Dhaka, May 24 -- Fisheries, Livestock, and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid on Sunday said the government has taken special security measures across the country's cattle markets to ensure the safety of traders, farmers, and buyers ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

To prevent the spread of counterfeit currency or fake note, detector machines have been installed at the cattle markets, while dedicated banking services have been made available on-site, allowing sellers to safely deposit their earnings or open new accounts instantly to secure their flow of money, he said.

The minister made these remarks while exchanging views with journalists after visiting the Diabari cattle market in the capital on Sunday morning.

Responding to a query, he...