93 lakh animals sacrificed during Eid-ul-Adha: Minister
A total of 93,67,418 sacrificial animals were slaughtered across the country during this year's Eid-ul-Adha, meeting 100% of the demand through domestic livestock, Fisheries and Livestock State Minister Sultan Salauddin Tuku said today.
"This year, the total demand for sacrificial animals was 1,01,06,334 against a domestic supply of 1,23,33,840. Following Eid, a surplus of 29,66,422 animals remains in the country," the state minister said.
He disclosed the figures at a press briefing held at the conference room of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock at the Bangladesh Secretariat this afternoon.
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Citing preliminary data from eight divisions under the Department of Livestock Services (DLS), the state minister said that of the total slaughtered animals, 48,64,158 were cattle and buffaloes, 45,02,233 were goats and sheep, and 1,027 were other animals.
Highlighting the division-wise statistics, the state minister said Dhaka division recorded the highest number of sacrificial animals, while Rajshahi division secured the second position.
In Dhaka division, the highest number of 23,51,666 animals were sacrificed, followed closely by 23,42,869 animals in Rajshahi division.
Besides, 17,34,025 animals were sacrificed in Chattogram division, 10,50,554 in Rangpur division, 8,46,005 in Khulna division, 4,00,160 in Barishal division, 3,67,818 in Mymensingh division and 2,74,321 in Sylhet division.
Comparing the data with the previous year, the state minister said the number of sacrificial animals increased by 2,31,418 this year.
"In 2025, the projected demand for sacrificial animals was 1,03,79,202 against an availability of 1,24,47,337. A total of 91,36,000 animals were sacrificed last year, leaving a surplus of 33,11,337 animals," he added.
The state minister attributed the success to the government's timely policy support, the relentless hard work of farmers and rising investment from entrepreneurs, which he said had collectively made the livestock sector strong and self-reliant.
He reiterated that the government is actively working to implement modern technologies and farmer-friendly policies to further boost the rural economy and ensure the sustainable development of the livestock sector.
Fisheries and Livestock Secretary Md Delwar Hossain, Department of Livestock Services Director General Md Shahzaman Khan and senior officials of the ministry were present at the briefing, among others.
