Dhaka, March 17 -- day holiday began on Tuesday as Bangladesh gears up to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, triggering a nationwide travel rush with millions leaving major cities including Dhaka celebrate the festival with their families in hometowns.

Government offices, courts and many private establishments will remain closed during the extended break, triggering a nationwide travel rush as people leave major cities-especially Dhaka-to celebrate the festival with family members in their hometowns.

Accordingly, Monday (March 16) is the last working day before Eid.

Subject to moon sighting, Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be celebrated in the country on March 20 or 21.

The government has also declared March 18 a holiday to ensure that people travelli...