The government has warned of strict action against extortion during the transport of sacrificial animals.
State Minister, Mir Shahe Alam has said, immediate action will be taken if extortion occurs on the roads during cattle transport.
During a visit to Gabtoli cattle market, he said, law enforcement agencies, including police, army, and RAB, will be deployed, along with measures to prevent fake currency.
He added that markets cannot be set up on roads or near rail tracks, and steps have been taken to avoid traffic congestion.
During this that time, the officials from Dhaka North City Corporation and Dhaka Metropolitan Police were present.