Dhaka, July 10 -- Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim today said the government won't allow import of sacrificial animals on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

"Under no circumstance, government will allow bringing cattle from abroad this year," he said while addressing an online meeting on ensuring the supply and sale of healthy cattle at 'haat'.

The minister noted that the government will take all necessary measures to ensure the animal sacrifice in a healthy manner.

"With a view to protect the environment, all necessary arrangements will be made for marketing and selling of sacrificial animals in a healthy way during Eid-ul-Azha," the minister said.

He cautioned all to abide by health guidelines at cattle markets and urged to ...