Dhaka, April 19 -- To make it easier for the people in Dhaka to buy sacrificial animals for Eid-ul-Azha, the two city corporations decided to set up 25 temporary cattle markets where traders and farmers from different parts of the country could bring their livestock.

Subject to moon sighting, Eid-ul-Azha is expected to be observed on May 27 or 28 this year.

To meet the demand, the two Dhaka city corporations have floated tenders for 25 temporary cattle markets so far.

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is making arrangements to set up 13 cattle markets, said Mohammad Mobashsher Hasan, chief estate officer at the DSCC.

He said the DSCC announced tenders for 13 locations so far, including Shahjahanpur, Postogola, Donia, Dholaikhal,...