As Eid approaches, many city dwellers have left for their villages, causing a massive crowd at the highways. By Friday afternoon, 66% of factories in Gazipur had closed, and traffic congestion was seen at various points. Over 1,479 factories in Gazipur were closed, and workers have been given substantial bonuses and salaries for March. This year’s Eid saw more factory closures than previous years, and many are heading home to celebrate with their families.