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Leather sector loses billions to compliance failures

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (852+ words) Bangladesh generates a significant share of the world's raw leather each year, yet earns only a fraction of what the material is worth due to compliance failures and decades of neglected infrastructure, according to industry leaders. They point to shortcomings…...

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Khulna leather trade loses sheen amid mounting losses

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (686+ words) Once a bustling hub for the raw hide trade, the traditional Shekhpara leather market in Khulna city has lost much of its vibrancy, with shops shutting down and traders leaving the business. This sector is struggling due to the absence…...

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Leather and footwear: The next big export frontier for Bangladesh

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (756+ words) As of 2025, the industry is ranked among the top global players. Bangladesh is the 18th largest exporter in the global footwear market. Last fiscal year (FY2024-25) saw a surge in footwear exports, and earnings rose more than 34 per cent. Numbers rarely lie....

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Turning leather into lasting growth

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (375+ words) Bangabandhu most popular leader among youth: survey Saif's lone fight in vain as India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs Law and order tops voter priorities 'Grounded' Tigers brace for biggest test yet The industry supports many families. Recent government and sector…...

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Red tape leaves leather sector a sleeping giant

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (882+ words) Bangladesh's economy might have expanded in August: PMI Inflation eases slightly to 8. 29% in August ICT may accept Badruddin Umar's testimony as evidence The country's leather footwear sector has the raw materials, skilled labour and a strong place in the global…...