Dhaka, March 18 -- The Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway remained largely free of congestion on Wednesday morning during the Eid holiday rush, though long lines of vehicles were seen at Chandra, the main gateway to northern districts.

As thousands of workers who live in Gazipur for their jobs continue leaving for their village homes to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, parts of the industrial belt are gradually beginning to empty out.

From Tongi to Chandana Chowrasta, and onward through Bhogra, Maona and Jaina Bazar, the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway was largely clear of traffic jams on Wednesday morning.

Only a handful of passengers were seen at bus stops, while transport workers called out from the roadside for passengers to board.

But on the other side, se...