Thursday, 11 June 2026
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Breaking

Prime Minister Inaugurates Hajj Flights; First 418 Pilgrims Depart for Jeddah

Special Correspondent
Disclosure : 18 Apr 2026, 12:54 AM
Prime Minister boarded the aircraft to exchange greetings and shake hands with the pilgrims.The first Hajj flight (BG3001) departed at 12:20 AM on April 18, 2026.
Prime Minister boarded the aircraft to exchange greetings and shake hands with the pilgrims. The first Hajj flight (BG3001) departed at 12:20 AM on April 18, 2026.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman officially inaugurated this year’s Hajj flight operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) late Friday night.

The Prime Minister formally opened the inaugural Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight (BG3001) at 11:57 PM. The aircraft departed at 12:20 AM for Jeddah, carrying 418 pilgrims.

Before the departure, the Prime Minister boarded the aircraft to exchange greetings and shake hands with the pilgrims. He joined a special munajat (prayer) inside the cabin, seeking divine blessings for the pilgrims and the prosperity of Bangladesh. He also requested the pilgrims to pray for the nation during their stay in the holy land.

Earlier in the evening, the Prime Minister visited the Ashkona Hajj Camp at 10:50 PM. He spoke with departing pilgrims, personally greeting them and wishing them a successful journey.

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad), Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain, and Saudi Ambassador Dr. Abdullah Zafer bin Abiyah accompanied the Premier during the inauguration.

  • Latest

  • Popular

WDB Land Encroached Near Paikgachha Shibbari Bridge As Authorities Look Away

1

Sidhulai Floating School Wins UNESCO Confucius Literacy Prize

2

Bitumen Plant Outside Faridpur School Sparks Toxic Health Crisis; Student Hospitalized

3

Madhukhali Upazila Hospital Restarts Ultrasound Services After Long Shutdown

4

Sabuj Prithibi Marks World Environment Day in Tangail

5

Consumer Rights Awareness Campaign Held at Tangail School

6

Bangladesh Signs $404 Million World Bank Deal to Boost Health and Nutrition Sectors

7

Tangail District Prison Inmates Watch Live FIFA World Cup Matches

8

Narail MP Biswas Jahangir Alam Inspects Kalia Upazila Health Complex

9

Prof Hemayet Jahan Assumes Office as 10th Vice-Chancellor of PSTU

10

Uttara University Bus Accident in Gazipur Leaves 24 Injured

11

Bhola Police Investigate Housewife Sumaiya Akhter Death Amid Rumors

12

MP Biswas Jahangir Alam Inspects Kalia Food Warehouse in Narail

13

Pabna Dialogue Highlights Role of Journalists in Democracy & Human Rights

14

Chamber Judge Clears Way for Swadesh Properties' Swarnali Project

15

Pregnant Woman Husband Beaten Over Long-Standing Dispute in Gazipur

16

Bangladesh a Trusted Name in Global Peacekeeping: Army Chief

17

PM Tarique Rahman Promises More Business Opportunities for All

18

Why Cricketer Nasir and His Wife Tamima Were Acquitted

19

Arts & Music Added to Primary Curriculum in Bangladesh

20
More news about this
Security Heightened at 8 Bangladesh Airports Following Terror Alert
Security Heightened at 8 Bangladesh Airports Following Terror Alert
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Inaugurate Hajj Flights Friday
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Inaugurate Hajj Flights Friday
391 Middle East flights cancelled at Dhaka airport in 12 days
391 Middle East flights cancelled at Dhaka airport in 12 days
Shahjalal International Airport cancels 74 flights in three days
Shahjalal International Airport cancels 74 flights in three days