Agribusiness
Cattle Markets in Sylhet City Neighbourhoods, Prices High
Small illegal cattle markets have appeared across Sylhet city's neighbourhoods, but high prices are keeping sales slow ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
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Strict Action Against Anyone Obstructing Sacrificial Animal Transport
The administration has taken a hard line on extortion, illegal tolls and obstruction of livestock transport before Eid-ul-Azha, with the 999 emergency service playing a key role.
Agribusiness
No Jams at Daulatdia Ghat as Cattle Trucks Cross Smoothly
Trucks carrying sacrificial animals are crossing the Padma at Daulatdia ghat in Rajbari without delays this year, to the relief of traders and drivers.
Crops
Farmers' Profit Ends Up in Cattle Traders' Pockets
Farmers in Sirajganj who spend months rearing cattle for Eid-ul-Azha say they are left with little after costs, while traders profit by reselling the same animals.
Agribusiness
Counterfeit Money Gangs Active Before Eid, Targeting Cattle Markets
Gangs selling counterfeit notes through Facebook pages and home delivery are targeting sacrificial animal markets, while law enforcers and banks set up note-detection booths.
Agribusiness
Natore Leather Traders Ready to Preserve Hides, Demand Payment of Dues
Traders at Natore's Chakbaidyanath, the country's second-largest leather market, have cleaned their warehouses and stocked salt, but say unpaid tannery dues have left them short of capital.
Agribusiness
Cattle Trader Loses Tk 6 Lakh to Drugging Gang
A cattle trader on his way to the Bamondi cattle market in Gangni, Meherpur, was drugged on a bus and robbed of Tk 6 lakh.
Agribusiness
Raja and Badsha Draw Crowds at Market, Asking Price Tk 50 Lakh
Two huge bulls named Raja and Badsha, offered at Tk 25 lakh each, are the main attraction at a sacrificial animal market in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj.
Agribusiness
Small Cattle Hard to Find Even at Tk 1 Lakh, Big Cattle in Low Demand
At Dhaka's Aftabnagar market, small cattle are in high demand and short supply, pushing their prices above Tk 1 lakh, while large cattle find few buyers.
Agribusiness
Traders Hope Cattle Prices Will Rise, Buyers Hope They Will Fall
With sales stalled at Dhaka's haats, traders are holding on for higher prices while buyers bet on a drop on the eve of Eid.
Agribusiness
No Buyers for Big Cattle, Traders in Despair
Traders at Gabtoli say there are no takers for big cattle, with asking prices of up to Tk 18 lakh drawing low offers or none at all.
Agribusiness
Haats Full of Animals but Short of Buyers
Qurbani animals are pouring into Jhalakathi's haats, but few buyers are coming, and farmers are worried about Indian cattle and pox disease.
Agribusiness
Supply Up but Prices High and Buyers Few
Higher feed and rearing costs have pushed up qurbani cattle prices at Dhaka's Aftabnagar haat, leaving buyers struggling and sellers worried.