Over 32,000 pilgrims reach Saudi for Hajj, two die

Thousands of Bangladeshi pilgrims have poured into Saudi Arabia for Hajj, with 32,532 flying in as authorities reported two deaths, reports bdnews24.com.

According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs' Hajj portal, as of 2:00 am on Saturday, 3,284 pilgrims travelled under government arrangements, while 29,248 flew via private agencies.

The pilgrims were transported on 81 flights.

Of these, Biman Bangladesh Airlines operated 33 flights carrying 13,684 pilgrims, Saudia ran 30 flights with 11,299 passengers, and Flynas operated 18 flights transporting 7,549 pilgrims.