Eid-ul-Azha: Focus on cattle smuggling as Indian variant raises eyebrows

The government is preparing for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha with a focus on cross-border movement in light of the recently confirmed community transmission of the Indian coronavirus variant in Bangladesh.

“Law enforcers have to remain cautious about illegal cattle smuggling through the

During an inter-ministerial meeting, he has also asked mayors of city corporations and municipalities across the country to take extra precautionary measures during the Eid considering the Covid-19 situation.

“No cattle markets should be allowed to operate on the streets or at playgrounds. All districts, upazilas, municipalities and unions should designate a few spots for the slaughtering of animals,” he said.

Dhaka North mayor emphasizes online cattle markets

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) are going to arrange 13 and nine cattle markets, respectively, this year.

DNCC Mayor Md Atiqul Islam stressed the use of digital cattle markets bearing in mind the pandemic.

“We have discussed the matter with a2i,” he said.

DNCC would allocate 20,000 biodegradable plastic bags and more than 100,000 polythene bags for waste removal purposes during this year’s Eid-ul-Azha, the mayor said.

He requested everyone to follow hygiene rules and said the city corporation would distribute as many as 100,000 masks among buyers at the cattle markets in the area.

This year, DNCC has fixed 250 spots for animal slaughter amid Eid.

It will also open two hotlines — 09602222333 and 09602222334 — for emergencies.