Dhaka, June 15, 2024 — With the holy Eid-ul-Azha just around the corner, a flurry of activity is evident at the 20 cattle markets across Dhaka's two city corporations. Despite some buyers finding the prices a bit high, sellers insist that they remain within a tolerable range.

Starting on Thursday, these markets will remain open until the morning of June 17, the day of Eid. However, neither buyers nor sellers are willing to wait until the last moment, preferring to secure their Cattles at a convenient time.

At the prominent markets in Uttara’s Diabari sectors 16 and 18, a wide array of cows, goats, and sheep are available. As the final day approaches, the sales volume has surged. While prices were somewhat lower yesterday, a slight increase has been noted today, though sellers argue that they are still reasonable.

A visit to Uttara's cow market on Saturday revealed a diverse selection of small, medium, and large cows. Buyers showed a marked preference for indigenous cows raised on local farms. Some buyers are holding out, hoping for a price drop on the last day, but many are opting to purchase their sacrificial Cattles today.

The markets, operational from Thursday, began receiving cattle shipments several days earlier. Even though the official closure is set for the morning of Eid, the current consensus among buyers and sellers is to avoid last-minute risks, choosing instead to finalize transactions when prices align with expectations.

The demand is high as Eid approaches. Markets in Uttara’s Diabari sectors 16 and 18 are bustling, with a significant stock of cows, goats, and sheep. The market's prices have seen a slight uptick today, but remain within a reasonable range according to market participants.

Uttara's cow market was particularly busy on Saturday, with various breeds of cows, from small to large, filling the market space. Buyers crowded the market, showing a preference for local farm-raised cows. While some expect prices to fall on the last day, most buyers are finalizing their purchases now.

In addition to cows, the markets feature numerous goats and sheep. Sacrificial goats are priced between 10,000 and 20,000 rupees. High-profile cows like Bogra Nawab, Lat Bahadur, Kalo Manik, and Lal Badsha, priced between 12 to 15 lakhs, are also drawing attention.

Khilgaon Railway Colony's adjacent cattle market has also seen a significant influx of livestock, with brisk sales activity reported.

The 8 temporary haats in Dhaka North include:

  • Vacant lot next to sectors 16 and 18 of Uttara Diabari
  • Vacant lot next to Dhaka Polytechnic Institute
  • Mastul Checkpost area
  • Vacant lot of Eastern Housing in Sector 6, Mirpur
  • Open lot near Sutivola canal in Vatara
  • 40 feet Road side vacant lot in Bachila of Mohammadpur
  • Vatulia Saheb Ali Madrasa to Ranavola Sluicegate vacant lot
  • Dakshinkhan Jamun area vacant lot

The 10 temporary haats in Dhaka South include:

  • Empty space near Khilgaon Railgate Maitri Sangh Club
  • Open space near Institute of Leather Technology College in Hazaribagh
  • Empty space around Postgola Shmshanghat
  • Empty space around Bansree Meradia Bazar
  • Empty space near Little Friends Club
  • Vacant area around Bishwa Road near Kamalapur Stadium
  • Vacant area around Dania College
  • Open area near Dholaikhal Truck Terminal
  • Vacant area around Amulia Model Town
  • Vacant area around Rahmatganj Club in Lalbagh

As the Eid festivities draw near, the bustling activity at these markets underscores the significance of this religious occasion for the people of Dhaka.