Dhaka grapples with congestion as thousands return to hometowns for Eid

Record ID: 1945099

  • Title: Dhaka grapples with congestion as thousands return to hometowns for Eid
  • Date: 9th April 2024
  • Summary: Dhaka grapples with congestion as thousands return to hometowns for Eid SHOTLIST: 1. TRAFFIC JAM WITH MANY BUSSES ON ROAD IN DHAKA (TWO SHOTS) 2. BANGLADESHI PASSENGERS WAITING 3. TICKETS ON TABLE 4. VARIOUS OF PASSENGERS AT CROWDED TRAIN STATION 5. VARIOUS OF DRONE FOOTAGE SHOWING CROWDED HARBOUR, SHIPS, AND PASSENGERS 6. VARIOUS OF PASSENGERS TRYING TO FIND THEIR WAYS 7. VARIOUS OF DRONE FOOTAGE SHOWING CROWDED HARBOUR, SHIPS, AND PASSENGERS DHAKA, BANGLADESH (APRIL 8, 2024) (AAVN - ACCESS ALL) SCRIPT As Eid al-Fitr approached, a large number of Bangladeshis set out to visit their hometowns and meet their loved ones, leading to congestion in Dhaka on Monday, April 8. Footage shows thousands of passengers at bus terminals, train stations, and ferry docks trying to begin their journeys homeward. Some chose river routes along the Buriganga aboard ships, while others opted for land routes, boarding buses and trains. A time of family reunion for many people around the world, Eid al-Fitr celebrations mark the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. The opening day of the three-day Eid is set for Wednesday, April 10. Reported by Niamul Rifat // Writing by Elif Oren
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