35-Maund "Sada Moyna" the Talk of Mymensingh's Eid Markets
A 35-maund Friesian bull called "Sada Moyna", raised for five years by a homeopathic doctor in Phulbaria, Mymensingh, has become a local celebrity ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
A 35-maund Friesian bull called "Sada Moyna", raised for five years by a homeopathic doctor in Phulbaria, Mymensingh, has become a local celebrity ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
AgribusinessAhead of Eid-ul-Azha 2026, high inflation, an economic slowdown and costly fodder cast a slump over Bangladesh's sacrificial animal markets, with fears that sacrifices would fall below 2025's 9.1 million.
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam said cattle markets and bazaars beside highways will not be accepted, and a decision on the BRT project will follow Eid.
A Friesian bull weighing about 42.5 maunds, raised by a former UP member in Netrokona, is up for sale ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
Traders at Gabtoli cattle market have sold only a few animals so far, as buyers look around and complain about prices.
RAB's director general said the force is watching to prevent cattle trucks being forced to particular markets and has stepped up patrols before Eid.
The fisheries, livestock and agriculture minister said the government has taken full steps for security and fake-note checks at cattle markets.
The Mirpur UNO in Kushtia is accused of taking a government car to a cattle market to buy a cow; he says he was only looking around.
A guide to the colour, size and weight of Bangladesh's local cattle types, to help buyers avoid being sold a foreign or crossbred cow as local.
Online sellers of sacrificial animals say most of their stock sold out early this year, as buyers seek convenience and transparent live-weight pricing.
A Kalapara farmer is asking Tk 16 lakh for two big bulls he says he raised naturally over four years.
A 20-maund Friesian bull named 'Kalo Pahar' is the centre of attention at Mirsarai's Bortakia market, where its owner is holding out for Tk 7 lakh.
Buyers and sellers at Bogura's cattle markets accuse lessees of collecting tolls far above the government-set rates ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.