RIADH: Three more Bangladeshi pilgrims died while staying in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj this year, according to an official disclosure.

The deceased were identified as Golam Rabbani, 59, hailed from Chapanawabganj, Mosammat Afroja Begum, 85, hailed from Bramhanbaria and Abu Hanifa, 70, hailed from Sherpur district.

Mecca hajj mission sources told banglanews that they died of old-aged diseases.

A total of six Bangladeshi pilgrims died so far while staying in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj this year.

Saudi authorities and travel agency sources confirmed the matter to banglanews.

BDST: 2155 HRS, SEP 21, 2013
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