The government today (May 16) said there will be no shortage of sacrificial animals during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Md Abdur Rahman today made this remark at an inter-ministerial meeting on demand assessment and supply of sacrificial animals during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.

The government is fully prepared for the supply and management of sacrificial animals, he said.

He said like in previous years, the demand for sacrificial animals has been determined, and there are 22,77,973 more cattle than the projected demand.

During the upcoming Eid, supply of 1,29, 80, 367 sacrificial animals is expected which is 4, 44,034 more than last time.

Among others, Secretary of Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Md Selim Uddin, Additional Secretary ATM Mustafa Kamal and Director General of Department of Livestock Services Dr Md Reajul Huq, attended the meeting.

BDST: 2051 HRS, MAY 16, 2024
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