Dhaka, March 16 -- The air at Kamalapur Railway Station has shifted. The usual engine noise have been replaced by a more visceral sound: the frantic, joyful, and sometimes heartbreaking hum of the "Eid Rush."

As the first wave of travellers with advanced tickets begins their journey today, the station has transformed into a kaleidoscope of human emotion. With only a few days left until Eid-ul-Fitr, these images capture the start of a massive migration, a journey back to roots, to family, and to the shared warmth of home.

The Joy of the Journey

For many, the sight of the green-and-red train carriages is a symbol of relief. You can see it in the eyes of the children peering through the windows, their small hands waving frantically at the...