30-Maund 'Foni-2' Eats 70 kg a Day, Priced at Tk 15 Lakh
A 30-maund bull named Foni-2, born during Cyclone Fani, is being readied for sale at Eid-ul-Azha in Banaripara, Barishal, with an asking price of Tk 15 lakh.
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A 30-maund bull named Foni-2, born during Cyclone Fani, is being readied for sale at Eid-ul-Azha in Banaripara, Barishal, with an asking price of Tk 15 lakh.
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