Kantaban Fish and Pet Animal Market

Kantaban Fish and Pet Animal Market While passing the road in Kantaban adjacent to Dhaka University, you can see various kinds of colorful fish or the chirping of colorful birds.

Mar 23, 2021
 



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Kantaban Fish and Pet Animal Market While passing the road in Kantaban adjacent to Dhaka University, you can see various kinds of colorful fish or the chirping of colorful birds. It is not a forest full of different kinds of animals, but a thriving pet market in the Dhaka University Market called "Kantaban Fish and Pet Animal Market". Apart from the daily necessities, the pet market has developed around the fancy of the people. Address and location Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka-1205. As the market is in the Dhaka University area, there are several road connections to come here. As a result, anyone can come to this market effortlessly. The market is bounded on the east by Dhaka University Campus, on the west by Nilkhet and New Market, on the south by BUET and Palashi Road, and the north by Hatirpul, Elephant Road, and Shahbag. The infrastructure and environment market are two-tiered. The market stretches from Katabon Signal to Nilkhet and Dhanmondi Thana. To the north of the market, there is a staircase to the second floor adjacent to the cutable signal, with two stairs in the middle and another staircase opposite the working women's hostel. There are an open environment and a combination of adequate light and air. There are wide roads and sidewalks for travel. As the yard of the market is higher than the main road, water cannot enter the market during the rainy season. There is also a drainage system for drainage.


NOTABLE A FEW SHOPS

Address and contact number

  • Mac Traders 2/4, Reza Super Market, Haji Siddique Mansion, Dr. Kudrat-e-Khuda Road, Elephant Road, Dhaka 1205. Mobile: 01718-583035, 01749-525177
  • Fish Aquarium 16, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka 1000. Phone: 8623415, 01731-36420 03. Birds Palace 12, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01731-368420.
  • Birds Palace 12, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01715-255783
  • The Birds Bitan 9, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01712-036915 05.
  • Pigeon Corner 6, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01716-050778
  • Zara 7, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 9663484, 01819-481333
  • The Fly Birds 29, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01741-039491
  • The Fancy Birds 31, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01190-974801,
  • Red Sea Enterprise 32, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone:8618784
  • Fish World 57, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01711-125573, 01915-818245
  • Bird's Lover Corner 6, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01716-050774
  • Adi Soukhin Bitan 30, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01718-033739
  • Bird Planet 21, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01711-145095
  • Dina Aquarium 127, 128, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01712-611509, 01731-856379
  • Cage Birds 10, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01710-924946
  • Dohar Birds 29, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01827-178193, 01717-232722
  • Dream Birds 26, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 9667302, 01711-804249
  • The Birds World 22, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01712-276060
  • Bismillah Aquarium Center 16, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 01923-492410, 01913-258705
  • Fish Fair 17, Dhaka University Market, Kantaban, Dhaka. Phone: 8615578, 01814-2550977


What is available here, keeping in mind the hobby of petting different people's animals, there are almost all kinds of pets in this market from birds, fish, dogs, cats, rabbits, tortoises to monkeys. Among them, domestic and foreign cats cost from 500 to 5,000BDT and cats of various exotic and hybrid breeds are also available here. They are usually priced between 5,000 and 60,000BDT. However, the sellers said that they do not keep more dogs or cats as rearing is expensive. Domestic and foreign chickens are available here for 500BDT.

Fish: Serial no, Description, Number of species, Number of species (tk)

  1. Goldfish, 20,40 to 1000
  2. Angel, 5, 50 to 200
  3. Swordtail, 10, 50 to 150
  4. pappi, 5, 30 to 100
  5. Parrotfish, 3, 300 to 2000
  6. Neon Tetra, 4, 50 to 70
  7. Cardinal, 5,100 to200
  8. Kharfe, 3, 30 to 50
  9. Wiz Tetra, 3, 30 to 50
  10. 10.Tiger buf, 4, 20 to 100
  11. 11.Japanese Quickup, 5, 200 to 5000
  12. Red Carp, 5, 50 to 2000
  13. Black mor, 5, 50 to 2000
  14. Silver Arona, 3, 2000 to 5000
In addition to the common marine fish, rare species of marine animals such as turtles, snails, crabs, starfish, etc. are found here. In this pet market, the demand for colorful fish is the highest. There are about 100-120 species of ornamental fish in this fancy fish market of Kantaban. These species of fish include Goldfish, Fighterfish, Hyphen Platy, Remiroji, GlassFish, Rui King, etc. According to the sellers, the relatively low priced goldfish are sold here starting from tk. 30 per pair to tk. 100,000 worth of red aerona.


Birds: serial, description, Number of Species Price (per pair )

      1. Bajrika, 5, 400 to 700 hundred
  1. Fish, 10, 300 to 2000 thousand
  2. Love bird, 20, 1500 to 3000 thousand
  3. Pokatel, 10, 2000 to 5000 thousand
  4. Jaba Sparrow, 5, 1500 to 30,000 thousand
  5. Parrot, 4, 200 to 500 hundred
  6. Moyna, 3, 500 to 2000 thousand
  7. Pigeon, 10, 200 to 5,000 thousand
Besides, there are innumerable species of colorful birds like pigeons, munias, carcasses, quails, parrots, pigeons, and poultry in this market. The Australian bird Lovebird is a popular species. There are innumerable species of pigeons including Lakshya, Siraj, Gola, and Giribaj. There are also various species of exotic birds including Indian bird strawberry, Pakistani bird cocktail, macaw, gravard. According to the sellers, the lowest price among these birds is the Munia bird, which costs 250 TK. per pair. And exotic birds like macaws or gravards are the most valuable. The price can be up to 20 lakhs. However, these birds are provided only as per the advance order. Also, Lovebird pairs sell for between 1,000 and 35,000TK. Since selling domestic birds is a criminal offense, only foreign birds are sold here. These birds are mainly imported from India, Pakistan, Australia, and China.

DOGS

Domestic-foreign and rare breeds of dogs are found here. Among them are Germany Shepherd, Spage, Dobar Main, Lavera Dogg, Golden Retriever, Dalmasian, Park, etc. Prices range from 5,000 to a maximum of 50,000 BDT depending on the breed of dog.

AQUARIUMS AND OTHERS

Small breeding aquariums of different sizes are available here for rearing other exotic fish. Aquariums of different sizes cost from 2,000 to 50,000BDT. Also, various equipment required for arranging aquariums, stones, oxygen, showpieces, and other materials is available here. Also, cages, chains, belts are always available here.


FOOD AND MEDICINE INGREDIENTS

Concerned vendors are ensuring the food and health security of this huge number of pets in the food and medicine equipment market. Necessary food and medicine items are available here as per the book letters and instructions on rearing each species of fish, animal, or bird. Different animals need different foods. The price of bird food starts from 20 to a maximum of 200BDT per packet. Dogs are fed khichuri with chicken every day. Fish food is available from a minimum of 40 to a maximum of 300BDT per packet.

CAR PARKING ARRANGEMENTS

As the car parking market is on the main road, customers can park a large number of cars at their own risk.

FIREFIGHTING AND SAFETY

The fire extinguishing and safety market do not have its fire extinguishing system. Only has its guard.

MARKET MANAGEMENT AND MANAGEMENT

The Dhaka University Authority manages, manages, and supervises the market.

BILL PAYMENT METHOD

Here the bill is paid in cash.

FOOD CORNER

There are tea stalls, fast food shops, restaurants, and Chinese restaurants for the convenience of the customers who come to the Food Corner Market.

Writer: Sayka Arifin Orpita (Information collected)


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