The holy Eid-ul-Azha holiday, which began on June 5, continues until June 14. As the break progresses, many people are returning to Dhaka from their hometowns, while others are still making their way to rural areas for family visits.
To avoid last-minute travel hassles, many Dhaka-bound travelers started returning early. Despite the movement, traffic conditions have remained smooth on national highways. Buses, trains, and launches are arriving in the capital loaded with passengers, but without the usual post-Eid congestion.
At the same time, many who could not travel before Eid are now heading to their village homes. Launch ghats and railway stations in Dhaka are still witnessing a steady stream of outbound travelers.
On Wednesday—three days after Eid—a crowd of returnees was seen at various transport hubs in Dhaka, including Gabtoli, Sayedabad, and Kamalapur. Thanks to the extended 10-day holiday, the rush has been spread out, preventing major traffic jams.
Key city entry points such as Gabtoli, Abdullahpur, Jatrabari, Gazipur, and Narayanganj reported normal traffic flow. Long-distance buses were seen arriving on time, as highways remained largely free of congestion.
“I thought the return journey would be stressful, but everything went smoothly,” said a passenger who traveled from Bogura. “We reached Dhaka in just four hours without any traffic.”
Rafiqul Amin, a private employee, shared, “I left Natore this morning and reached Dhaka in four and a half hours. It was a very comfortable trip.”
A transport driver at Gabtoli added, “I left Jashore at 6 a.m. and reached Dhaka in five and a half hours. There was no traffic anywhere along the way.”
With several days of the holiday still remaining, many families are continuing their travel plans, making the most of the long break without the usual travel pressure.
Bd-pratidin English/ Jisan
