Dhaka, May 13 -- The prices of salt-applied rawhides and skins have been fixed for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, with an increase of Tk 2 to Tk 3 compared to that of the previous year.

The prices of salted sacrificial cowhides have been fixed at Tk 62-67 per square foot (sq ft) in the capital and Tk 57-62 per sq ft outside Dhaka.

The prices of goat hides have been set at Tk 25-30 per sq ft, while baqri skins will be sold at Tk 22-25 per sq ft.

The prices were fixed at a meeting held at the commerce ministry on Wednesday.

Last year, the prices of salted sacrificial cowhides were fixed at Tk 60-65 per sq ft in the capital and Tk 55-60 per sq ft outside Dhaka.

The prices of goat hides were set at Tk 22-27 per sq ft, while baqri skins were p...