Dhaka, June 11 -- Eid-ul-Azha, one of the largest religious festivals in the Muslim world, was celebrated in Bangladesh on June 7 amid utmost enthusiasm through sacrificing a vast number of animals this year.
Over 9.1 million animals, mostly cows and goats, were sacrificed in the country during Eid-ul-Azha.
This information was shared with the media on Tuesday by Md. Mamun Hasan, Senior Information Officer of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock.
According to the official data from the Department of Livestock Services, a total of 9,136,734 animals were sacrificed in the country in 2025. This includes 4,705,106 cows/buffaloes; 4,430,668 goats/sheep; and 960 other animals.
The Department of Livestock Services, under the Ministry of Fis...