They complained that seasonal traders from different areas of the capital were selling less than the leather they bought. They claim that the companies are buying leather at a lower price than the price fixed by the government.

On Monday (June 17) afternoon, seasonal traders came to the Science lab area of the capital to sell leather and made this complaint.

Khadem Mokhsur Rahman brought the leather collected from Abu Bakr Madrasa in Mirpur 60 feet area. He told Barta24.com that the owners of various houses in the area have donated the skins of their sacrificial animals to the madrasa. The government said the price is at least Tk. 1200. But came here and had to sell for Tk. 650.

Kauser Mia, a seasonal trader, complained like this Khadem of the madrasa. He bought 29 cow hides from Panthapath Kathal Bagan area. He told Barta24.com that leather in the area is Tk. 600 to Tk. 900 depending on the size. The average price of each leather including van rental is Tk. 800. Here, the wholesale traders said that the price of small leather is Tk. 700.

An official of Apex Tannery who came to buy leather said that seasonal traders bought leather at a price higher than the price set by the government. Now we are being blamed for buying leather at high prices.

Regarding the price set by the government, he said that the government has given the highest price of salt leather at Tk. 1200. The minimum given is Tk. 1000. But seasonal traders do not understand this and are asking more for raw leather.

Meanwhile, before Eid, the price of leather per square foot has been increased by Tk. 5 compared to last time and the minimum price per piece of leather has been set. In this case, the price of a copy of cowhide in Dhaka has been set at Tk. 1,200 taka and Tk. 1,000 outside Dhaka.

When people all over the country are enjoying the joy of Eid, the people of Sylhet are floating in flood water. It has dimmed the people's Eid joy. Many houses in Sylhet are waist-deep in heavy rains and landslides. Locals are not able to offer sacrifices in many places.

As it is not possible to offer Qurbani in some areas on Monday (June 17), local residents said that Qurbani will be offered on Tuesday.

Flooding occurred in most areas of Sylhet city in the early morning of Eid day due to heavy rain from midnight on Sunday (June 16). As a result, many important and main roads are submerged in water. In this situation, most of the Eid-ul-Azha congregations were canceled and the worshipers offered prayers in the local mosques. There is also less presence of worshipers.

The main Eid congregation in Sylhet is held at the Shahi Eidgah Maidan. Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury, Mayor of Sylhet City Corporation, held the Eid congregation with the rain-soaked people there. Every year 1 to 1.5 lakh worshipers gather at this Eidgah, but this time only a few thousand worshipers were present due to rain.

Meanwhile, heavy rains led to inundation of homes and businesses. As a result, the sacrificers of Sylhet city are in a lot of trouble. Many people keep the animals on the second floor of the house. If the water does not come down, you cannot offer the sacrifice. Some people keep their sacrificial animals from one house to another. They say that if the water does not subside after a day or two, the sacrifice will have to be made.

On the surface, various areas of Sylhet city can be seen, most of the low-lying areas are submerged in water. Especially in Shahjalal suburb all area under water. Many people have waist-deep water in their basements. Laladighirpar, Sobhanighat, Kalighat, waterlogging has occurred in most areas. Also several places of various roads including Airport Road, South Surma Bangbir Road have been submerged. In some places waist-deep water was seen.

According to Sylhet Meteorological Office sources, Sylhet received 173.6 mm of rain in the last 24 hours (from 6 am on Sunday to 6 am on Monday). And on Monday, 86 millimeters of rain fell from 6 am to 9 am. It's still raining.

According to Sylhet Water Development Board (WDB) sources, the water of three rivers in Sylhet is flowing above danger level at three points till 12 noon on the day of Eid. Surma water is flowing 79 cm above the boundary line at Kanaighat point, Kushiara water is 67 cm above the boundary line at Fenchuganj point and Sari River water is flowing 15 cm above the boundary line at Sarighat point. Besides, the water in all the rivers of Sylhet continues to rise.

According to the information of the district administration, flood occurred in 9 out of 13 upazilas of Sylhet till 11 pm on Sunday. 1 lakh 42 thousand 185 people were affected by flood in the entire district. Goainghat upazila has been flooded the most. 1 lakh 14 thousand 600 people of 13 unions of this upazila. The district administration has opened a total of 537 shelters in 13 upazilas of the district. 68 people have taken shelter. Among them, 43 people have taken shelter in Osmani Nagar, 10 people in Balaganj and 15 people in Biyanibazar.

