, May 29 -- Bangladesh Police have issued a set of safety guidelines for citizens to ensure a safe and smooth celebration of the upcoming festival of holy Eid-ul-Azha.

In a press release issued on Thursday, police advised citizens-especially those traveling home during the holidays-to plan their journeys with ample time to avoid last-minute rush at train stations, bus terminals, launch and ferry terminals.

Travelers have been urged to avoid risky travel practices, such as riding on rooftops of buses, trains, launches, steamers or traveling on trucks, pickups or other cargo vehicles.

Use of unsafe vehicles such as Nosimon, Korimon and Bhotbhoti on highways has also been discouraged.

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