ACI Qurbani Express: A revolutionary step towards hassle-free and shari’ah-compliant Eid ul-Adha cattle procurement

As Eid ul-Adha draws near, ACI—one of Bangladesh's most trusted conglomerates—presents ACI Qurbani Express, an innovative and ethical approach to sacrificial cattle procurement. In collaboration with Shwapno, its retail arm, this service aims to simplify the Qurbani process while ensuring Shari'ah compliance, customer convenience, and fair opportunities for marginal farmers.

For decades, traditional cattle markets have been associated with stress, uncertainty in pricing, concerns over animal health, and a lack of transparency. ACI Qurbani Express addresses these challenges by creating a streamlined and secure system that meets the modern-day needs of both urban and rural communities.

Through Shwapno's wide national footprint and dependable infrastructure, customers can now book sacrificial animals with confidence. This platform ensures direct farmer-to-customer transactions, enabling farmers to receive fair pricing while eliminating middlemen. In doing so, the initiative strengthens the rural economy and supports small-scale livestock owners.

ACI Qurbani Express stands out by offering flexible payment options, allowing customers to pay step-by-step rather than in full at a time. Once the final payment is made, animals are delivered directly to the buyer's doorstep, two days before Eid, ensuring convenience and peace of mind. Currently, this service is available in Dhaka city only.

A major highlight of this initiative is its focus on ethical and natural cattle rearing. All animals are raised by marginal farmers without the use of harmful steroids or artificial growth enhancers. Their health is monitored by certified veterinarians, with regular vaccinations, deworming, and medical check-ups. Customers receive monthly health updates and can even request physical visits to see their animals, ensuring transparency and trust.

To reinforce fairness, ACI has introduced Live Weight Pricing, allowing customers to pay based on the actual live weight of the animal before delivery. Additionally, each animal is tagged with a unique identification code from booking to delivery, ensuring full traceability and peace of mind.

The entire process is supervised by its Shari'ah Supervisory Board, ensuring complete compliance with Islamic principles—from the ownership transfer to handling unforeseen circumstances like animal illness or death. The platform also encourages early booking to allow buyers to form a spiritual connection with their animal, in line with the essence of the Qurbani ritual.

Combining ethical farming, veterinary care, logistics, and faith, ACI Qurbani Express redefines the way Qurbani is done, making it compassionate, responsible, and meaningful.

To experience this new standard of Qurbani, visit the Shwapno website, use the mobile app, or contact the ACI Qurbani Express hotline.