Bangladesh National Zoo in Mirpur witnessed a massive influx of visitors during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. Nearly 5,00,000 people visited the zoo over three consecutive days.

Zoo Director Rafiqul Islam Talukdar said that the highest number of visitors -- around 1,90,000 -- came on the day after Eid.

Approximately 80,000 people visited on Eid day, while around 1,70,000 entered on the third day.

“Crowds are always high during Eid, but this time the pressure was way more. We had to stop selling tickets before 5:00pm to control the situation,” he said

Although the gates were scheduled to open at 9:00am, visitors began lining up from as early as 8:00am.

The crowd intensified after noon. Despite opening multiple entry points, long congestion formed at the exit gates.

Severe traffic congestion was reported around Mirpur, especially near Mirpur-1. Many people were forced to walk long distances after getting down from their vehicles.

Sakib Ahmed, who came from Ashkona with his wife and two children, said they got stuck in heavy traffic near Mirpur-1. "Later, we had to get off the vehicle and walk with the kids.”