Dhaka's hustle and bustle returning as Eid-ul-Azha holidays end
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Dhaka's hustle and bustle returning as Eid-ul-Azha holidays end

Dhaka's hustle and bustle returning as Eid-ul-Azha holidays end
Photo: Md Rakibul Hasan/UNB


The extended holidays for Eid-ul-Azha have come to an end, and the residents of the capital are starting to return to rejoin work. Having spent the holidays with loved ones, people have begun streaming back into Dhaka, marking the end of a brief period of tranquility in the bustling metropolis.

From early morning today, Kamalapur Railway Station witnessed a significant crowd as city dwellers arrived back from their hometowns. Around ten million people had left Dhaka to celebrate Eid with their families, dramatically altering the usual busy atmosphere of the city.

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Families, carrying luggage and gifts from their hometowns, were seen disembarking from trains and hailing rickshaws and CNG-run auto rickshaws to reach their destinations.

Dhaka's traffic after Eid
Photo: Md Rakibul Hasan/UNB

During the Eid holidays, the main roads and alleys of Dhaka were almost deserted. Public transport was nearly non-existent, and the usual traffic congestion was notably absent. The streets were mostly populated by a few cars, CNG-run auto rickshaws, and rickshaws, creating a rare sense of calm in the typically frenetic city.

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Those who stayed in Dhaka to celebrate Eid also enjoyed a breath of fresh air as the city's air quality improved significantly, thanks to the reduced traffic. The usual hustle and bustle gave way to a quieter, more serene environment, offering residents a much-needed respite from the daily chaos.

Dhaka's traffic Eid holidays
Photo: Md Rakibul Hasan/UNB

As the holiday period concludes, the city's familiar rhythm is gradually returning. Public transport services are resuming their regular schedules, and the once-empty roads are filling up with vehicles.

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