Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- LGRD Minister Md Tazul Islam on Tuesday called for slaughtering sacrificial animals at designated spots and clearing the wastes as soon as possible.

"It's very important for checking environmental pollution and ensure public health safety," he said at an inter-ministerial meeting on slaughtering sacrificial animals at fixed spots and removing wastes.

He said 96 cattle markets and 2,941 slaughtering spots were fixed at 12 city corporations this year, adding: "Action will be taken if anyone sets up cattle markets without permission."

Minister Islam said the waste must be cleared by 9pm on the day of Eid-ul-Azha. Round-the-clock cooperation will be extended through control room for removal of wastes.

It was informed at t...