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Eid Traffic Jams at Dhaka Exits: The number of people heading home jumped after the garment factories closed. Thousands of people started heading home in the evening overwhelming Gabtoli and Savar, and Baipail and Chandra intersections.
The number of shoppers has been increasing since Friday, said brands and retailers. But with about 18 days left until Eid, consumers are yet to start buying clothing items in large quantities, they said.
Victims of bailey road fire : 'It's heartbreaking to see someone burning in front of you, and you can't do anything for them,' says Sheikh Rakib recounting horror