Dhaka, March 31 -- Though there is no specific number, an estimated 10 million people have left Dhaka between March 25 and 30 to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their families in rural areas, resulting in nearly deserted city streets.

More than 20 million people have been residing under the two city corporations of the capital Dhaka. As around half of its residents have left the mega city for celebrating the Eid holidays, it has created an unusual calm across the capital. Those who remained are enjoying smooth and hassle-free travel to visit their near and dear ones' houses as they have been easily reaching their respective destinations through private vehicles, rickshaws, and auto-rickshaws.

On Eid day today (Monday), it was seen that the p...