Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Cattle traders say they are optimistic about making good profits this time as the government sealed the border to stop the inflow of cattle from neighbouring countries.

Livestock farmers thanked the government for the initiative to ensure good prices for local cattle as the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) said there are more than enough locally-reared sacrificial animals to meet the demand.

Twenty-five makeshift cattle markets are there in the capital, which are flooded with local cattle. Most of them were brought from other parts of the country. But the sale is expected to pick up the pace on Saturday as the Eid is scheduled to be celebrated on Monday.

"We hope to have a good sale between Saturday and Sunday n...