Eid-ul- Azha cattle markets packed in Sylhet

S A Shofiee, Sylhet :

There are only two days left for the holy Eid-ul-Azha and with these two days in hand, the sacrificial cattle markets in Sylhet are packed. Compared to last year, farm owners are dreaming of making a profit by selling local cows.

This time, more cows are being sold from local farmers than from the market. On Wednesday, a visit to the largest cattle market in Sylhet city, Kazirbazar, saw that this year, farmers have brought large and medium-sized cows from different parts of the country, where they are waiting to sell to buyers. On a visit to Kazirbazar, it was seen that along with cows and goats, farmer Moazzem Ahmed has brought two buffaloes from Moulvibazar in Sylhet. He has named them Black Diamond and Pink Diamond.

The buffaloes, named according to their body color, have already become the talk of the town across Sylhet. People of all ages, from children to children, are flocking to see them. In the city’s Supply Road, Chasni Pir’s Mazar Gate, Subid Bazar area, 2/3 people can be seen sitting with cows in an illegal market. Even though there are no buyers there, they are sitting.

Nizam Uddin, a goat seller who came from Shahgali, Zakiganj, Sylhet to Kazi Bazar, said, “A week ago, I brought 28 goats. I have sold only 3. There are no people, no sales. Every year, I used to sell them all in such a short time. This time, that is not happening anymore. Whenever people come, they just ask the price and leave. There are still 3/4 days left, let’s see what happens.” Abdus Salam, who came to buy cows from Sheikhghat in the city, said, “This time, there are fewer cows. Earlier, it was not possible to walk 3/4 days ago. And today, there are not so many people.

I am looking at cows. I am not getting what I want. Even if I like the cows, they are not sold at the price. It seems that there are no cows below one lakh taka.” Moyna Mia, a cattle trader from Temukhi area, said, “I am bringing 12 cows on Monday night.

One cow was sold on Tuesday morning. I have cows here starting from 1 lakh 45 thousand taka to 80 thousand taka. If I get a good price, I can sell the rest. People are coming less, due to which there is no sale.

However, it is hoped that the number of people will increase from tomorrow. Shahadat Hossain Lolon, manager of the Kazi Bazar cattle market, said that the market condition is good. It is hoped that the presence of people will increase from today.