On Thursday, March 19, 2026, a severe shortage of buses was reported at Dhaka’s Mohakhali Bus Terminal as homebound passengers tried to leave the capital ahead of Eid. Long queues formed at ticket counters, but no tickets were available. Passengers said that even when a few buses departed, fares were higher than usual, with Tk 450 tickets being sold for Tk 600. Many people waited for hours in line without success but continued hoping to secure a seat home.
Counter staff denied allegations of overcharging, saying the difficulties were due to a shortage of buses. The situation left travelers frustrated and uncertain about when the disruption would end.
The report also mentioned heavy crowds at train platforms and the cancellation of two launch route permits, indicating widespread transport pressure during the holiday rush.
আমার দেশ অনলাইন প্রকাশ : ১৯ মার্চ ২০২৬, ১৩: ১৮ প্রিয়জনের সঙ্গে ঈদের আনন্দ ভাগাভাগি করতে ঢাকা ছাড়ছেন ঘরমুখো মানুষ। এমন পরিস্থিতিতে কাউন্টারে বাস নেই, টিকিটও নেই। অথচ ঈদে ঘরে ফেরা যাত্রীদের দীর্ঘ সারি। বৃহস্পতিবার (১৯ মার্চ) সকালে রাজধানীর মহাখালী বাস
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