Cattle markets get momentum in cities

CHITTAGONG: Sacrificial animals from across the country have started pouring into the traditional and makeshift cattle markets in the port city ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, reports BSS. The authority has taken tight security measures in and around the cattle markets to ensure safe reaching of cattle heads in the markets. Talking to BSS, a numbers of cattle traders have expressed satisfaction over the security steps taken ahead of Eid by the authority to make safe their ways of bringing the animals to market places. Samir Uddin Bepary from Kustia and Sayed Alam Bepary of Teknaf said they did not pay any money as illegal toll to the organised extortionists on way to the market. Traders and market sources apprehend that prices of sacrificial animals would be little bit high this year compared to previous years.
Nuru Bepary at Bibirhat bazar who comes from Chapainawabganj district told BSS that he has brought 25 big size cows in Chittagong markets for sale. There are eight cattle markets including six temporary ones under the supervision of the Chittagong City Corporation (CCC). Selling and buying of sacrificial animals have already gained momentum at the temporary markets and will continue till midnight of September 25. The CCC authority in a meeting on Sunday
has decided to start cleanliness drive to remove waste of sacrificial animals from the noon of September 25. The authority has formed a 21-member task force comprising councilors and CCC officials to supervise the waste disposal drives. The CCC authority will engage around 2500 manpower and will put in place 210 trucks to this effect, CCC sources said. Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) and district police source said they have taken adequate security measures to curb the crimes in and around the cattle markets. At least 72 checkposts have already been set up in different areas of city and districts. Nearly 150 RAB personnel have been deployed in the different cattle markets, strategic points in the city as well as highways for safety and security of the traders as well as buyers, sources said. BSS adds from Rajshahi: With only three days left for 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 have gained momentum with numerous buyers and hundreds of sacrificial animals of both local and imported.
A huge number of sacrificial animals are being brought from the neighbouring country India 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 allowed installation of eight makeshift cattle markets in the metropolis which began to draw huge cattle, including imported ones from India. Traders said there were plenty of supplies of cattle in the markets and their prices were similar to the last Eid-ul-Azha. The price of an ideal sized cow or buffalo starts from Taka 30,000 to 80,000 and a sheep or goat can be purchased from Taka 5,000 to 25,000 according to size.
In addition to the city’s biggest cattle market-City Haat, some temporary markets have been set up at Court Bazar, Shaheb Bazar Zero point, Railway Station, Court Station, Naodapara Aam Chattar and Kazla. Besides the local buyers, the wholesale cattle traders especially from Chittagong and Dhaka are still purchasing heads of cattle from those haats and sending those to various places in the country for sale. Dr Abdul Mannan Shikder, Commissioner of Customs, Excise and VAT, told BSS here that more than one lakh cattle heads and buffaloes were imported through eight corridors in Rajshahi, Chapainawabgonj, Naogaon and Joypurhat districts since July last contributing revenue collection valued at around Taka 4 crore. This year, the demand for domestic animals for sacrificial purposes has been seemingly increased as the wholesalers are sending large animal consignments to different big markets from Rajshahi. It was informed that 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.

Cattle markets get momentum in cities

CHITTAGONG: Sacrificial animals from across the country have started pouring into the traditional and makeshift cattle markets in the port city ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, reports BSS. The authority has taken tight security measures in and around the cattle markets to ensure safe reaching of cattle heads in the markets. Talking to BSS, a numbers of cattle traders have expressed satisfaction over the security steps taken ahead of Eid by the authority to make safe their ways of bringing the animals to market places. Samir Uddin Bepary from Kustia and Sayed Alam Bepary of Teknaf said they did not pay any money as illegal toll to the organised extortionists on way to the market. Traders and market sources apprehend that prices of sacrificial animals would be little bit high this year compared to previous years. Nuru Bepary at Bibirhat bazar who comes from Chapainawabganj district told BSS that he has brought 25 big size cows in Chittagong markets for sale. There are eight cattle markets including six temporary ones under the supervision of the Chittagong City Corporation (CCC). Selling and buying of sacrificial animals have already gained momentum at the temporary markets and will continue till midnight of September 25. The CCC authority in a meeting on Sunday has decided to start cleanliness drive to remove waste of sacrificial animals from the noon of September 25. The authority has formed a 21-member task force comprising councilors and CCC officials to supervise the waste disposal drives. The CCC authority will engage around 2500 manpower and will put in place 210 trucks to this effect, CCC sources said. Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) and district police source said they have taken adequate security measures to curb the crimes in and around the cattle markets. At least 72 checkposts have already been set up in different areas of city and districts. Nearly 150 RAB personnel have been deployed in the different cattle markets, strategic points in the city as well as highways for safety and security of the traders as well as buyers, sources said. BSS adds from Rajshahi: With only three days left for 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 have gained momentum with numerous buyers and hundreds of sacrificial animals of both local and imported. A huge number of sacrificial animals are being brought from the neighbouring country India 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 allowed installation of eight makeshift cattle markets in the metropolis which began to draw huge cattle, including imported ones from India. Traders said there were plenty of supplies of cattle in the markets and their prices were similar to the last Eid-ul-Azha. The price of an ideal sized cow or buffalo starts from Taka 30,000 to 80,000 and a sheep or goat can be purchased from Taka 5,000 to 25,000 according to size. In addition to the citys biggest cattle market-City Haat, some temporary markets have been set up at Court Bazar, Shaheb Bazar Zero point, Railway Station, Court Station, Naodapara Aam Chattar and Kazla. Besides the local buyers, the wholesale cattle traders especially from Chittagong and Dhaka are still purchasing heads of cattle from those haats and sending those to various places in the country for sale. Dr Abdul Mannan Shikder, Commissioner of Customs, Excise and VAT, told BSS here that more than one lakh cattle heads and buffaloes were imported through eight corridors in Rajshahi, Chapainawabgonj, Naogaon and Joypurhat districts since July last contributing revenue collection valued at around Taka 4 crore. This year, the demand for domestic animals for sacrificial purposes has been seemingly increased as the wholesalers are sending large animal consignments to different big markets from Rajshahi. It was informed that 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.