The exodus of homebound people from the bustling capital, Dhaka, is expected to pace up today (Thursday) as it is the last workday of government, semi-government and many private offices before Eid-ul-Fitr.
Experts and officials said city-dwellers in their thousands are set to rush towards their respective native homes this (Thursday) afternoon to celebrate the festival with their near and dear ones.
They, however, said the frenzied rush of home-goers will reach its peak on Friday and Saturday as one-fourth of the total holidaymakers to head towards their native homes in the two days amid the worry of sufferings on the highways, rail-stations and launch and ferry terminals, reports UNB.
Meanwhile, some holidaymakers have already left the capital to avoid possible hassles while many have sent their families to village homes much ahead of the Eid vacation since the educational institutions remain closed.
Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of Muslims, will be celebrated either on Sunday or Monday subject to the sighting of the Shawal moon.
More news from Munshiganj adds: several thousand homebound people thronged Shimulia ferry terminal on Wednesday morning to cross the Padma River five days ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.