After a seven-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, people from southern Bangladesh, including Barishal, have begun returning to their workplaces in Dhaka. Since Monday afternoon, passenger flow has increased at southern river ports and bus terminals. Those who secured advance tickets experienced a smoother journey, while others faced difficulties and resorted to paying higher fares or taking alternative routes. A special post-Eid flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines also departed from Barishal Airport on Monday.

According to the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), ten launches left Barishal port for Dhaka on Monday night, carrying an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 passengers. Six more launches departed on Tuesday, and authorities said additional vessels would be added if passenger pressure rises. Officials reported no complaints about fare irregularities this year.

State Minister for Shipping Rajib Hasan inspected the port on Monday and stated that this year’s Eid travel saw minimal suffering, with fares even lower than usual. The Barishal City Corporation’s new administrator, Advocate Bilkis Akter Jahan Shirin, also met with bus owners to ensure passengers are not overcharged or harassed.