117 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims died in Saudi Arabia till July 27

A total of 117 Bangladeshis, who went to Saudi Arabia to perform the hajj this year, died till July 27, according to the hajj portal of the religious affairs ministry.

Among the deceased, 91 were men and 26 were women.

Of them, 95 hajj pilgrims died in Mecca, eight in Medina, nine in Mina, two in Arafat, two in Jeddah and one in Muzdalifah.

As of Thursday, a total of 98,746 hajj pilgrims returned home on 260 flights after completing the hajj.

These flights were operated by three airlines, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines conducting 123 flights, Saudi Airlines conducting 97 flights, and Flynas operating 40 flights.

Some 122,884 Muslims embarked on 325 flights to perform hajj this year.

The first flight arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on July 2 while the last flight is scheduled to arrive on August 2.