"Kamalapur Railway Station, Dhaka's main rail terminal, is seeing a surge in passenger numbers this week as Eid ul-Fitr approaches, with tens of thousands of migrant workers travelling back to their villages for the holiday. Footage captured on Tuesday shows a train slowly pulling into the station, quickly surrounded by passengers who ignore closed doors, forcing their way into carriages by climbing through windows and clinging to any available handhold. Those unable to get inside quickly clamber to the roof - traditionally a last resort during the holiday rush. However, authorities have stepped up enforcement measures this year in an attempt to curb the dangerous practice. While some trains still depart with passengers perched on top, the number of roof riders appears to have declined compared with previous years, reflecting tighter controls and increased monitoring. Railway authorities say they are continuing to enforce regulations against roof travel, with those attempting to climb aboard often being removed for their own safety. A K M Wahiduzzaman, Manager of Dhaka Rail Division, stated, “Many passengers complained about not being able to secure tickets during sales. It is not that there are fewer passengers; this time, we have sealed the station area to prevent illegal boarding. We are only selling tickets based on our seat capacity and some standing tickets, unlike before when tickets were available at the gate.” Despite the restrictions, trains remain the preferred mode of transport for many, leaving services heavily overcrowded in the run-up to Eid, with many still managing to find their way onto carriage roofs. “It became impossible to stand inside the train amidst the crowd while fasting, so we climbed onto the roof. We had to stand the entire journey from Dhaka to Chatmohar,” explained traveller Sahida Begum. Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting period of Ramadan. It is marked by special morning prayers, family visits, and festive meals."