Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Tuesday said over the next two to three days, around 1.5 crore people will leave Dhaka to celebrate Eid and efforts are underway to ensure everyone can travel home without any inconvenience.
“Within the next two to three days, nearly 1.5 crore people are expected to leave Dhaka to celebrate Eid. Managing this huge pressure is challenging. However, following the Prime Minister’s directives, the way we are working gives us hope that everyone will be able to travel home without any hassle,” he said.
The minister came up with the remarks while inaugurating Gona Bridge in Bakerganj upazila of Barishal.
Highlighting infrastructure challenges, the Minister said the Dhaka–Barishal highway is still a two-lane road which is too narrow for smooth traffic movement.
“The highway needs to be widened and the government realises this. I have visited the spot and there is a plan to start the work as soon as possible,” he added.
State Minister for Road Transport Habibur Rashid and MP of Barishal-6 constituency Abul Hossain Khan, officials from the Roads and Highways Department and local administration were present.