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Holidaymakers Scrambling to Dhaka Star Report Star Report Amid the gloomy weather, holidaymakers were struggling to return to the capital yesterday following the Eid vacation, due to the transport crisis caused by the suspension of long-distance bus service. Over the last three days, hundreds were seen entering the city as many offices and factories have already reopened after the holidays. Many were seen flouting health guidelines -- not wearing masks or maintaining physical distancing -- raising the risk of Covid-19 transmission. While people from...

Eid holidaymakers returning to Dhaka from southern districts Photo: Star Star Digital Report Star Digital Report After celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr at their village homes, people have started returning to Dhaka from 21 southern districts through Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes. Bhasha Shahid Barkat ferry with over 300 passengers, 30 private cars, six microbuses and 20 motorcycles left Rajbari's Daulatdia ghat in the morning and anchored at pontoon-4 of Manikganj's Paturia ghat around 9:30am. Another ferry, Shah Jalal, anchored at Paturia ghat around 9:15am with over 300 passengers, ...

Mad Rush Back: Virus scare takes back seat again Hundreds of people and a few vehicles disembarking from a ferry that brought them from Bangla Bazar terminal to Munshiganj’s Shimulia terminal yesterday afternoon. After spending Eid at their home districts, people are returning to the capital. A large portion of them are not wearing masks amid fears of another Covid-19 spike in the country. Photo: Sajjad Hossain Star Report Star Report Thousands of people are returning to Dhaka from their homes after the Eid holidays as government and private offices reopened yesterday. Health experts have...

Photo: Star "Today, there is no pressure. All the ferries are operating, ensuring smooth journey of home-goers," he said. Photo: Star Although the highway and ferry terminal are almost empty, police have been deployed to maintain discipline on the ghat and roads.    Stay updated on the go with The Daily Star Android & iOS News App. Click here to download it for your device.

Despite being turned away at checkpost, commuters and vehicles flocking at Paturia, Shimulia Border Guard Bangladesh checkpost in Tepra area on Dhaka-Paturia highway. Picture taken on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Photo: Star Star Digital Report Star Digital Report Three ferries left for Daulatdia from Paturia ferry ghat this morning with small cars and commuters besides ambulances and vehicles carrying bodies. The situation remains such despite the Border Guard Bangladesh checkpost set up in Tepra area on Dhaka-Paturia highway to prevent commuters and veh...