The government has taken a strict stance along the bordering area so that no cattle can enter into the country illegally ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, said Fisheries and Livestock Minister Md Abdur Rahman on Sunday.
“Allegations have been found against some dishonest people that they are involved in bringing cattle illegally to discourage our local farmers ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha. However, the government has taken a stringent measure in this regard,” he said.
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A request will be made to the Home Ministry to take necessary steps, he said while speaking at a programme held at Sher-e-Bangla Agriculture University on the occasion of World Milk Day-2024, as a chief guest.
Mentioning that milk production will be increased depending on milk consumption, the minister said the government is working to achieve self-sufficiency by increasing milk production.
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He also assured of taking steps so that the farmers can get fair prices of their produced products.