Dhaka, March 16 -- Apparel factories in Gazipur will go on Eid holidays in phases to help avoid traffic congestion and minimise the suffering of commuters, according to a joint decision of police and factory owners.

Despite the weeklong holiday announced by the government starting from Tuesday, many readymade garment (RMG) factories will go on the vacation on Monday afternoon.

The start of the holiday in the RMG factories will be in phases for four consecutive days till Thursday.

Factory owners say the decision will help ease the journeys of the RMG workers and other commuters.

Many workers have already started sending their families home to their respective ancestral villages.

Meanwhile, police and other law-enforcing agencies say t...