Dhaka, March 21 -- Bus drivers and passengers are worried about heavy traffic congestion in the Narsingdi section of the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway during Eid journeys this year.

The Dhaka-Sylhet Highway typically sees fewer travel difficulties during Eid than most other major roads in the country. This year, however, Eid-ul-Fitr falls amid construction work meant to expand the highway to six lanes. The potholes and narrow alternate routes have caused vehicles to move slowly through the 55.6-km stretch of the highway running through Narsingdi.

Travellers and drivers believe that the construction work, as well as illegal shops and markets along the road, improper parking, and the unrestricted movement of three-wheelers could lead to heavy dela...