Dhaka, May 16 -- Eid bus tickets sell out within minutes amid soaring demand

Bus tickets for Eid-ul-Azha travel have been snapped up within minutes of going on sale, with demand far exceeding supply, according to transport operators.

This year, travellers face a limited two-day window-June 4 and 5-for pre-Eid departures, pushing ticket demand to new heights. Most passengers are aiming to leave on these dates, with night coach tickets selling out almost instantly both online and at ticket counters on Friday. Only a few seats on daytime buses for June 4 remained available.

Eid-ul-Azha is expected to be celebrated in Bangladesh on June 8, depending on the moon sighting.

As in previous years, Eid fares have surged. Non-AC tickets have inc...