Cattle Prices Lower This Year, Says Home Affairs Adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Thursday that cattle prices are comparatively lower this year than last year.

Speaking to reporters after visiting the Gabtoli Bus Terminal and Cattle Market in Dhaka, he assured that there is a sufficient supply of sacrificial animals this year, so buyers are unlikely to face difficulties in purchasing cattle.

Commenting on prices at the Gabtoli market, the adviser described them as “reasonably affordable,” adding that buyers are benefitting from this situation.

“It seems to me that cattle prices are slightly lower this year compared to previous years,” he said.

When asked why some people appear hesitant to buy large cattle, he explained, “Previously, many had pockets full of black money. Now, with reduced corruption, they don’t have that kind of money. Still, there are many honest people who can afford big cattle and will buy them.”

On security measures at cattle markets, Lt Gen Jahangir Alam Chowdhury assured that there is no shortfall and that adequate arrangements have been made to ensure safety.

Regarding Dhaka’s security during the Eid holidays, he stated, “Though many people will leave Dhaka for Eid, law enforcement agencies will remain in the city to maintain security. The capital’s security situation is expected to remain stable.”

Earlier, while visiting the Gabtoli Bus Terminal, the adviser said he had not received any complaints about overpriced transport tickets or artificial transport crises.

He acknowledged that rain had caused traffic congestion in some areas but assured that comprehensive measures have been taken to ease traffic, especially on highways.