Livestock
'I Hold the Market in the Public Interest, Do What You Can', Says Principal
A cattle market has been held on a Nilphamari college ground for Eid, with the principal saying no permission is needed and officials saying they gave none.
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Agribusiness
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.
Livestock
Animals Arrive at Narayanganj Qurbani Haats, but Buyers Look More Than They Buy
Narayanganj's qurbani markets are filling with cattle from across the country, but most visitors are still only checking prices.
Livestock
'Zayed Khan' and 'Pathan' Sold for Tk 14 Lakh
Two big cattle from RK Agro Farm in Siddhirganj, named Zayed Khan and Pathan, have been sold together for Tk 14 lakh.
Livestock
Digital Haat: New Steps to End Mismanagement
The government-backed Digital Haat will now hold buyers' payments until they are satisfied with the animal delivered, and let them return animals they do not like.
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.
Livestock
Market Lease-Holder Fined Tk 10,000 for Charging Extra Toll
A mobile court in Niamatpur, Naogaon, has fined a cattle market lease-holder Tk 10,000 for charging buyers more than the government-set toll.
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.
Livestock
Cattle Market on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway Causes Trouble for Travellers and Drivers
A sacrificial animal market set up on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Feni is causing traffic jams, though the lease terms forbid markets on or beside highways.
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.
Livestock
RAB Drive Against Fattening Cattle With Injections
A RAB mobile court has begun a drive at the Gabtoli cattle market against gangs that fatten cattle artificially with chemicals or injections.
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.