DHAKA, June 5,  (V7N) – With Eid-ul-Azha approaching, all 22 designated cattle markets in Dhaka have become bustling hubs of activity, drawing thousands of buyers and sellers despite intermittent rain and muddy conditions.

Markets opened officially on Tuesday but have been active for days, with the busiest period now underway. Demand is strongest for medium-sized, locally raised cows, with prices holding within reasonable limits, traders and buyers say.

At the Dhaka Polytechnic Institute market, cows, goats, and sheep were seen in high supply. Indian cattle are notably absent this year, according to traders like Mostafa Matabbar and Russell, who highlighted growing consumer preference for naturally fed local breeds.

“Prices have slightly risen in the past 24 hours but are still better than previous years,” noted Shariful Islam, a Dhaka University student at North Shahjahanpur market.

Goat prices range between Tk 10,000 and Tk 50,000, depending on size, with small cows also in high demand at Gabtoli, the city’s largest cattle market.

In a rare attraction, camels from Rajasthan, India, were spotted at Gabtoli, attracting crowds and content creators.

Markets like Amulia and Merul Badda are also seeing heavy foot traffic, with temporary shelters being built and security heightened to manage crowds. However, no markets were allowed in Aftabnagar and Meradia due to court orders, said city 

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