Bangladeshi Muslims make risky journeys to celebrate Eid with family

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Bangladeshi Muslims make risky journeys to celebrate Eid with family

Desperate Eid journeys are a rite of passage for Bangladeshi Muslims. Hundreds of thousands undertake this risky trip to remote villages to celebrate the festival with loved ones. Mohammad Kamruzzaman reports from Dhaka, the capital.

June 7, 2025