RAJSHAHI, Oct 2 (BSS): Cattle markets in the city and nine upazilas of the district have gained momentum with numerous buyers and hundreds of sacrificial animals.
A large number of sacrificial animals are being brought for sale at different cattle markets in the district like City haat, Naohata haat, Baneswar haat, Keshor haat, Kanthakhali haat, Rajabari haat, Kakonhat, Mohisalbari haat and Machmoil haat.
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 Tk 30,000 to 80,000 and a sheep or goat can be purchased from Tk 5,000 to 18,000 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.
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.
Meanwhile, the import of cattle including cows and buffalos has totally been stopped. 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 local cattle farmers are facing challenges and heavy loss because of the smuggling of animals from India.
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.
Another report from Khulna adds: The sale of sacrificial animals is gaining momentum, satisfying both farmers and traders following adequate supply in the Khulna cattle markets.
According to the market sources, both cattle traders and farmers are happy over fair prices while the smooth supply of the bullocks, calves, cows and buffaloes is ensured in the cattle markets everywhere.
Traders Hashem Uddin and Moin Mia at cattle market of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) said the supply is increasing in the market where cattle are being sold everyday at fair prices.
Talking to the news agency at Dumuria, Rupsha, Terokhada and Phultala cattle markets, cattle traders Abdul Alim, Abtdus Sattar, Mokbul Hossain and Shamim Hossain said price of the bigger bulls are less on an average this year compared to last year.
