Eid journey

Eid journey may not be hassle free

Roadside cattle markets and unfinished road expansion work, alongside closing all the garment factories on the same day, are likely to cause suffering to Eid holidaymakers, particularly the north-bound people.

Eid journey: Snarl-ups mostly at Dhaka exits

Rifat Jahan was worried about her Eid journey home with her son and niece as her husband could not accompany them on the trip to Jamalpur’s Sarishabari upazila.

Eid journey: Tailbacks return

Sources said pressure on the public transportation system -- buses, trains and launches -- rose manifold from the evening due to a sudden rise of passengers

Have a safe and joyous Eid

Eid comes at trying times but together we can forge ahead

Eid Journey: All advance train tickets to be sold online

Bangladesh Railway is going to sell all of the advance Eid tickets of intercity trains online.

Around 400 dead in accidents during Eid journey

Around 400 people were dead in accidents across the country during Eid-ul-Fitr journey, according to two platforms working for commuter rights.

Thousands of motorcycles crossing river though Shimulia

Around 2,000 motorcycles have been waiting at Shimulia ghat to cross the River Padma this afternoon.

Pressure of vehicles increases on Bangabandhu Bridge but no gridlock

Although there was a pressure of vehicles on the Dhaka-Tangail highway, no traffic congestion were reported from anywhere.

Millions making Eid journey

The absence of pandemic restrictions are causing more people to leave Dhaka this Eid compared to the last two years.

April 28, 2022
April 28, 2022

'Tk 8,000cr extra transport fare being looted this Eid'

Alleging that Tk 8,000 crore extra fare is being looted by transport owners-workers and extortionists during the Eid journey, Jatri Kalyan Samity today (April 28, 2022) demanded stopping such anarchy in transport sector and harassment of passengers.

April 27, 2022
April 27, 2022

Eid journey with advance train tickets begins

Eid journey with advance train tickets began today as people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their loved ones.

June 5, 2019
June 5, 2019

Road crashes kill 14 on Eid day

At least 14 people are killed and 44 others injured in separate road accidents in Faridpur, Lalmonirhat, Jhenidah, Tangail and Narsingdi districts.

June 15, 2018
June 15, 2018

Bon voyage!

Ratna Khatun reached Kamalapur Railway Station at 8:00am from Savar along with her son, daughter and a granddaughter and immediately bought standing tickets of a Chapainawabganj-bound local train.

June 10, 2018
June 10, 2018

Eid Journey thru' Paturia: Inadequate ferries a big worry

Painting a gloomy picture of the ferry service on the Paturia-Daulatdia route, Bangladesh Inland Water Transportation Corporation (BIWTC) officials yesterday said people bound for 21 southwestern districts might experience long delays at Paturia and Daulatdia terminals ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr.

July 4, 2017
July 4, 2017

311 killed during Eid journey: Report

At least 311 people were killed and 862 injured during Eid journey this year – showing a marked rise compared to last year, a welfare body says in a report.

June 23, 2017
June 23, 2017

Long tailbacks on highways for Eid rush

Thousands of home-bound holidaymakers, who are leaving Dhaka, face long tailbacks at places on different highways outside the city due to the heavy pressure of vehicles.

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