Dhaka-bound traffic increased sharply on the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway on Saturday morning following the end of the Eid-ul-Azha holidays. In the Shibchar section of Madaripur, long-distance buses from southern districts were seen heading toward the capital, while local buses were overcrowded. At major stops such as Bhanga, Suryanagar, Pachchar, and Naodoba, passengers waited for long periods as most buses were already full.

Many travelers arrived from rural areas by easybikes, vans, Mahindra vehicles, CNG auto-rickshaws, and other three-wheelers to reach the highway’s passenger shelters. Passengers reported difficulty finding seats due to the heavy rush. Alongside buses, the number of microbuses, private cars, and motorcycles also increased on the expressway. Although the Dhaka-bound lane saw the heaviest pressure, traffic toward the southern region was also higher than usual.

Shibchar Highway Police Officer-in-Charge Mizanur Rahman said traffic pressure had risen significantly since morning and could increase further over the next two to three days. Highway police have been deployed at key points to control speed, maintain smooth traffic flow, and prevent untoward incidents, with additional patrol teams on duty.