Thousands of garment workers in Gazipur began traveling to their hometowns after receiving a four-day holiday to cast their votes. Almost all factories in the area granted leave, leading to a surge of travelers on the Dhaka–Tangail and Dhaka–Mymensingh highways. On the night before February 10, traffic congestion stretched nearly 10 kilometers in areas such as Chandra, Safipur, and Baripara. Although traffic eased later in the day, large numbers of workers continued their journeys home to vote.
Many workers reported long waits for transport and complained that vehicle operators were charging extra fares. The situation caused significant hardship for homebound passengers, most of whom said they were registered voters in their local areas. Traffic police stationed along the highways confirmed that industrial workers were heading north through Chandra, causing the traffic pressure. Authorities said they were working to keep the highways functional and ensure safe travel for the workers.
The movement of such a large number of workers highlights the logistical challenges during national voting periods in industrial regions like Gazipur.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার, গাজীপুর প্রকাশ : ১০ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১০: ৫২আপডেট : ১০ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১১: ১১ স্টাফ রিপোর্টার, গাজীপুর এক সঙ্গে চার দিন ছুটি পাওয়ায় গাজীপুরের পোশাককর্মীরা বাড়ি যাচ্ছেন। প্রায় সব কারখানার শ্রমিকদেরই ছুটি দেওয়া হয়েছে। একসঙ্গে ব
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