Bangladesh, May 25 -- For as long as most of us can remember, the weeks leading up to Eid-ul-Azha have followed the same rhythm - the markets buzzing with the arrival of cattle trucks from across the border.

Year after year, cheaper Indian cows would flood in, often leaving our local farmers struggling to compete and forcing them to accept lower prices.

But this year feels genuinely different.

As one of the most significant religious events in the Muslim calendar, Eid-ul-Azha is a time of sacrifice, reflection, and community.

And this time, the animals making their way to the sacrificial grounds are overwhelmingly raised right here in Bangladesh.

Stricter border enforcement and new regulations in India have dramatically reduced the ...