Leather industry

Leather industry

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Leather sector eyes US export boost after higher tariffs on India, China

While Bangladesh, through negotiations, managed to reduce US retaliatory tariffs on its goods to 20%, both India and China still face higher tariffs – around 50% and 30%, respectively

The 9th International Bangladesh Leather & Footwear Expo began at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka on 24 July. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain.

Leather expo showcases Bangladesh’s growing capacity, export potential

Ferdaus Ara Begum. Sketch: TBS

Proper management of tannery solid waste can benefit the SME sector

According to a new survey, more than 25% of leather workers in Bangladesh are children. Photo: The Independent

More than one-fourth leather workers are children: survey

Leather industry in quandary as hide collection, processing, export halt

Leather industry in quandary as hide collection, processing, export halt

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Lax compliance leads to 30%-40% lower earnings from leather goods export: Analysts

Bangladesh govt may halve leather goods export tax

Bangladesh govt may halve leather goods export tax

Salman F Rahman. File Photo: Collected

Solving problems, not passing blame, should be main task in leather industry: Salman F Rahman

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Leather exporters fear grimmer days after incentive cuts

The potential and risks of solid waste produced by tanneries

The potential and risks of solid waste produced by tanneries

Leather sector: Transition needed to face LDC-graduation

Leather sector: Transition needed to face LDC-graduation

The leather industry cannot spread its wings due to compliance issues. Photo: TBS

Behind Bangladesh leather industry’s 'LWG certification gap'

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Govt urged to take initiative for LWG certification for leather industry