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Published : 05 Jun 2025, 05:03 PM
The government's efforts to clamp down on illicit wealth have prevented corrupt people from buying large animals for sacrifice ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said.
During a visit to the cattle market in Gabtoli on Thursday, he said only those who can afford large cattle with honest income are buying them this Eid.
Although Eid is just two days away, sales of sacrificial animals have yet to pick up at cattle markets.
“They [those with black money] had their pockets full with ill-gotten wealth. Now it doesn’t exist anymore. Hence, they can’t buy big-sized cattle. Those corrupt people with black money used to purchase large cattle. Now it’s quite difficult to do so.”
The home advisor spoke to traders and buyers at the Gabtoli market during the visit. Later, he spoke to the media and said that cattle prices were “quite reasonable”. “The prices seem to be lower than last year. Those buying cattle won’t face any trouble.”
In response to another question, he said: “As the head of law enforcement, I have monitored the law and order situation closely. You tell me if you find any shortcomings in the security arrangements.”
“I would say the law and order situation is very good. We need your cooperation to maintain this.”
Law and order will remain stable during the Eid holidays as well, the home advisor said. “The situation in the capital will be excellent. Even if everyone leaves the city for the Eid holidays, our law-enforcing forces are staying back. Therefore, there will be no trouble.”
Reporters also drew the advisor's attention to the traffic congestion from Kalyanpur to Gabtoli. In response, he said: “There is a bit of a traffic jam here, but it will ease in a while.”
Jahangir then visited the Gabtoli Bus Terminal area, checking in with the passengers and inspecting counters of different transport operators.
“As far as I have seen, no one has overcharged passengers. I have not received any complaint.”
Authorities have taken necessary measures to keep the highway clear for Eid trvel, he said.
“Even then, traffic jams are quite common in our country during monsoon. As you can see, it has been raining continuously. I believe there won’t be any more issues once the rain subsides. The condition of the roads is more or less good.”
Regarding overall security, he said: “I can assure you that there won’t be any problem. The law-enforcing agencies are fully prepared to handle any situation."
