Dhaka, May 6 -- Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival for Muslims scheduled for next month, Dhaka's two city corporations are making preparations to accommodate the festive demand for sacrificial animals with a total of 22 cattle markets, including two permanent locations.
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is set to organize 9 temporary markets, or haat, in addition to utilizing the permanent market in Gabtoli.
Mohammad Mahe Alam, DNCC's chief property officer, disclosed that initial lease notices for setting up the 9 haat have been issued.
"The authority retains the right to cancel or add more haat as needed," explained Mahe Alam.
He further said, "Efforts are underway to boost online livestock transactions, inc...