Shamima Rita

Dhaka saw a comparatively smooth start to the Eid-ul-Azha homebound exodus yesterday, with hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers leaving the capital without major hardship or severe traffic congestion on the first day of the seven-day government holiday.

The National Citizen Party is preparing a Tk 8,52,157 crore “shadow budget” for FY2026-27, prioritising education, healthcare, defence modernisation, employment generation and energy security.

With four major entry and exit points of the capital already battered by ongoing construction work and incessant rain, transport operators and commuters fear the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha exodus could trigger severe traffic congestion.

The government is preparing to hold elections to local government bodies in phases, beginning this September-October and continuing into early next year.

The National Citizen Party (NCP) is going through a fresh phase of internal strain while seeking to showcase organisational expansion.

After announcing mayoral candidates for five city corporations, the National Citizen Party (NCP) is set to expand its plans for the upcoming local government polls by fielding candidates in seven more cities.

The Hatirjheel water taxi service in the capital is facing the risk of a complete shutdown as the ongoing fuel crisis begins to hit the alternative transport system, operators said.

As families reunite across the country, many officers spend the festival directing traffic, managing crowds, and missing home