Eid-ul-Azha: 24 temporary cattle markets to be set up in capital

A total of 24 temporary cattle markets are to be
established across the capital ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, one of the largest
religious festivals for Muslims, expected to be observed on 27 or 28 May,
depending on moon sighting.
To meet the growing demand for
sacrificial animals, the two city corporations of Dhaka have already begun
preparations. Of the 24 temporary markets, 12 will be set up under Dhaka South
City Corporation (DSCC) and another 12 under Dhaka North City Corporation
(DNCC).
In addition to these, two permanent
cattle markets – Gabtoli (under DNCC) and Sarulia (under DSCC) – operate
year-round. Altogether, residents will have access to 26 markets to purchase
sacrificial animals this year.
The 12 temporary markets in the DSCC area will be located
at West side of Postogola crematorium along the bank of the river, North
Shahjahanpur Maitree Sangha Club grounds, Rahmatganj Club premises, Amulia
Model Town open space, Shyampur Kadamtali truck stand area, Aftabnagar (Eastern
Housing) Blocks E, F, G, H (Sections 1 & 2), Near Shikdar Medical, Amin
Mohammad Group land, From Kajla Bridge to Matuail Mridha Bari water pump road
areas, Dayaganj to Jurain rail crossing roadside spaces, Mostamaji intersection
near Green Banasree Housing, Southeast side of Brothers Union Club, North side
of Golapbag outfall staff quarters
According to DSCC Chief Property
Officer Mohammad Mobasher Hasan, these markets will operate for five days
including the day of Eid. Leaseholders must pay the lease rate along with
cleaning fees, 15% VAT, and 10% income tax. Authorities also reserve the right
to cancel or relocate any markets if necessary.
Apart from the permanent Gabtoli
market, DNCC will set up 12 temporary markets at Khilkhet market area under the
elevated expressway, Mirpur Section-6 (Eastern Housing open space),
Kalshi Balur Math (16 bighas), Near Dhaka Polytechnic Institute, Merul
Badda (Ward 21) near kitchen market, East Hazipara (Ward 23) beside Ikra
Madrasa, and 40-foot road area in Bosila, Mohammadpur
These initiatives aim to streamline
cattle trading, reduce congestion, and ensure a more organised way for the
faithful to complete their act of sacrifice.
















