Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

Eid al-Adha Holiday - Dhaka

June 5, 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh: On the first day of the government holiday for Eid al-Adha today, Thursday, large crowds gathered at the Gabtoli bus terminal in the capital, reflecting the excitement and anticipation of the Eid travel. Many people are leaving Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their families in rural areas and hometowns. However, the ongoing traffic congestion has caused significant delays; buses on various routes are arriving and departing late, disrupting travel plans. Complaints about excessive fare hikes have also surfaced, adding to travelers' frustrations. As a result, many desperate passengers are resorting to risky transportation options, such as traveling in trucks, to ensure they reach their destinations in time for the festivities. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

2023 could be worst year in gun violence in U.S. history: Kenyan expert

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Frustrations linger in Tunisia

Frustrations linger in Tunisia

SIDI BOUZID, Tunisia - About 100 people gathered in front of a local government office in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, on Jan. 12, 2012. An unemployed man burned himself to death in December 2010 in Sidi Bouzid, touching off nationwide protests.

Frustrations linger in Tunisia

Frustrations linger in Tunisia

SIDI BOUZID, Tunisia - Young men burn tires and blockade a road in the suburbs of Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, on Jan. 11, 2012. An unemployed man burned himself to death in December 2010 in Sidi Bouzid, touching off nationwide protests.

Frustrations linger in Tunisia

Frustrations linger in Tunisia

SIDI BOUZID, Tunisia - Young men burn tires and blockade a road in the suburbs of Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, on Jan. 11, 2012. An unemployed man burned himself to death in December 2010 in Sidi Bouzid, touching off nationwide protests.

Frustrations linger in Tunisia

Frustrations linger in Tunisia

SIDI BOUZID, Tunisia - Young men burn tires and blockade a road in the suburbs of Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, on Jan. 11, 2012. An unemployed man burned himself to death in December 2010 in Sidi Bouzid, touching off nationwide protests. (Kyodo)

Frustrations linger in Tunisia

Frustrations linger in Tunisia

SIDI BOUZID, Tunisia - About 100 people gathered in front of a local government office in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, on Jan. 12, 2012. An unemployed man burned himself to death in December 2010 in Sidi Bouzid, touching off nationwide protests. (Kyodo)

Frustrations linger in Tunisia

Frustrations linger in Tunisia

SIDI BOUZID, Tunisia - Young men burn tires and blockade a road in the suburbs of Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, on Jan. 11, 2012. An unemployed man burned himself to death in December 2010 in Sidi Bouzid, touching off nationwide protests. (Kyodo)