Sirajganj farmers gear up for Eid cattle trade with over 617,000 sacrificial animals

UNB, Sirajganj:: Cattle farmers in Sirajganj are now busy fattening cattle ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with more than 617,000 sacrificial animals prepared to meet the growing seasonal demand.Farmers and traders said preparations have intensified across the district as the annual religious festival approaches, with hopes of better earnings during the peak cattle trading season.According to the district livestock department, farms in all nine upazilas have been rearing and fattening cows, buffaloes, goats and sheep for several months.Fattening activities are particularly visible in Shahjadpur, Ullapara, Enayetpur and Belkuchi upazilas, while farmers in Kamarkhanda, Raiganj, Chauhali, Kazipur and Sirajganj Sadar are also actively raising sacrificial animals.Apart from commercial farms, many rural households are rearing cattle on a small scale as an additional source of income ahead of Eid.Trading of sacrificial animals has already begun at some local cattle markets, although traders expect the ...

Govt taking steps to attract foreign tourists to CHT: Minister

Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan has said the country’s hilly region has immense potential for tourism and the government is taking special initiatives to attract not only domestic but also foreign tourists to the region.“Necessary measures are also being taken to ensure the safety of foreign visitors and allow them to travel freely,” he said while addressing a views-exchange meeting on the development of the tourism sector in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, orga...

TCB to launch nationwide truck sale ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will begin a 10-day nationwide emergency truck sale of essential commodities from tomorrow to maintain price stability in the market ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. Und...

5 inter-district robbers held in Jatrabari with firearms, explosives

Detectives have arrested five members of an inter-district robbery gang along with illegal firearms, ammunition, gunpowder, crude bombs and motorcycles in a special drive in Jatrabari area of the capital.The arrestees are Md Liton Jabbar ,52, Ismail Hossain Mamun,55, Md Babul Babu 45, Ayub Bhuiyan,30 and Md Roman,35.They were arrested on Monday from Dayaganj to Jatrabari Shahid Faruk Road area under Jatrabari Police Station.According to DB police, tipped off, a team conducted a drive after learning that members of the inter-district robbery gang were gathering in front of Modern Bikalpo Wooden Furniture shop in the area for committing a robbery.During the operation, police arrested them and recovered two pistols, two magazines, seven rounds of bullet, 2.2 kg of explosives, one machete and ...

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Sports enhance connectivity & cultural exchange: CU VC

Chittagong University (CU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Alauddin Faruquan said that sports not only bring physical and mental development but also play a vital role in strengthening inter-university relations, enhancing connectivity, and promoting cultural exchange.He made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of the Bangladesh Inter-University Football (Men’s & Women’s) Tournament 2026 held at the CU Central Playground on Sunday. He said, the event is a historic milestone for Chittagong University as an inter-university football tournament is being held after 44 years.CU Vice-Chancellor said, “We are extremely delighted that students from 44 universities are participating in this competition in a disciplined manner. With everyone’s cooperation, we hope this tournament will be successfully completed.” He said that such events will further strengthen positive competition, mutual harmony, and fraternity among students.The ceremony was presided over by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) and Sports Advisory Committee Chairman Professor Dr. Md. Kamal Uddin, expressed pride and joy over the revival of the inter-university football tournament after 1982.Chhatra Sangshad (CUCSU) Vice President Ibrahim Hossain Rony delivered a welcome speech, while Acting Director of the Physical Education Department Habibur Rahman Jalal presented the introductory remarks.The event began with the national anthem followed by flag hoisting. The tournament was officially inaugurated by releasing balloons ...

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