10 million Bangladeshis return home for Eid
By Gateway | 2026-03-23 09:21:43
Eid al-Fitr, the most important festival for Muslims in Bangladesh, began on March 21. Before the festival, Mekong News Network correspondent Habibur Rahman observed bustling scenes at docks, railway stations, and other locations in Dhaka. This year, nearly 10 million Bangladeshis chose to return to their hometowns to celebrate the festival with their families.