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Added on the 12/05/2021 17:39:06 - Copyright : AFP EN
A river terminal south of Dhaka is packed with thousands of people trying to leave the Bangladesh capital and return to rural areas ahead of a tough new lockdown to be imposed on Monday. IMAGES
Munshiganj, May 11 (EFE/EPA).- Despite authorities in Bangladesh restricting movement and public transport until May 16th ahead of Eid Al Fitr celebrations to contain the pandemic, home-goers continue to travel. (Camera: MONIRUL ALAM)SHOT LIST: HOME GOERS ARRIVING TO MUNSHIGANJ ON FERRIES AHEAD OF EID AL FITR CELEBRATIONS.
Images of the ringing of the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. US stocks jumped early as markets awaited a vote on a $2 trillion package agreed by congressional leaders to boost the US economy ravaged by the coronavirus outbreak. IMAGES
Cattle are transported to markets in Bangladesh by boats and trucks ahead of Eid al-Adha, or the "Festival of Sacrifice". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Crowds are seen at Beijing's railway station as people travel home ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday. IMAGES
Bangladesh's opposition holds a rally ahead of Sunday's general election, which guarantees PM Sheikh Hasina her fifth term in office after a boycott by opposition parties. IMAGES