Dhaka, March 23 -- More than 17 million (1.70 crore) people are expected to leave the greater Dhaka region ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, as government employees prepare for an extended nine-day holiday this year, according to a joint pre-Eid observation report by the National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways (NCPSRR) and the Shipping and Communication Reporters Forum (SCRF).

The report estimates that approximately 60% of these travellers-over 10 million (1.03 crore)-will take to the roads, while the remaining will rely on waterways and railways.

On March 20, the government approved a nine-day holiday for its employees, spanning from March 28 to April 5, to facilitate Eid celebrations.

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