DHAKA, Dec 4, 2025 (BSS0 - The 11th edition of International Technology Trade show 'LEATHERTECH BANGLADESH 2025' on leather, footwear machinery, shoes materials, chemical and accessories for the footwear and leather goods sector has begun in the capital.

The event was inaugurated today at the Expo Village of the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital.

Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), inaugurated the event as the chief guest.

Syed Nasim Manzur, President, Leathergoods and Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB), spoke as the special guest. Leaders of industry associations from Bangladesh, China, India and Pakistan were present at the event, said a press release.

Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman, 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. "

He further added, 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 & 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."

Mohiuddin Ahmed Mahin, Chairman of the Bangladesh Finished Leather, Leathergoods and Footwear Exporters' Association (BFLLFEA), said, "Leather goods are one of the most promising export sectors of our country. Events like 'Leathertech' are contributing to strengthening our position in the international market."

Tipu Sultan Bhuiyan, MD of ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, the organisers of the show said the 11th edition will have a pavilion of Council Leather Exports India (CLE), Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA), India Footwear Components Manufacturers Association (IFCOMA), Confederation of Indian Footwear Industries (CIFI) along with a pavilion from Guangdong Shoe-Making Machinery Association (GSMA) from China.

"Most of the leading industry associations are supporting the event with LFMEAB providing the Lead Support. Nearly 200 exhibitors from 8 countries including Bangladesh are participating in this largest technology trade show for the Leather Sector in the country." he added. 

LEATHERTECH Bangladesh began its journey eleven years ago as a technology platform created to bring technology related to manufacturing footwear, travel-goods and allied products from across the world closer to the doorsteps of end users. 

Over the years it has become the most preferred platform to penetrate and explore the Bangladesh Leather, Footwear and Travel goods sector. In the last 10 years it has grown to become the "Networking Platform of the Leather Sector" in the country. 

The leather and footwear industry is Bangladesh's second-largest export sector after ready-made garments, contributing to approximately 3% of the global leather goods market and meeting nearly 10% of global leather demand. 

Designated as a priority sector for export diversification under the Industry Policy 2022, the industry is positioning itself as a global sourcing hub, backed by a cost-competitive workforce, abundant raw materials, and targeted policy incentives.

Bangladesh's leather and footwear exports continued their recovery in October FY25-26, posting a 9.7% year-on-year growth, reaching US$591.5 million compared to US$539.4 million last year, according to data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). 

Overall, the leather and leather products segments remain the key growth engines, while footwear performance shows early signs of stabilization after months of fluctuation. Bangladesh's export base continues to diversify - strengthening its position as a resilient and evolving global sourcing hub.

In this context the technology, materials and accessories showcased at LEATHERTECH Bangladesh 2025 will prove to be extremely beneficial to those factories that are looking to expand capacities as well as those wanting to diversify into product lines and those planning to enter the sector. 

Over the years this show has helped budding entrepreneurs to access the global technology and help in manufacturing footwear for the domestic market also.

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