Dhaka, May 16 -- The Bangladesh Railway authorities urged all concerned to refrain from setting up cattle markets on or near railway tracks, land without prior approval ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

In a letter sent to the deputy commissioners of districts where such temporary markets are likely to be set up, the Railways ministry requested necessary steps to prevent unauthorised use of railway property, according to a press release issued on Friday.

The letter said cattle markets are often set up adjacent to railway tracks or on railway-owned land without adequate safety measures.

This poses serious risks to public safety and train operations, potentially disrupting railway schedules during the Eid rush - an outcome the authorities emphasised...