Although the government raised the official price of sacrificial animal hides this Eid, actual market rates fell short, with cowhides selling below set prices. The poor, who rely on hide donations for aid, suffered most. Traders also faced losses due to low demand and high transportation costs. Tannery owners were reluctant to pay fair rates, and goat hides saw almost no demand. Despite a slight improvement from previous years, overall dissatisfaction persisted across the leather market, particularly outside Dhaka.