Dhaka, March 14 -- City-dwellers started leaving on Friday the capital, Dhaka, for celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr with their families to avoid last -minute rushes and potential transport hassles.

Despite the main holiday beginning on March 17, many initiated their travel early, with reports highlighting potential transport delays due to a fuel crisis against the backdrop of the ongoing military escalation in the Middle East.

Homebound people were seen crowding Kamalapur Railway Station, bus and launch terminals to make journey to their respective destinations.

A potential fuel shortage caused by international conflicts has caused concern for transport operators and passengers, resulting in some trip cancellations and higher fares.

The premat...