Livestock
Cattle Arrive at Dhaka Markets but No Sales Yet as Buyers Check Prices
Cattle have begun arriving at Dhaka's Shahjahanpur and Meradia markets, but buyers are still only sizing up animals and prices.
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Livestock
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