Huge traffic congestion was created at various important points on the Dhaka-Aricha Highway in Savar, Ashulia’s Baipail, Abdullahpur and at Nabinagar and Chandra areas on Thursday due to increased pressure of Eid holidaymakers.
Massive traffic congestion coupled with the heatwave that has been sweeping the country has exacerbated the plight of passengers who were travelling home to celebrate Eid with their families.
There are more than 1,500 ready-made garment factories in Savar and Dhaka's Dhamrai. As a result, people from different parts of the country live in these two upazilas.
All garment factories have been declared closed as of this morning. As a result, workers employed in those factories have been rushing to villages since early morning to celebrate Eid with their loved ones.
Many complained that the bus companies are charging an extra fare.
Mobile court drives were conducted on the highways after receiving information about charging extra fares from travellers.
Meanwhile, traffic police personnel are working to keep the movement of vehicles smooth on the highways.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, who inspected the overall situation of the highway in the Baipail area, said that the situation on the highway is currently in good condition and the police personnel on duty are working on the highways to ease traffic congestion.
He also said strict action will be taken if any bus owner charges extra fare from the passengers.
