Dhaka, April 6 -- People are returning to the capital Dhaka after a continuous nine-day holiday for the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, as the holiday period comes to an end.
The official holiday, which began on March 28, was extended to April 5 through a series of executive orders, allowing government employees a long break to celebrate the holiday with family. As a result, roads, railways, and airports saw a significant increase in the number of travelers heading back to Dhaka on Saturday.
The Eid-ul-Fitr holiday extended over nine consecutive days, beginning with the regular weekly holidays of March 28-29, followed by public holidays on March 30 to April 2, and an additional holiday on April 3, as declared by the Ministry of Public Administr...