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DHAKA, June 3, 2025 (BSS) – Cautionary measures have been taken in bordering areas to prevent smuggling of raw hides of the sacrificial animal on the Eid-ul-Azha.

This decision was made at the second meeting of the Committee for the Proper Management of Eid-ul-Azha Affairs, chaired by Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin, said PID handout today. 

Each Deputy Commissioner has been instructed to organize awareness meetings with the supervisors of orphanages, Lillah boarding houses, and madrasas regarding the collection, preservation, and transportation of raw hides.

From midday on Eid day, a special team from the district administration will be deployed in each district to monitor the collection and preservation of hides at madrasas, mosques, orphanages, and other designated locations.

To assist the institutions in properly preserving raw hides, 30,000 metric tons of salt will be distributed free of cost to orphanages, Lillah boarding houses, and madrasas across the country.

Additionally, the export restrictions on raw hides and wet blue leather have been temporarily relaxed for the next three months.

Besides, measures will also be taken to raise awareness against cruelty during animal slaughtering.

Moreover, the Islamic Foundation has instructed all Imams across the country to include guidance in Friday and Eid sermons on the proper method of slaughtering animals and preserving hides.

To encourage proper preservation of raw hides for 15 days after Eid, the Ministry of Commerce, along with district and upazila administrations, will organize coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders.

Furthermore, a control room has been set up at the Ministry of Commerce to address any issues, complaints, or suggestions related to the proper management of sacrificial animal hides.

The control room hotline (01617338067) will remain operational 24 hours from 11:00 AM on Eid   and following three days.