Dhaka, March 19 -- While Eid travellers are vying for buses at Mohakhali Bus Terminal, Sayedabad Bus Terminal has been experiencing a shortage of passengers as very few Eid travellers opt for buses headed to the eastern and southern parts of the country.

The situation could be seen at the two bus terminals from the morning to afternoon on Thursday.

At Mohakhali, passengers complained of severe bus shortages and excess fares. They say, trips that normally cost Tk 200 were going for between Tk 800 and Tk 1,000. However, transport workers at the bus counters say they have not charged anything extra than the listed fares.

On the ground, long queues of frustrated passengers were seen waiting for tickets and buses. Many who had already purch...