25 cattle markets for Eid in Dhaka

There will be arrangements of 25 permanent and makeshift markets of sacrificial animals in Dhaka Metropolitan area ahead of this year’s Eid-ul-Azha.

Dhaka South City Corporation will host 15 such markets and Dhaka North City Corporation the other 10, DMP Deputy Commissioner (media) Masudur Rahman said today.

Apart from these certain spots, no makeshift cattle markets will be allowed, he said.

DMP Deputy Commissioner (media) Masudur Rahman. Photo: Star

The managements of the cattle markets have to operate their business in the demarcated boundary and will not be allowed to spill over adjacent roads.

The ‘Haat’ (makeshift market) authorities have been asked to ensure CCTV surveillance and the markets adequately manned with volunteers to maintain discipline and hassle-free trade.

Police control rooms and security watch towers will be stationed at each market.

Fake note detectors will be installed to prevent forgery and temporary bank booths will remain operational for immediate transactions, he added.

The Eid-ul-Azha, the Eid that involves sacrificing animals, will be held on August 22.