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People Leave Dhaka Ahead Of Bangladesh Election Holiday

People crowd the Mahakhali Bus Terminal as many residents leave the capital to return to their hometowns ahead of Bangladesh's national election. The government declares public holidays on Wednesday and Thursday for the election, followed by weekly holidays, creating an extended break that increases travel pressure on roads across the country. (Photo by Sony Ramani/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13299652
Date taken: 10 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Sony Ramani/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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Large Group of People Mahakhali Bus Terminal residents capital hometowns Bangladesh national election government public holidays Wednesday Thursday weekly holidays extended break travel pressure roads country photo Sony Ramani NurPhoto crowd leave return election terminal holidays travel pressure government.