This year, there will be a nine-day holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr. While the government hopes for a smooth journey for holiday travellers, concerns persist over ongoing development works and mismanagement on two major highways, which could cause significant disruptions.

If traffic pressure surges in the two days before Eid and authorities fail to manage it properly, severe congestion may follow.

The Dhaka-Sylhet highway is currently undergoing expansion into a four-lane road. The stretch between Narayanganj and Narsingdi is already congested due to bustling markets.

With construction narrowing sections of the road, potholes and dust clouds have made travel even more difficult. This route is crucial for people from nine districts across Dhaka, Sylhet, and Chattogram divisions.