Cattle markets across the country are filling up, mixed reactions over prices

The markets for sacrificial animals are filling up in different parts of the country. However, the number of wholesale buyers and traders is higher than that of general buyers. There is a mixed reaction over the prices. And farmers and livestock keepers are still not completely satisfied with the sales.
Farmers and livestock keepers have brought cows to the markets in Rangpur from far and wide. More than 500 permanent and temporary markets in the division, including Sathibari, Betgari, Khansama, Barabari, are now crowded with cows and traders. Traders are coming from various districts including Chittagong, Comilla, Khulna, Barisal. Wholesale buyers say that the price per maund is 3 to 4 thousand taka higher than last time. On the other hand, farmers claim that they are having to count losses even after selling cows.
And there are more than 35 permanent and temporary markets in Jamalpur. Buyers say that despite the demand for cows, they are unable to fix the price. However, the markets of Chuadanga are also overflowing with buyers and sellers. Permanent markets have been set up at 5 places in the district. This time, the demand for large cattle is slightly less. The crowd is higher next to medium and small cattle of the indigenous breed. There is a mixed reaction among buyers and sellers about the price.
On the other hand, in Naogaon, medium-sized bulls of the indigenous breed are at the top of the buyers’ choice. Farmers here have prepared twice the animals than the demand. Buyers are also quite happy as the supply is good. However, farmers are unhappy with the market price. In the meantime, ‘Maharaja’ and ‘Rajbabu’ have responded to the sacrificial market in Kishoreganj. A crowd of buyers and visitors is gathering to see these two huge bulls. Farmers say that no harmful steroids were used in their upbringing. They hope to sell them at a good price. Meanwhile, the administration said that livestock and agriculture officials are keeping a close eye on the markets to monitor the health of the animals.