Dhaka, May 7 -- A total of 2,248 pilgrims left here for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to perform this year's Hajj.

Among them, 1,446 pilgrims used Biman Bangladesh Airlines and 802 pilgrims used Saudis Airlines, reports BSS.

Director (Joint Secretary) of Hajj Office under the Ministry of Religious Affairs Md Lokman Hossain revealed this information.

Religious Affairs Adviser Dr A F M Khalid Hossain formally inaugurated the Hajj Flight-2025 operations on April 28, 2025 at the Ashkona Hajj Camp in the capital.

The first Hajj flight, operated by Saudi Arabia's national carrier Saudia Airlines, departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on April 29.

Pre-Hajj flights are scheduled to conclude by May 31, with return flights set to begin o...