BSS, Rajshahi :
Ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival for the Muslims, cattle markets in the city and nine upazilas of the district along with its adjacent areas are getting vibrant with numerous buyers and hundreds of sacrificial animals.
A huge number of sacrificial animals are being brought for sale at different cattle markets like City haat, Naohata haat, Baneswar haat, Keshor haat, Kanthakhali haat, Rajabari haat, Kakonhat, Mohisalbari haat and Machmoil haat.
Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) allowed installation of eight makeshift cattle markets in the metropolis which began to draw huge cattle, including imported ones from India.
Dr Talha Jamil, district unit secretary of Bangladesh Dairy Farmers Association, said there are large numbers of domestic animals for sacrificial in the region. Demands could be fulfilled with local animals.
He said there were plenty of supplies of cattle in the markets and their prices were similar to the last Eid-ul-Azha.
Talking to BSS, Dr Zulfikar Akhter Hossain, District Livestock Officer, said there are more than 17,000 big or small cattle rearing and beef fattening farms in the region Local animal husbandry sector has marked a revolutionary boost in recent years.
Both rural and urban areas, the poor and marginalized people including women have achieved tremendous successes in the sector getting various assistances from the government and development partners, he added.
Abdul Awal, a dairy owner of Bargachhi, said the producers have adopted new and improved practices and technologies in bull rearing and fattening contributing to enhanced production and productivity.
Currently, the price of an ideal sized cow or buffalo ranges starts from Taka 30,000 to 80,000 and a sheep or goat from Taka 8,000 to 25,000.
This year, the demand for domestic animals for sacrificial purposes seemingly increased as the wholesalers are sending large animal consignments to different big markets from Rajshahi. The price of sacrificial animals was steady but the price may shoot up a bit because of the soaring price of animal food and transport cost this year.
The farmers said because of high prices of fodder, many farm owners sold their cattle and opted for other trades as it was not possible for the farmers to gain profit in this business.
Meanwhile, all-out security measures were taken to check law and order in and around all the cattle markets.
Ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival for the Muslims, cattle markets in the city and nine upazilas of the district along with its adjacent areas are getting vibrant with numerous buyers and hundreds of sacrificial animals.
A huge number of sacrificial animals are being brought for sale at different cattle markets like City haat, Naohata haat, Baneswar haat, Keshor haat, Kanthakhali haat, Rajabari haat, Kakonhat, Mohisalbari haat and Machmoil haat.
Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) allowed installation of eight makeshift cattle markets in the metropolis which began to draw huge cattle, including imported ones from India.
Dr Talha Jamil, district unit secretary of Bangladesh Dairy Farmers Association, said there are large numbers of domestic animals for sacrificial in the region. Demands could be fulfilled with local animals.
He said there were plenty of supplies of cattle in the markets and their prices were similar to the last Eid-ul-Azha.
Talking to BSS, Dr Zulfikar Akhter Hossain, District Livestock Officer, said there are more than 17,000 big or small cattle rearing and beef fattening farms in the region Local animal husbandry sector has marked a revolutionary boost in recent years.
Both rural and urban areas, the poor and marginalized people including women have achieved tremendous successes in the sector getting various assistances from the government and development partners, he added.
Abdul Awal, a dairy owner of Bargachhi, said the producers have adopted new and improved practices and technologies in bull rearing and fattening contributing to enhanced production and productivity.
Currently, the price of an ideal sized cow or buffalo ranges starts from Taka 30,000 to 80,000 and a sheep or goat from Taka 8,000 to 25,000.
This year, the demand for domestic animals for sacrificial purposes seemingly increased as the wholesalers are sending large animal consignments to different big markets from Rajshahi. The price of sacrificial animals was steady but the price may shoot up a bit because of the soaring price of animal food and transport cost this year.
The farmers said because of high prices of fodder, many farm owners sold their cattle and opted for other trades as it was not possible for the farmers to gain profit in this business.
Meanwhile, all-out security measures were taken to check law and order in and around all the cattle markets.
