KCC Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju inaugurated the lone cattle market as the chief guest. Photo: BSS

KHULNA, May 21, 2026 (BSS) - The lone cattle market for sacrificial animals under the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) opened this afternoon at the Joragate Bazar premises ahead of Eid-ul-Adha.

KCC Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju inaugurated the market as the chief guest.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, he said several committees had been formed to ensure security and necessary facilities for cattle traders arriving from different areas.

He said the city corporation would remain active in maintaining cleanliness at the market and ensuring an adequate supply of water.

"Responsibilities have been distributed among dedicated committees to supervise different activities," he added.

Responding to public demand, Manju said the market toll (hasil) would remain unchanged from last year.

He said the hasil rate had been reduced to 4 percent last year from 5 percent in 2024 and expressed hope that despite the lower rate, revenue collection would increase and be deposited into the government treasury.

The KCC administrator also appreciated the cooperation of political parties in managing the market. He added that Bangladesh Bank's Khulna office had taken measures to detect counterfeit currency notes.

KCC Secretary and Convener of the Cattle Market Committee Razib Ahmed presided over the function, while Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) Commissioner Khan Zahidul Hasan spoke as a special guest.

According to the market organising committee, the cattle market has been established in compliance with hygiene regulations and no other cattle market will be allowed within the city area.

The market features modern management facilities, including round-the-clock CCTV surveillance, uninterrupted electricity supply, computerised hasil collection, and counterfeit currency detection arrangements under Bangladesh Bank's supervision.

The committee also said veterinary services would be available round the clock, alongside clean restaurant facilities, modern public toilets and 24-hour security with support from magistrates, police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel.

The chief guest formally inaugurated the market by releasing balloons and cutting a ribbon, followed by a munajat.