were greeted with flowers while refreshment kits were given to them.
Among others, Consul General of Bangladesh Consulate in Jeddah Md Sakhawat Hossain and Assistant Seasonal Hajj Officer Md Ruhul Amin were present.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated Hajj Flight-2026 at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11:30 pm on Friday.
