Leather export

Leather export

Without LWG certification, local exporters are forced to sell semi-processed ‘wet blue’ leather to China at discounts of up to 60%. Photos: Rajib Dhar

'Billion-dollar cage': What keeps leather from becoming Bangladesh’s next export powerhouse?

When the tanneries were shifted from Hazaribagh to Savar in 2017, the move was billed as a green transformation. Yet, untreated waste still flows into the Dhaleshwari River, contaminating water and...

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Bangladesh’s leather sector stuck at $1b; $5b could be tapped: Experts

At a focus group discussion organised by the DCCI on Sunday (25 May). Photo: Courtesy

RMG-like support can boost annual leather shipment to $5b by 2030: Exporters

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Tanners fear grimmer days ahead as leather exports drop 11% in H1

Apex Tannery logo. Photo: Collected

Apex Tannery plans fresh deals with exporters to sell finished leather

AHM Shafiquzzaman, secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, speaks at a workshop titled "Dissemination Workshop on Tannery Inspection Checklist," held at a city hotel on Thursday (26 September). Photo: TBS

Bangladesh's leather export potential diminishing, urgent measures needed: Labour secretary

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Tanners Assoc authorised to issue certificates for cash incentives against all finished leather exports

Bangladesh govt may halve leather goods export tax

Bangladesh govt may halve leather goods export tax

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Leather exporters fear grimmer days after incentive cuts

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PMO for increasing leather export to $5 billion within four years

Leather footwear exporters can now apply for over 5% discounts

Leather footwear exporters can now apply for over 5% discounts

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Bangladesh embassy hosts seminar on business opportunities in jute, leather, leather goods in Tokyo

Workers are seen storing rawhide of the sacrificial animals in capital's Lalbagh area. File Photo: Imtiaz Mahbub Mumit/TBS

Leather goods exporters now can apply for additional discounts