Dhaka, June 13, 2024 – Sales of sacrificial animals at 22 cattle markets, including two permanent haats, have commenced today in the capital, five days before the second largest religious festival of the Muslim community. This announcement was made by officials from the two city corporations overseeing the markets.
According to the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), 9 temporary markets have been established in the DNCC area, in addition to the permanent Gabtali haat. Meanwhile, 11 temporary markets have been set up in the DSCC area, supplementing the permanent Sarulia haat. Notably, due to a court directive, no cattle market will be set up in Aftabnagar this year.
Peal Hasan, the Public Relations Department Information Officer for DNCC, informed the media that a total of 10 haats, including one permanent haat, will be operational in the DNCC area. He emphasized that these markets will be open for five days from June 13 until the morning of Eid. "All necessary arrangements have been made to ensure safe and comfortable trading of sacrificial animals," Hasan stated.
Innovative payment solutions have been introduced to facilitate transactions. Buyers can purchase cattle using online banking without carrying cash. Instant bank accounts can be opened under the supervision of Bangladesh Bank, with numerous bank booths available in the market areas for this purpose.
In addition to financial facilities, arrangements have been made for ablution and prayers for buyers at the markets. To maintain discipline, leaseholders have been warned against allowing sellers to set up stalls on the streets. Violators will face forfeiture of their security deposits. Law enforcement agencies will be present to ensure the safety and security of buyers and sellers.
The temporary haats in the DNCC area will be located at:
Open space adjacent to Dhaka Polytechnic Institute
Kanchkura Beparipara Rahman Nagar residential project site in Ward No. 44
Mostul Check Post in Khilkhet under Ward Number 43
Open space adjacent to Sutivola Canal at Vatara
Kaola Shialdanga in Sectors 16 and 18 at Uttara
Boubazar area
Mirpur Section-06 (Eastern Housing open space)
Mohammadpur Bosila 40 feet roadside
Abu Naser, Public Relations Officer of DSCC, announced that the DSCC area will host 11 temporary markets alongside the permanent Sarulia haat starting tomorrow. Each market will have a monitoring committee, including a magistrate, to maintain overall discipline. Any irregularities beyond DSCC guidelines will be promptly addressed.
Additionally, control rooms have been set up in each haat, along with a central control room, to ensure smooth operations. Similar to DNCC, DSCC markets will feature instant banking facilities under the supervision of Bangladesh Bank, with adequate bank booths available.
The temporary cattle markets in the DSCC area will be established at:
Jatrabari Dania College
Dholaikhal Truck Terminal
Amulia Model Town
Meradia Bazar
Designated place near Kamalapur Stadium
Rahmatganj Club
Shyampur Kadamtali Truck Stand
North Shahjahanpur Khilgaon Railgate Bazar
Institute of Leather Engineering and Technology at Hazaribag
Postogola open field
Near Bishwa Road beside Little Friends Club
The authorities are committed to ensuring a safe and organized environment for the trading of sacrificial animals during this important religious period.
