‘Looking forward to …’: 314 Bangladeshis staying in Bengal return home

Following a significant political change in Bangladesh, many nationals rushed to return home from Kolkata. Sixty-seven passengers spent seven anxious hours at the airport before boarding the first flight at 1 am, with other flights and buses also departing later. Amid expectations for a new, democratic regime, some nationals, like Munir Hossain and Rafikul Hassan, expressed relief in being able to travel back. The airport’s flight operations faced disruptions, leading to frustrations for passengers like Al-Ameen Bin Naumiah. Ultimately, the anticipation and excitement to witness a transformative moment in Bangladesh’s history were palpable among the returnees.