Traffic on the Dhaka-Mymensingh and Dhaka-Tangail highways in Gazipur is markedly busier than usual as holidaymakers stream out of the capital ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The pressure of outbound traffic has resulted in hold-ups along several points of the highways. Delays were also caused by frequent stops at bus stations, where parking issues and passengers getting on and off slowed traffic further. The traffic is very slow and we’re suffering from long waits.”Officials expect traffic to worsen later in the day, as the remaining 50 percent of garment factories in Gazipur are scheduled to close for Eid. Passengers have also reported being charged excessively high fares by transport operators, a common grievance during the Eid rush.

Source: bd News24 June 05, 2025 10:02 UTC