DHAKA, JUNE 06 (V7N) - As Bangladesh gears up for the joyous occasion of Eid al-Adha on June 7, 2025, preparations are in full swing across the nation to ensure smooth celebrations and vibrant festivities. Authorities are focusing on maintaining order at cattle markets, with RAB-13 in Rangpur ensuring a peaceful environment for buying and selling sacrificial animals, free from broker-related violence or irregularities. In Jhalakathi, a massive bull named "Black Diamond," weighing approximately 1.8 tons, has become a star attraction, drawing hundreds of visitors daily. Its owner, Md. Saiful Islam, has priced it at Tk 1 million, offering an additional bull as a gift, though he faces challenges in transporting the animal to market.
In Rajshahi, blacksmiths are working tirelessly to meet the surge in demand for slaughtering tools, with prices slightly increasing due to higher labor and material costs. Despite the challenges, traders anticipate strong sales as Eid approaches. The Rajshahi district administration has finalized plans for the celebration, including hoisting the national flag, decorating public spaces, and ensuring proper waste management after sacrifices. The main Eid congregation is scheduled for 7:30 AM at Hazrat Shah Makhdum Central Eidgah Maidan.
Meanwhile, Rangpur is also preparing for Eid prayers, with the main congregation planned at the Collectorate Eidgah ground at 8 AM. Alternative arrangements have been made in case of rain 

. On a broader scale, the government is advancing its land management automation project, aiming to make 17 land-related services available online by July, a move expected to reduce disputes and streamline processes.
Elsewhere, tensions remain high in Pabna's Atgharia following a BNP-Jamaat clash, with cases filed but no arrests made. In Rangamati, a fire gutted 30 shops in Baghaichhari Municipality, sparking public anger over the absence of a fire station despite land being acquired for one in 2018. Controversy also brews in Rajshahi, where the BGB seized 24 cows, claiming they were smuggled from India, leading to protests by owners who assert the cattle are local.
On the international front, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to visit the UK from June 9-13 to strengthen economic and trade ties, with discussions expected to include the recovery of laundered money. As the nation prepares for Eid, these developments highlight the blend of tradition, community, and progress shaping the celebrations.
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