The government will provide necessary technical and financial assistance to restart tanneries that have yet to begin production following their relocation to the Savar leather industrial city. Commerce, Industry, Textile and Jute Minister Khondaker Abdul Motin made the announcement on Wednesday while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 'Bangladesh-Netherlands Sustainable Trade Forum 2026 and CBI Home Textile and Leather Programme' as the chief guest at the Sheraton Hotel in Dhaka.
Focus on International Competitiveness
The minister emphasized that efforts are being directed towards ensuring environmental standards, modernizing waste management, and achieving international certifications to enhance the global competitiveness of the leather industry. He assured that the government will continue to provide necessary cooperation in these areas.Environmental Compliance Mandatory
In a clear directive, the minister stated that tanneries failing to adhere to environmental regulations will not be permitted to operate. His remarks underscored the government's stance against allowing industries to function at the cost of environmental degradation.According to a press release, the forum was organized by the Netherlands' Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) and Lightcastle Partners. The platform facilitated discussions on expanding sustainable trade relations between Bangladesh and the Netherlands.
