July 13, 2026
Holidayers face mounting frustration as key routes buckle under pressure and poor coordination
Authorities fear congestion from toll delays, roadside markets and unfinished repairs
Officials say a multi-agency effort is in place to cut down on traffic misery
Five of them died on the spot, say police
Police say the crash on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway involved a bus, an ambulance and a motorcycle
Railway authorities and the district administration form separate probe panels after a collision at a level crossing kills 12 people on Eid day
The Cumilla stretch is seeing heavier movement ahead of the holidays, though police say severe traffic jams have not yet formed
Motorcyclists attempt risky U-turns throughout the day at an opening in the Matuail section of the Dhaka–Chattogram highway, cutting across fast-moving traffic.
