Although there are no restrictions due to Covid-19, preparations are underway to set up sacrificial animal market online like last year. In this case return policy and online payment will be implemented.
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim conveyed the message in the conference room of the Livestock Department on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Speaking as the chief guest at an inter-ministerial meeting on assessment of demand, supply and ensuring free transportation of sacrificial animals, the minister said, “Last year, a lot of cattle were sold online. This time too, the system is going on. As part of this, the government is going to introduce a system of refund if the animals bought online for Eid-ul-Azha sacrifice are not liked. Besides, measures will be taken in coordination with Bangladesh Bank so that farmers can make financial transactions in a smart manner instead of cash.”
He further said that due to the deteriorating pandemic situation in the country, proper hygiene rules have to be followed at every sacrificial animal market. There should have hand washing and sanitizer facilities. The cattle markets will be operated maintaining a certain distance as well. Adequate members of law enforcement agencies will be deployed to ensure security. I hope none of the buyers and sellers will be harassed.
The Minister said that Eid-ul-Azha is very important for the Muslim community. Other government departments, including the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, are working to ensure that this is celebrated with ease.
According to data presented by the minister, 46 lakh 11 thousand 383 cows and buffaloes, 75 lakh 11 thousand 517 goats and sheep, one thousand 409 camels, dumbas, Garols and about one crore 21 lakh 24 thousand 389 sacrificial animals will be available for the upcoming Eid. A total of 18,358 butchers, including 9,402 professional butchers and 8,956 seasonal butchers, have been trained by the Department of Livestock on the occasion of Qurbani, the sacrifice.
During the meeting, it was mentioned that the Department of Road Transport and Highways would not set up haats on the highways to keep the supply of animals in order. The farmers called for setting up a hotline to prevent extortion during the movement of animals.