Finance and commerce adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said on Sunday (6 October, 2024) the role of country’s leather industry is crucial for diversification of trade as there are huge possibilities and potential in the sector to discover.
“Along with the possibilities, the sector has some problems too. We have discussed with the businessman about the problems and possibilities of leathers goods and footwear industry,” said Salehuddin Ahmed.
The adviser was briefing journalists after holding a views exchange meeting with Bangladesh Finished Leather, Leathergoods and Footwear Exporters’ Association (BFLLFEA) and Bangladesh Tanners Association (BTA) at finance ministry’s conference room on Sunday (6 October, 2024) noon.
Discussion also took place on the surroundings of the tanneries, finance as well as addressing the issues related to certification of institutions for importing goods abroad, the adviser said, adding, “The tanneries have been shifted to Savar after discussing with the businessman”.
Referring to the leather industry as a completely native, he said that all of its raw materials are domestic whereas for ready-made garment sector, cotton and other raw materials need to be imported from abroad.
“The leather industry has a linkup with the fisheries and livestock sector. We will encourage it”, Salehuddin added.
Industry secretary Zakia Sultana, Environment secretary Dr Farhina Ahmed, commerce ministry additional secretary Navid Safiullah, BFLLFEA president Shahin Ahmed and BTA president Mohiuddin Ahmed Mahin were present among others, in the meeting.
