Bhola, June 12 -- Thousands of people have begun returning to their workplaces from the Bhola district with their families after the Eid holidays, leading to a massive rush at launch terminals.

The Ilisha Launch Terminal in Sadar upazila of the district witnessed overwhelming crowds on Thursday morning.

Passenger vessels on the Ilisha-Laxmipur route, including launches and sea trucks, operated with two to three times their standard capacity, putting commuters at risk.

Many people were seen waiting at the terminal for hours due to the passenger load far exceeding the number of vessels while some, unable to wait, resorted to illegally crossing the turbulent Meghna River using unauthorised trawlers, risking their lives.

Although two laun...