Dhaka, June 6 -- sized cattle are witnessing the highest demand at Dhaka's makeshift markets set up ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, while large, high-priced cows are struggling to attract buyers, traders said.

During visits to several cattle markets in the capital, animals priced between Tk 90,000 and Tk 1.8 lakh appeared to be the most sought-after by customers.

Trader Alam Bepari brought six cows to the Merul Badda market after his usual selling spot in Aftabnagar did not host a market this year.

Four of his cows, all medium-sized, were sold for prices ranging from Tk 1.2 to Tk 1.62 lakh.

"The remaining two are large cows. I'm asking Tk 5 lakh for each, but the highest offers so far are around Tk 2.3 lakh," he said.

"Last year, cows priced a...