Sylhet, May 17 -- Sylhet is witnessing a surplus of sacrificial animals ahead of this year's Eid-ul-Azha, with supply outstripping the local demand, officials said.

According to the Department of Livestock, more than 308,000 cattle, goats, sheep and other animals are ready for sacrifice across the division, while the estimated demand stands at around 271,500. This indicates that Sylhet will not face any shortage of animals during the upcoming festival.

"There is no reason to worry about a possible crisis. Farmers and households have an adequate stock of animals, and thousands more come from other districts each year," said an official at the Department of Livestock in Sylhet.

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