Eid-ul-Azha waste to be cleared within 24 hours: LGRD Minister

Eid-ul-Azha waste to be cleared within 24 hours: LGRD Minister

Dhaka, May 30 - Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives Minister Md Tazul Islam stated that all types of waste from sacrificial animals must be removed and the sacrificial sites cleaned within 24 hours.

He made this statement during a press briefing held on Thursday morning following a preparatory review meeting on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha 2024. The meeting focused on preparations at the National Eidgah, management of animal markets, designated places for animal sacrifices, and ensuring prompt waste removal.

In response to a question about designated sacrificial sites, Tazul Islam said that hygienic places must be designated for animal sacrifices and slaughtering. The local administration and local government institutions will widely publicise a list of area-based animal markets and designated sacrificial sites for public awareness.

To prevent fraud, the minister added that fake currency detection machines must be installed in all animal markets across the country. This will be implemented by Bangladesh Bank and the Financial Institutions Division. Additionally, with the assistance of Bangladesh Bank and other banks, arrangements should be made for cashless transactions through ATM booths, point-of-sale (POS) machines, and mobile financial services (MFS).

The preparatory review meeting for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha included specific discussions and recommendations on the preparation of the National Eidgah grounds, management of animal markets, and waste management, among other issues.

Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Md Atiqul Islam, Local Government Division Secretary Muhammad Ibrahim, Mayor of Gazipur City Corporation Zayeda Khatun, were present, among others.-UNB