DHAKA, April 1, (V7N) – The usually congested streets of Dhaka took on a deserted look today as the capital’s residents continued their Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, leaving behind an unusually quiet cityscape.

Known for its relentless traffic and noise pollution, Dhaka experienced a rare moment of calm and silence on the third day of the nine-day-long vacation. The usual hustle and bustle of hawkers, commuters, and blaring horns were absent as thousands of people traveled to their villages to celebrate Eid with their families.

Although some vehicles have started reappearing on the streets today, transport workers reported that passenger numbers remain low. Buses, auto-rickshaws, and Lagunas (four-wheeler public transports) were seen waiting for passengers at various intersections, including Khilgaon, Motijheel, Farmgate, and Shahbagh.

Laguna driver Abul Hashem expressed his frustration, saying it now takes over an hour to fill a vehicle, compared to just 10–20 minutes before Eid. "Even if we charge an extra Taka 5 as Eid bakshish, it doesn’t cover our losses," he lamented.

Meanwhile, public transport users enjoyed the rare traffic-free roads. Mostafizur Rahman, a shop employee traveling to Gazipur, said he reached Shantinagar in minutes instead of the usual hour. Despite the quick commute, many bus seats remained empty.

Police officer Santosh, stationed at the Paltan Police Box, confirmed that crime rates were lower despite the empty streets. “The roads are quiet, there’s no honking, less dust, and we are ensuring strict surveillance to prevent any criminal activities,” he said.

Although Dhaka remains peaceful for now, the city is expected to regain its usual chaos once residents return from their Eid vacations.

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