Dhaka will host 19 temporary cattle markets for this year's Eid-ul-Adha, with 10 located in areas under Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and 9 under Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). The city authorities have already invited open tenders for lease agreements.
The cattle markets will operate for five days, including the three days before Eid. Security arrangements will be in place, and authorities have warned that strict action will be taken against leaseholders who violate the rules.
Preparations are underway as the Eid festival approaches. DNCC and DSCC have begun setting up the markets, following government guidelines. However, due to a court directive, the popular markets at Aftabnagar and Meradia will not be allowed this year.
In the north, the permanent market at Gabtoli will function alongside temporary ones in Bosila, Mirpur, Khilkhet, and Badda. DNCC Administrator Mohammad Ejaz assured that all markets will be operated peacefully and transparently, with leases awarded to the highest bidders. He emphasised that leaseholders must maintain cleanliness and avoid disrupting public roads.
In the south, markets will be set up in locations such as the open space at North Shahjahanpur Maitree Sangha Club and Sadek Hossain Khoka field. DSCC Administrator Dr Md Zillur Rahman confirmed that the initial round of tendering has been completed, and lease awards will strictly follow government instructions.
The deadline for submitting bids in the second phase is May 27. Afterwards, the highest bidders will be finalised. Both city corporations have pledged to ensure proper management of the markets and strict monitoring of waste disposal throughout the Eid season.
