A significant influx of professionals and workers began arriving in Dhaka on Sunday, 31 May 2026, ahead of the official reopening of public and private sector offices on Monday, 1 June 2026, following the Eid al-Adha holidays. Despite the rising volume of inbound passengers travelling via buses, trains, and private vehicles, major entry points to the capital and connecting national highways remained free of major traffic congestion. Moderate crowds of returning commuters were recorded across key transit hubs, including Kamalapur Railway Station, Jatrabari, Gabtoli, and Sayedabad.
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Railway Operations and Schedule Delays
Throughout Sunday morning, a continuous succession of trains from various regions of the country arrived at Kamalapur Railway Station. However, several services operating from the northern and central regions experienced minor scheduling disruptions, resulting in delays ranging from 30 minutes to an hour.
According to passengers and railway authorities, the Rongpur Express faced a delay of approximately one hour. Similarly, the Nilsagar Express, Kurigram Express, and Panchagarh Express arrived roughly 30 minutes behind their gazetted schedules. Passengers travelling from Netrakona, Jamalpur, and Mymensingh also reported identical half-hour delays.
Commuter Experiences and Institutional Data
Despite the scheduling disruptions, passengers reported a generally manageable journey. Abdur Rahman, who returned from Mohanganj in Netrakona with his family, noted that despite the reluctance to leave home, returning was an economic necessity to support his household. Shahadat Hossain, a businessman who travelled from Sylhet aboard the Jayontika Express, described his journey as relatively hassle-free, noting that the carriages were not overly congested.
According to official railway data, a total of 66 trains arrived in Dhaka on Sunday to transport returning passengers. This total comprised 43 inter-city services and 23 local, mail, and commuter trains.
Anwar Hossain, the Station Master of Dhaka Railway Station, confirmed the steady influx of passengers, adding that many workers were currently returning alone without their families. He acknowledged the 30-to-60-minute delays affecting northern train services but stated that they did not cause significant operational complications.
Summary of Inbound Train Services to Dhaka
| Train Classification | Service Type | Number of Trains | Schedule Status |
| Inter-city | Premium long-distance | 43 | Selected northern/central lines delayed by 30–60 mins |
| Local, Mail & Commuter | Short-to-medium distance | 23 | Generally on time or minor delays |
| Total Fleet | All Inbound Arrivals | 66 | Managed operational flow |
Highway Traffic and Strategic Measures
On the tarmac, traffic remained steady and disciplined. While vehicular movement increased along primary entry arteries, such as the Dhaka Airport Road, Jatrabari, Gabtoli, and Sayedabad, no severe bottlenecks were recorded. Law enforcement and transport officials attributed this to the staggered return of the workforce, noting that a vast number of garment factory workers and private sector employees had not yet returned to the capital. The peak rush of these workers is expected to intensify over the coming 48 hours.
Regulatory bodies have maintained an active presence to ensure order. Subrata Kumar Debnath, the Deputy Director (Engineering) of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) and the officer-in-charge of the Mohakhali Bus Terminal area, stated that traffic conditions remained normal despite an increase in vehicles as the day progressed. He confirmed that the BRTA is actively executing awareness campaigns and enforcement drives, focusing on controlling speeding and preventing public transport operators from stopping erratically in non-designated zones.