More than a hundred unfit passenger buses are being repaired in Cumilla workshops to operate on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway ahead of Eid, aiming to handle the expected surge of travelers. Many of these vehicles, long out of service or mechanically faulty, are being refurbished and repainted to appear roadworthy. Workers are reportedly working day and night to complete repairs by the 26th of Ramadan so that the buses can start operating before the holiday.

Authorities, including the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) and the Cumilla Motor Association, have warned that operating unfit or unregistered buses is illegal and will face strict legal action. Highway police officials have also announced special drives to prevent such vehicles from entering the highway network. Despite these warnings, some transport owners continue to prepare old buses to meet high passenger demand.

Passengers have expressed concern that many of these buses are only cosmetically repaired, leaving critical components like engines and brakes unsafe. Officials emphasized that preventing unfit vehicles from operating is essential to avoid accidents and traffic congestion during the Eid travel period.