, March 30 -- On the last day of the Eid journey, there was not much pressure of homeward-bound passengers at the Mohakhali bus terminal. Passengers were able to board buses to their respective destinations without significant hassle.

A field visit to Mohakhali Bus Terminal on March 30 revealed that some passengers were being charged additional fares.

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Mou, who is traveling to Bogura aboard the Shah Fateh Ali bus to Naogaon, said, "The fare to Bogura is 550, but I have to pay 680 to go to Naogaon. This is apparently the new rule. My bus is at 1:30 PM. I don't know how long I will have to wait. Since I didn't buy the ticket earlier, I'm not sure what to expect."

Obaidul, who...