Agribusiness
Digital Cattle Markets Dominate Sacrificial Animal Sales
Online sellers of sacrificial animals say most of their stock sold out early this year, as buyers seek convenience and transparent live-weight pricing.
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Livestock18-maund 'Bhoyonkor' and 17-maund 'Badsha Babu' priced at Tk 16 lakh in Kalapara
Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026, a farm in Mohipur, Kalapara, Patuakhali, asked Tk 16 lakh for two big bulls, the Friesian 'Bhoyonkor' and the Sahiwal 'Badsha Babu', which it said were raised on natural feed over four years.
LivestockBogura cattle market buyers and sellers allege tolls above set rates before Eid
Before Eid-ul-Azha in May 2026, buyers and sellers at Bogura's Sabgram, Mohasthan and other cattle markets alleged that lessees' collectors were charging tolls above the rates set by the administration. Lessees cited lease costs and common practice; the Shibganj UNO said action would be taken.
AgribusinessFriesian 'Kalo Pahar' draws crowds at Mirsarai's Bortakia market, priced at Tk 7 lakh
At Mirsarai's Bortakia cattle market on 23 May 2026, a farmer asked Tk 7 lakh for 'Kalo Pahar', a Friesian he put at 20 maunds; by evening the best offer was Tk 4.5 lakh.
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SAU Students Provide Veterinary Services at Dhaka's Eid Cattle Markets
Fifty-four students of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University are serving as intern vets at Dhaka's sacrificial animal markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
LivestockTrader alleges cattle bound for Siddhirganj were forced off at a Bandar market
A cattle trader alleged that 36 cattle he was bringing by trawler to the Navana market in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, were forcibly unloaded at a market at Bandar's No. 1 ferry ghat on 23 May 2026. The market's leaseholder said the cattle were released and nobody was beaten; police said the beating was not yet confirmed.
AgribusinessGabtoli market: 4-maund cattle priced at Tk 1.4 lakh, sales yet to begin
On 23 May 2026, five days before Eid-ul-Azha, sellers at Dhaka's Gabtoli cattle market were asking Tk 1,40,000 to Tk 1,50,000 for cattle yielding four maunds of meat, but few buyers had come and traders blamed rising feed and other costs.
Agribusiness
Century-Old Baradi Goat Market Bustling in Meherpur
Meherpur's century-old Baradi goat market is bustling ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with buyers most interested in medium-sized goats.
AgribusinessSmall and medium cattle most in demand at Moulvibazar's Eid markets
Five days before Eid-ul-Azha in 2026, small and medium cattle were the animals most in demand at Moulvibazar's markets. Buyers said sellers were asking high prices for them, while the district livestock office counted 74,584 animals prepared, more than the district needed.
LivestockPabna's cattle markets crowded but sales slow ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026
On 23 May 2026, cattle markets in Pabna including Pushpapara were full of sacrificial animals but sales were slow, with cattle selling at Tk 30,000 to 35,000 a maund.
LivestockSherpur farmers fear smuggled Indian cattle as Eid-ul-Azha markets open
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha in May 2026, farmers at Sherpur's cattle markets said high feed costs and low offers left little profit and feared losses if Indian cattle crossed the border; police said they were working with the BGB to keep cattle smuggling at zero.
LivestockHow to Spot Sick or Artificially Fattened Animals at Eid Cattle Markets
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha in May 2026, Bangladesh Agricultural University professor Dr Mst Minara Khatun advised buyers on choosing a healthy sacrificial animal and spotting animals fattened with steroids or hormones.
Agribusiness
Now a 'Donald Trump' on a Pirojpur Farm
Two big bulls named 'Donald Trump' and 'Lalu', raised naturally on a Pirojpur farm, are drawing visitors ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.