Leathertech exhibition signals new era for BD's leather industry: BIDA Chief

The 11th edition of Leathertech Bangladesh 2025, the country's international technology trade show for leather, footwear machinery, shoe materials, chemicals, and accessories, kicked off in the capital on Thursday.

The event was inaugurated at the Expo Village, located within the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital.

Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), inaugurated the fair and said Bangladesh's leather industry now stands on the threshold of realising its full potential.

Syed Nasim Manzur, President, Leathergoods and Footwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB), was also present as the Special Guest. Leaders of industry associations from Bangladesh, China, India and Pakistan were present. 

Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), said, 'Bangladesh's leather industry now stands on the threshold of realizing its full potential. An exhibition like 'Leathertech' is not merely a showcase; it is a remarkable initiative to propel the sector toward that ultimate potential. Such events signal that the leather industry is ready to enter a new chapter. I firmly believe that with coordinated efforts between the public and private sectors, Bangladesh's leather industry will advance much further.'

Syed Nasim Manzur, President, Leather goods and Footwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (LFMEAB) said, 'The leather industry of Bangladesh is now at a crossroads to accelerate export-oriented manufacturing. To move to the next level, policy liberalization is essential. If we can strengthen the right connections between our country and neighboring economies, technological development within the leather sector will progress even faster.'

Nearly 200 exhibitors from 8 countries including Bangladesh are participating in this largest technology tradeshow for the Leather Sector in the country." informed Tipu Sultan Bhuiyan, MD of ASK Trade and Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, the organisers of the show.

Tradeshow timings are between 11am to 7pm on all the days of the show and entry is free for business visitors.