Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The government is not in favour of importing cattle from the neighbouring countries with a view to protecting the interest of the domestic livestock sector.

A government body-- Department of Livestock Services (DLS)--says 'no' to a proposal of the commerce ministry to allow cattle import from the neighbouring countries.

If cattle are imported from these countries, the DLS fears it will massively affect the country's developing livestock market.

Even harmful trans-boundary animal diseases like Zoonotic flu, avian flu, anthrax and BSE may enter the country only to put public and animal health at risks.

In a recent hearing on cattle import from Myanmar, the local livestock farmers expressed deep concern over the import ...