Dhaka, March 14 -- Large crowds have gathered at major bus operator counters from Friday morning to purchase advance tickets for Eid trips. While some travellers reported slight overcharging on fares, most were happy to have received the tickets.

Staff at the counters mentioned that Eid journeys will begin on Mar 25, coinciding with the Independence Day holiday. The week-long holiday has ensured that no customers return empty-handed from the counters.

Following visits to various bus counters in the capital's Shyamoli, Kalyanpur, and Gabtoli, it was seen that only the major bus operators attracted crowds, whereas the smaller bus operators saw little to no rush.

Staff from the smaller operators said that most of their tickets have been s...