cattle market
The chaos, beauty, and tradition of Gabtoli cattle market
Experience Dhaka’s iconic Gabtoli cattle market during Eid ul Adha, where traders brave chaotic crowds and mud to sell sacrificial animals. This vibrant, multi-generational ritual now thrives online through TikTokers capturing historic festive traditions.
19 May 2026, 05:50 AM
Dhaka cattle markets: BNP-linked bidders get lion’s share
The two Dhaka city corporations have so far completed the leasing process for 17 makeshift cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with most leases going to BNP leaders or individuals linked to the party.
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Cattle farmers expect better prices ahead of this year's Eid-ul-Azha
With Indian cattle flow down, farmers in Rangpur division expect stronger Eid demand
12 May 2026, 13:22 PM
Govt vows to curb extortion ahead of Eid cattle trade
Law enforcers to act strictly; Army, Rab to join police for cattle market security
6 May 2026, 13:22 PM
‘Chader Haat’ reaches top trending spot on YouTube
The Eid-ul-Azha drama “Chander Haat” has soared to the number one trending spot on YouTube in Bangladesh. This humorous and heartfelt fiction, set in a cattle market, unfolds themes of love and humanity. The final scene, which reveals the tragedy faced by a poor family, has deeply moved many viewers.
22 June 2024, 05:53 AM
The unforgettables of Eid
Eid-ul-Azha was one of the most-awaited, yet fearsome, events of my childhood.
18 June 2024, 10:11 AM
Battle for the cattle
If you think buying a cattle is difficult, try bringing it home from the market!
10 June 2024, 05:49 AM
Rain ruins buyers’ mood
Although Eid-ul-Azha is only four days away and cattle markets are crammed with sacrificial animals, a handful of buyers were seen at cattle markets in Dhaka city due to heavy rains since morning.
8 August 2019, 15:29 PM
Flood Aftermath: Farmers forced to sell cattle at low prices
Small farmers of flood-hit districts, who raised cattle for the Eid-ul-Azha markets, have started selling off their animals at low prices as they are struggling to feed them because of food shortage in the affected districts.
5 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Damaged roads to be repaired in 3 days before Eid: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says all dilapidated roads across the country will be repaired within three days before Eid.
5 August 2019, 07:21 AM
Cattle hotels!
Over 250 families of several villages Tangail's Bhuapur upazila are finding some quick cash by turning their front yards into hotels for cattle.
13 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Big Bull, Big Price: 25 lakh for Parbati
Tk 25 lakh for a single bull.
23 September 2015, 09:12 AM
30 unconscious after eating at Rajshahi hotel
At least 30 people, including cattle traders, become unconscious allegedly after having breakfast at a hotel in Rajshahi.
6 September 2015, 10:56 AM
How Cow
When India denied us our much-needed legitimate river water, they succumbed to the West Bengal logic that water was in short supply across the
border, but stopping migration of excess cows defies all rationality.
4 September 2015, 18:00 PM