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CHATTOGRAM, May 26, 2026 (BSS) - Buyers are flocking to cattle markets across the city as final preparations underway for Eid-ul-Azha, with only two days left before the festival.

The Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) initially permitted 10 official markets last week, which will remain open until the day of Eid. However, a CCC official noted that authorities might approve two additional makeshift locations due to the high volume of livestock and available open space.

To ensure the health of the livestock, veterinarians are stationed at the markets to conduct physical examinations on incoming animals. Livestock trucks continue to arrive in the city daily from various parts of the country.

While the markets are well-stocked, early buyers have noted that prices are noticeably higher than last year. Sellers attribute the price hike to a sharp rise in animal feed costs and transportation expenses. 

Although trading started slow, vendors expect sales to surge significantly over the final 24 hours.

To maintain order and protect traders, the government has implemented strict security measures. Heavy deployments of police, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Ansar, and plainclothes officers are securing the market perimeters, city entry points and major transport routes.