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Eid travels amid heatwave

People are returning to their hometowns ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr amid an unrelenting headwave. Ignoring the scorching hot temperatures, people board trains and buses in a rush to travel home.

Scores of people throng Kamalapur Railway Station on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023 for their trip back home ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Scores of people throng Kamalapur Railway Station on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023 for their trip back home ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
The entrance to Kamalapur Railway Station has been built by bamboo and entry has been barred without tickets.
The entrance to Kamalapur Railway Station has been built by bamboo and entry has been barred without tickets.
Railway authorities crosscheck tickets with NID cards as passengers embark on Eid journeys back home at Kamalapur Railway Station on Apr, 18, 2023.
Railway authorities crosscheck tickets with NID cards as passengers embark on Eid journeys back home at Kamalapur Railway Station on Apr, 18, 2023.
One and a half years old Adrita Binte Ashraf is returning to her hometown with her mother but his father was unable to join them for the trip ahead of Eid. A fan has been set to relieve the passengers of the heat.
One and a half years old Adrita Binte Ashraf is returning to her hometown with her mother but his father was unable to join them for the trip ahead of Eid. A fan has been set to relieve the passengers of the heat.
The Eid trips on trains began on Monday at Kamalapur Railway Station but scores of people show up on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023 for trips.
The Eid trips on trains began on Monday at Kamalapur Railway Station but scores of people show up on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023 for trips.
The Eid trips on trains began on Monday at Kamalapur Railway Station but scores of people show up on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023 for trips.
The Eid trips on trains began on Monday at Kamalapur Railway Station but scores of people show up on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023 for trips.
The Eid trips on trains began on Monday at Kamalapur Railway Station but scores of people show up on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023 for trips.
The Eid trips on trains began on Monday at Kamalapur Railway Station but scores of people show up on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023 for trips.
A mother fans her child with a hand fan at a Rajshahi-bound train yet to leave the Kamalapur Railway Station on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023.
A mother fans her child with a hand fan at a Rajshahi-bound train yet to leave the Kamalapur Railway Station on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023.
People arrive at Kamalapur Railway Station to return to their hometowns for Eid holidays.
People arrive at Kamalapur Railway Station to return to their hometowns for Eid holidays.
Two passengers try to catch up to a Rajshahi-bound train which just started off from a platform at Kamalapur Railway Station.
Two passengers try to catch up to a Rajshahi-bound train which just started off from a platform at Kamalapur Railway Station.
The rush of people embarking on Eid journeys home is lower than expected at Gabtoli Bus Terminal. Whatever reprieve the less pressure on transport is providing, the excessive heat is making up for those travelling home. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
The rush of people embarking on Eid journeys home is lower than expected at Gabtoli Bus Terminal. Whatever reprieve the less pressure on transport is providing, the excessive heat is making up for those travelling home. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Passengers wait for buses at Gabtoli Inter-district Bus Terminal on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Passengers wait for buses at Gabtoli Inter-district Bus Terminal on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Passengers wait for buses at Gabtoli Inter-district Bus Terminal on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Passengers wait for buses at Gabtoli Inter-district Bus Terminal on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
A photo of Gabtoli Bus Terminal ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
A photo of Gabtoli Bus Terminal ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Passengers get on a bus with family members for their trip home before Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Passengers get on a bus with family members for their trip home before Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Many people use hand fans in the searing heat while waiting for buses at Gabtoli Bus Terminal to travel back to their hometowns before Eid-ul-FItr on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
Many people use hand fans in the searing heat while waiting for buses at Gabtoli Bus Terminal to travel back to their hometowns before Eid-ul-FItr on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
A mother fans her child with a hand fan in the searing heat while waiting for a bus at Gabtoli Bus Terminal to travel back home before Eid-ul-FItr on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
A mother fans her child with a hand fan in the searing heat while waiting for a bus at Gabtoli Bus Terminal to travel back home before Eid-ul-FItr on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

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Published : 18 Apr 2023, 10:02 PM

Updated : 18 Apr 2023, 10:02 PM

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