Dhaka, March 31 -- Droves of people have joined a celebratory procession organised by the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) to mark Eid-ul-Fitr.

The procession kicked off at 9am on Monday from the old Trade Fair grounds next to the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre on Monday morning.

Local Government Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, accompanied by DNCC Administrator Mohammad Ejaz, initially led the march, which passed through Agargaon and thr Khamar Bari intersection before wrapping up at Manik Mia Avenue.

To ensure public safety, specialised units from the police's Counter Terrorism and SWAT teams monitored the event closely from the frontlines.

The colourful parade featured a royal horse, around 20 horse-drawn carri...