Sylhet City Corporation Chief Engineer Noor Azizur Rahman did not receive a call on his mobile phone to inquire about water logging in the city.

However, Chief Executive Officer of Sylhet City Corporation Md. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury told Barta24.com that Meghalaya is raining heavily and Sylhet is also raining as a result of which the water in Surma River is increasing. Due to the rise in the river water, the cisterns overflowed and water entered the low-lying areas of the city causing flooding. These waters will go down when the rain stops.

He also said that everyone's cooperation is needed to eliminate water logging. Our people clean the drains every day. But many people throw the garbage in the drain without throwing it in the specified place. As a result, proper drainage of water is prevented.

When asked about this, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) of Sylhet Mohammad Mubarak Hossain told Barta24.com that due to heavy rains and landslides, the water in Sylhet's Surma, Kushiara and Sari rivers has increased. As a result, new water entered some areas in Kanaighat, Goainghat and Jaintapur upazilas. But so far the situation has not arisen to go to the shelter. We are in constant contact with the upazila administration officials.

He said the shelter is open. So far, the Executive Officers of each Upazila have been instructed to take necessary food arrangements for those who have reached the shelter.

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina exchanged greetings with leaders of Awami League and allied organizations on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

On Monday (June 17) morning, the Prime Minister exchanged Eid greetings at Ganabhaban.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader led the party's top leaders greeted the Prime Minister with flowers. After that, the leaders of Dhaka Metropolitan Awami League, Chhatra League, Jubo League, Swechchasebak League, Jubo Mahila League and other affiliated and fraternal organizations of Awami League exchanged Eid greetings with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Apart from this, the Prime Minister also exchanged Eid greetings with the officers and employees of his various departments. In Ganabhaban, guests were entertained with semai, sweets, seasonal fruits.

Eid means laughter. Eid means happiness. There is no such smile on the faces of more than one and a half lakh people of Sylhet. Eid-ul-Azha, the biggest religious festival of Muslims, will be celebrated on Monday (June 17). People across the country will celebrate Eid with the glory of sacrifice. But Sylhet has already created a flood situation. Therefore, the joy of Eid is not on the faces of one and a half lakh people of Sylhet.

It is known that flood situation has arisen in the border upazilas of Sylhet due to torrential downpour and continuous rain. Already two rivers Surma and Kushiara are flowing over the danger level at two points. Also in some places the water is close to danger level.

Floods have occurred in 9 out of 13 upazilas of Sylhet. 1 lakh 79 thousand 18 people have been affected by flood in the entire district. Gowainghat upazila has been flooded the most where 1 lakh 14 thousand 600 people of 13 unions of this upazila are affected. The district administration has opened a total of 537 shelters in 13 upazilas of the district. 53 people have taken shelter. Out of this, 43 people have taken shelter in Osmani Nagar and 10 people have taken shelter in Balaganj, the district administration said.

According to the information of the Water Development Board Sylhet office, at 3 pm on Sunday (June 16) at Kanaighat point of Surma river, 92 cm of water was flowing over the boundary line. At Fenchuganj Point of Kushiara River, water is flowing above 63 cm of the flood limit and at Saraighat Point of Sari River in Gowainghat, 24 cm. Also the water is close to the danger zone at various points.

In a notice signed by Md. Omar Farooq, meteorologist of the Meteorological Department, Sylhet has warned of heavy rainfall in the next 72 hours from 6 pm on June 16.

Meanwhile, the Salutikar-Gowainghat road has been submerged in flood water due to continuous rains and landslides for several days. Flood water is flowing in several places on the Gowainghat-Saraighat and Salutikar-Gowainghat roads of the upazila. Moreover, various areas in Kanaighat upazila have been inundated with flood water. Knee-deep water can also be seen in the bazaars.

Newly, water entered the higher and lower areas in 9 unions of Kanaighat upazila. Upazila administration officials have already visited those areas and miking is being done to quickly locate shelters in high-risk prone areas.

Sylhet district administration and Sylhet City Corporation sources said that there are preparations to deal with the flood situation. Shelters have been kept ready in district administration and city corporation areas. Besides, boats are also ready for rescue work in each upazila. Arrangements have also been made to organize special meals in the shelters in case of flood situations during Eid. Apart from this, arrangements have been made for relief assistance in flood situations.