Large crowds have gathered at major bus operator counters from Friday morning to purchase advance tickets for Eid trips. Staff at the counters mentioned that Eid journeys will begin on Mar 25, coinciding with the Independence Day holiday. Following visits to various bus counters in the capital’s Shyamoli, Kalyanpur, and Gabtoli, it was seen that only the major bus operators attracted crowds, whereas the smaller bus operators saw little to no rush. Although the fare to Naogaon was previously Tk 680 to 700, it has been increased to Tk 820 for Eid. On the other hand, if someone buys a ticket for a bus that goes to Rangpur, the fare will not change,” he added.

Source: bd News24 March 14, 2025 10:40 UTC