Sales of sacrificial animals gain momentum in B'baria
Friday, 27 November 2009
Our Correspondent
BRAHMANBARIA, Nov 26: The trading of sacrificial animals in the local cattle markets has started picking up as Eid-ul Azha, the second largest religious festival for the Muslims, is just a day away.
The cattle traders have brought thousands of sacrificial animals such as cows, buffalo, goats and sheep, to the makeshift cattle markets in the district .
While visiting three permanent and four makeshift cattle markets here, this correspondent observed that supply of sacrificial animals is ample this year but sales are yet to reach its peak.
The cattle traders, however, expressed their satisfaction at the peaceful situation in and around the cattle markets.
According to traders, prices of sacrificial animals are much lower this year compared to the previous years because of adequate supply of the same.
In the local cattle markets, traders are demanding Tk 50000-75000 for a big-size ox, or bullock, Tk 30000-40000 for a middle-size bull, and Tk 5000-6000 for a goat.
According to the Brahmanbaria police, adequate security measures have been taken to curb crimes in and around the cattle markets.
BRAHMANBARIA, Nov 26: The trading of sacrificial animals in the local cattle markets has started picking up as Eid-ul Azha, the second largest religious festival for the Muslims, is just a day away.
The cattle traders have brought thousands of sacrificial animals such as cows, buffalo, goats and sheep, to the makeshift cattle markets in the district .
While visiting three permanent and four makeshift cattle markets here, this correspondent observed that supply of sacrificial animals is ample this year but sales are yet to reach its peak.
The cattle traders, however, expressed their satisfaction at the peaceful situation in and around the cattle markets.
According to traders, prices of sacrificial animals are much lower this year compared to the previous years because of adequate supply of the same.
In the local cattle markets, traders are demanding Tk 50000-75000 for a big-size ox, or bullock, Tk 30000-40000 for a middle-size bull, and Tk 5000-6000 for a goat.
According to the Brahmanbaria police, adequate security measures have been taken to curb crimes in and around the cattle markets.