Dhaka, July 26 -- The government has lowered the price of rawhide and skin of sacrificial animals to Tk 35-40 per square foot (sft) (salted) in Dhaka city during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.

Last year, the price of such rawhide and skin was Tk 45-50 per square foot (sft) in the city.

On the other hand, the rate has been fixed at Tk 28-32 per sft outside the capital, which was Tk 35-40 per sft last year.

Goatskin (salted) will sell at Tk 13-15 per sq ft across the country while she-goat's skin at Tk 10-12 per sq ft.

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi made the announcement on the latest rates of rawhides of cows, goats and baqri (female goats) after a meeting with the stakeholders, including tanners and traders concerned on Sunday.

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