Dhaka, June 6 -- Thousands of homebound travellers have been caught in relentless tailback on the roads leaving Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, turning their journeys into frustrating ordeals.

Since Thursday, the start of the extended holiday, heavy rain, vehicle congestion, frequent breakdowns, and damaged roads have combined to create severe delays across key highways.

Long-distance buses have repeatedly failed to reach Dhaka's main terminals on time, leaving passengers stranded for hours, either waiting at the terminals or stuck on surrounding streets.

At the same time, the railway network is under immense pressure, with overcrowded trains struggling to meet the growing demand, intensifying the hardships faced by Eid travellers.

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