Sales of sacrificial animals began in Dhaka's makeshift cattle markets on Thursday (June 13) ahead of the holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of the Muslim community, said officials concerned.

According to the two city corporations, 9 temporary haats have been set up apart from Gabtali permanent haat in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) area and 11 temporary haats have been set up apart from Sarulia permanent cattle haat in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) area. 

However, due to court's directive, cattle market will not be set up in Aftabnagar this year.

The temporary haats in the DNCC area are set up at an open space adjacent to Dhaka Polytechnic Institute, Kanchkura Beparipara Rahman Nagar residential project site in Ward No. 44, Mostul Check Post in Khilkhet under Ward Number 43, an open space adjacent to Sutivola Canal at Vatara, Kaola Shialdanga in Sectors 16 and 18 at Uttara, Boubazar area, Mirpur Section-06 (Eastern Housing open space) and Mohammadpur Bosila 40 feet road side.   

Besides, the temporary cattle markets are also set up at Jatrabari Dania College, Dholaikhal Truck Terminal, Amulia Model Town, Meradia Bazar, a designated place near Kamalapur Stadium, Rahmatganj Club, Shyampur Kadamtali Truck Stand, North Shahjahanpur Khilgaon Railgate Bazar, Institute of Leather Engineering and Technology at Hazaribag, Postogola open field and near Bishwa Road beside Little Friends Club.

BDST: 1115 HRS, JUNE 13, 2024
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