DHAKA, May 13, 2026 (BSS) — A total of 175 people, including members of juvenile gangs, were arrested during a special anti-crime drive conducted by Mirpur Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) aimed at ensuring public safety and curbing drug trafficking, extortion and terrorism. According to Mirpur Division sources, the daylong operation was carried out on Tuesday in several crime-prone areas under the division.  During the raids, police also recovered various narcotics and locally made weapons from the possession of the accused. Among those arrested, 50 were detained from Mirpur Model Police Station area, 24 from Pallabi, 15 from Kafrul, 16 from Shah Ali, 44 from Darus Salam, 10 from Bhashantek and 16 from Rupnagar police station areas. Police said the arrested individuals have been sent to the court.

LAKSHMIPUR, May 13, 2026 (BSS) - Farmers in Lakshmipur are busy preparing sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, while the Department of Livestock Services is providing guidance and support to ensure proper care and management of cattle across the district. According to the Livestock Department, the district has raised more sacrificial animals than the expected demand this year. A total of 1,39,000 cattle have been reared in the district, while the estimated demand for Eid-ul-Azha stands at 89,215 animals. Of these, 95,477 animals are currently ready for sale, leaving a surplus of 6,262 animals. During a visit to the Adarsha Cow Farm in the Balaishpur area of Sadar upazila on Tuesday morning, it was found that around 200 indigenous breed cows are being raised there in a natural environment. A prospective buyer, Abul Hasan, said he prefers indigenous cattle and said cows priced between Taka 1 lakh and Taka 5 lakh at the farm. He added that a farmer asked Taka 2 lakh for a cow, but he offered Taka 1.5 lakh, which was declined. Besides the Adarsha Cow Farm, buying and selling activities are taking place in nearly 3,000 farms across the district’s five upazilas. Farmers are taking extra care of the animals by ensuring regular feeding, bathing, and medical checkups. They are also maintaining strict supervision to prevent any health issues among the cattle. However, many farmers expressed concern over this year’s market situation due to the rising cost of cattle feed and the higher number of animals compared to demand. Farukur Rahman Faruk, owner of Adarsha Cow Farm, said the cattle are being fed nutritious food including khoil, wheat, rice bran, husk, gram, and green grass following the advice of the Livestock Department. He emphasized that the animals are being raised naturally without the use of harmful steroids or hormones. District Livestock Officer Dr. AKM Fazlul Haque said the department is providing farmers with various suggestions regarding cattle rearing and treatment. He added that the district has sufficient sacrificial animals to meet local demand and expressed hope that there will be no shortage or disruption during Eid-ul-Azha.