Eid tourism: ‘Monotony’ outside Dhaka, ‘confinement’ within

Eid is no longer just about returning to one’s ancestral home. Over time, Eid holidays have evolved into a significant period for domestic tourism. 

However, both the general public and industry experts argue that Eid tourism in Bangladesh has become constrained and monotonous.

Nazrul Islam, a 55-year-old senior executive at a corporate firm, had initially planned to travel abroad during the Eid break.