Savar: Hundreds of thousands of people, including garment workers from northern districts and individuals from other professions, are leaving Savar to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with their families and relatives. A 10-day general holiday has been declared at garment factories in Savar upazila, one of the country’s major industrial zones, ahead of the upcoming Eid.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, traffic pressure had already started increasing on the Dhaka-Aricha and Dhaka-Tangail highways since Monday, with a significant surge in travelers this morning. As the day progressed, the number of travelers on the highways continued to rise. The increased number of passengers and vehicles, coupled with rainfall today, has caused traffic congestion on the highways.
Eid holiday travelers were seen waiting for buses at various bus stands, including Aminbazar, Hemayetpur, Ulail Bus Stand, Savar Bazar Bus Stand, Nabinagar, Palli Bidyut, EPZ, and Zirabo Bazar along the highways. However, several law enforcement agencies remain active on the highways to ensure smooth vehicular movement, with patrol activities strengthened.
Officer-in-Charge of Savar Highway Police Station Md. Shahjahan stated that the Savar Highway Police are on high alert to ensure a smooth Eid journey for homebound passengers on the Dhaka-Aricha and Dhaka-Tangail highways this year. “Whenever any problem occurs, our teams respond immediately. Members of other law enforcement agencies are also working to maintain normal traffic flow on these two important highways. So far, there have been no major traffic jams, although pressure from travelers has increased,” he added.