Dhaka, May 4 -- A total of 17,694 pilgrims have so far reached the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to perform Hajj.

The Hajj management portal (the bulletin) under the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Saturday morning said that 4,564 pilgrims, including government officials, have arrived in Saudi Arabia under government management, while 13,130 under private management. Of them, one has died.

A total of 87,100 pilgrims are scheduled to go to Saudi Arabia this year. Biman Bangladesh Airlines will carry out 118 pre Hajj flights, while Saudi Airlines and Flynas will operate 80 and 34 flights respectively.

On the other hand, the state-owned airline will operate 109 post Hajj flights, while Saudi Airlines and Flynas will operate 79 and 35 fli...