Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to various popular tourism destinations across the country as the six-day Eid-ul-Fitr vacation, followed by Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla new year, provided them with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, significantly boosting the tourism sector. According to
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60 percent of Dhaka’s Eid holiday makers to go by road: SCRF
About 1.5 crore people are expected to leave Dhaka including Dhaka North, Dhaka South, Gazipur and Narayanganj city corporations during Eid-ul-Fitr. Sixty percent of them will go by road and the rest by waterways and railways, according to a report of Shipping and Communication Reporters Forum (SCRF) released on Thursday. However, the
Public movement increased on first weekday after Eid
Public and vehicular movement has increased on Dhaka streets on Sunday -- first weekday after the Eid-ul-Azha holidays. Banks, stock exchange and several emergency services have reopened amid the "strict lockdown". Many were seen going to office by rickshaws, motorbikes and private cars and many walked long distances to reach their