Dhaka, May 26 -- Cattle markets across the capital witnessed a sharp rise in trading activity on Monday as Eid-ul-Azha approaches, with only two days left before the festival.

Despite heavy morning rain that caused temporary waterlogging and disrupted movement in several areas, buyers and sellers thronged the markets later in the day as the Eid holiday period began.

Traders said business remained slow in the morning due to the downpour, but transactions picked up significantly in the afternoon as weather improved.

Dhaka now hosts 27 designated cattle markets, including the permanent Gabtoli haat and temporary markets at Aftabnagar, Shahjahanpur and Tejgaon.

Market insiders said medium-sized cattle priced between Tk 100,000 and Tk 200,...