Dhaka, May 5 -- Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, the second largest religious festival of Muslims scheduled for next month, Dhaka's two city corporations plan to have a total of 22 cattle markets, including two permanent locations.

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will organise nine temporary markets, or 'haats,' in addition to utilising the permanent market in Gabtoli. Meanwhile, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has plans to set up 11 temporary haats alongside its permanent market in Sarulia.

Mohammad Mahe Alam, DNCC's Chief Property Officer, shared with the UNB news agency that initial lease notices for setting up the nine haats have been issued. "The authority retains the right to cancel or add more haats as needed," he explained. He also...