United News of Bangladesh

Two giant bulls named ‘Kala Babu’ and ‘Dhala Babu’ have become major attractions in Thakurgaon district ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, drawing crowds of curious visitors and potential buyers to a local farm every day.The bulls, weighing a combined total of around 85 maunds, are being raised at Bismillah Agro Farm in Sadar upazila of the district under special care.People of different ages are flocking to the farm from distant areas, with many coming out of curiosity while others are looking to buy cattle for sacrifice during Eid-ul-Azha.The festive atmosphere at the farm has intensified as the huge bulls gained popularity on social media due to their enormous size and eye-catching appearance.Farm authorities said the Friesian breed cattle have been raised carefully for the past three years with a strict and nutritious diet that includes green grass, bran, oil cake, corn, straw and various fruits.Workers of the farm said the bulls were raised naturally without using any harmful medicines or injections.To attract buyers ahead of Eid, the bulls have been decorated in a groom-and-bride style with colourful ribbons, ornaments and patterned fabrics, further increasing visitors’ interest.Many visitors were seen taking photos and videos with the cattle and sharing them on social media.However, due to their massive size, farm workers are facing difficulties controlling the animals, especially when they are occasionally taken outside the farm at visitors’ requests.Md Rafiqul Islam, director of the farm, said ‘Kala Babu’ has four permanent teeth while ‘Dhala Babu’ has two. “We have raised them with great care for the last three years. Regular care and quality food helped them achieve this size,” he said.The cattle will be sold at Tk 450 per kilogram based on live weight, he added.Many people are visiting just to see them, while others are asking about the price with interest.“We want to provide healthy and quality cattle for Eid sacrifice,” Rafiqul said.A farm employee said the bulls are cleaned every morning and given special food according to a fixed diet plan throughout the day.“Due to the hot weather, they are bathed regularly and proper rest is ensured,” he added.District Livestock Officer Md Saidur Rahman said they are maintaining strict monitoring to prevent the use of harmful substances in cattle fattening ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.“Farms are being inspected regularly to ensure safe and healthy animals,” he said.