Dhaka, May 22 -- ul-Azha on the horizon, farmers and livestock rearers across Khulna are in full swing preparing sacrificial animals amid market uncertainty.

This year, the supply has already exceeded local demand by 6,778 animals, highlighting both the region's readiness and lingering concerns over market dynamics.

According to the Department of Livestock Services, a total of 1,63,063 sacrificial animals have been prepared in Khulna's nine upazilas and metropolitan areas. This number surpasses the projected demand of 1,56,285.

While this indicates a well-prepared livestock sector, the surplus has notably decreased compared to last year, when 1,56,278 animals were available against a demand of 1,34,443-leaving a surplus of 21,835.

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