Seasonal Faria traders in Comilla face financial difficulties as wholesalers and syndicates refuse to buy hides at government-fixed rates. Over 100 traders are stuck with salted hides, waiting for better prices. Traders fear losing capital and possible smuggling of hides to India due to low prices. The absence of district-level monitoring worsens the situation. Authorities have intensified border surveillance to prevent hide smuggling during the sacrificial season, aiming to protect local traders and control illegal exports.
Seasonal Faria traders in Comilla have found themselves in a difficult situation after purchasing hides. Over a hundred traders in the district are facing significant challenges as they are unable to sell hides at the government-fixed prices.
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