Dhaka, April 5 -- Dhaka-bound passengers have complained that buses are charging inflated fares for return trips after Eid break, forcing travellers to resort to riding pickup trucks risking their safety.

Offices and courts are set to reopen on Sunday after an extensive nine-day Eid break, with workers starting to stream into Dhaka to resume their regular workflow.

Transport counters in Gaibandha saw a swelling crowd since Saturday morning.

In the afternoon, hundreds of people were waiting with their families at the Sadullapur bus stand for return trips.

They said almost all buses to Dhaka were charging at least Tk 600 to 700 more than the usual fare.

While the regular fare from Sadullapur to Dhaka is Tk 500, passengers are being cha...