Number of cattle markets may be reduced if necessary: Quader

Apprehending a rise in coronavirus cases due to cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today urged authorities concerned to take necessary steps in this regard and reduce the number of cattle markets if needed.

"An effective guideline should be formulated before setting up cattle markets to contain the spread of Covid-19 and if needed, the number of cattle markets will be reduced," he said at a regular press briefing from his residence.

Quader said no one will be allowed to set up cattle markets on the highways and adjacent areas.

Talking about the flood situation, Quader, also the road transport and bridges minister, said houses and crops lands in many areas have been affected by the flood.

Relief materials are being sent to the flood-hit areas and the prime minister is monitoring the flood situation with importance, he added.

He urged people to work with courage to tackle the disasters.