Agribusiness
Fodder Crisis in the Haor; Many Sell Cattle Before Eid
Flood-hit farmers in Kishoreganj's haor, with their straw rotted and grazing under water, are selling cattle before Eid because they cannot feed them.
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Crops
No Indian Cattle Dominance, Farmers Pin Hopes on Local Animals
Rajshahi has a surplus of nearly 92,000 sacrificial animals for Eid-ul-Azha, and with Indian cattle no longer dominating its markets, farmers expect good prices despite higher costs.
LivestockMadaripur woman Nusrat Jahan Sathi builds a living raising cattle for Eid-ul-Azha
Since 2019 Nusrat Jahan Sathi of Madaripur town has raised cattle each year for Eid-ul-Azha; she sold 35 head at the 2024 Eid and more than Tk 1 crore worth of cattle in all.
Livestock
Rising Transport Costs Cast Doubt on Taking Eid Cattle to Dhaka Markets
High feed prices and fuel-driven rises in truck fares have left farmers in south-western Bangladesh unsure whether they can take cattle to Dhaka's Eid-ul-Azha markets.
Livestock
The Kolkata Cattle Market Where Non-Muslims Lend a Hand
Non-Muslims are helping at Kolkata's 'Allah Bharosa' cattle market at Park Circus, which organisers say sends a message of communal harmony.
Crops
How Many Animals Are Sacrificed During Eid in Which Country?
Millions of animals are sacrificed each Eid-ul-Azha across Muslim-majority countries, and the hides they yield feed a sizeable leather trade.
Agribusiness
Traders Find No Buyers for Cattle Even After Cutting Prices
Traders at the temporary cattle market in Merul Badda found few buyers on Friday and could not sell large cows even at prices well below the previous day's offers.
Agribusiness
Brisk Trade at Gabtoli Cattle Market, Buyers and Sellers 'Satisfied' With Prices
A day before Eid-ul-Azha, sales picked up at Gabtoli cattle market, where sellers from other districts accepted near-target prices and many buyers said they were satisfied.
Agribusiness
Traders in 'Big Trouble' Over Cattle Raised as a Passion
Buyers at the Mirpur 14 Cantonment Board cattle market are choosing small and medium cows, leaving traders with large animals struggling to sell a night before Eid.
Livestock
Pickups and Mini-Trucks in Demand for Carrying Sacrificial Animals in Faridpur
In Faridpur, pickups, mini-trucks and nosimon-korimon vehicles are in heavy demand for carrying sacrificial animals to and from cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
Agribusiness
'Kalapahar' Weighs 1,246 kg, Priced at Tk 10 Lakh
A huge black bull that visitors at the Bhatara cattle market call Kalapahar weighs 1,246 kg, and its owner will sell it for Tk 10 lakh.
Agribusiness
Few Animals, High Prices at Kalshi Market
With one day left before Eid-ul-Azha, Kalshi cattle market in Dhaka has few animals and high asking prices, and many buyers leave empty-handed.
Livestock
Dhaka Empties for Long Holiday, Jams Near Cattle Markets and City Exits
With a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday under way, Dhaka is nearly empty, though cattle markets and the main exit points are congested.