Dhaka, June 5 -- As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, a familiar rhythm has returned to the capital - trains humming out of the city, buses packed to the brim, and launches leaving Dhaka's shores under a dusky sky.

On Wednesday, thousands of people began their long-awaited journey home to spend the festival with loved ones, bringing life to the city's transport terminals.

From Kamalapur to Gabtoli, from Sadarghat to Mohakhali - the city pulsed with anticipation, relief, and the occasional frustration that marks the start of Bangladesh's largest seasonal migration.

At Kamalapur Railway Station, the air buzzed with movement. Families clutched bags, children clung to parents, and announcements echoed through the loudspeakers.

It was the fifth day ...