Capital shortage for Bangladesh’s leather goods sector
Bangladesh’s leather goods exports could more than halve this year, as some companies have faced severe losses from operations over the past eight months.
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Minimum wage fixed for Bangladesh’s footwear and leather goods workers
A gazette notification published on September 8 by Bangladesh’s Ministry of Labour and Employment said a new minimum wage has been fixed for the country’s footwear and leather goods workers.
Read More...97% of Bangladesh’s exports to China benefit from duty-free
The new duty-free access package to China became effective on July 1.
Read More...Bangladesh government scheme to support redundant workers
Redundant workers from export-oriented sectors such as garment, leather and footwear could benefit from a financial package.
Read More...Bangladesh’s leather exports decline by double digits
Leather and leather goods exports from Bangladesh are reported to have fallen 16.54% in July-August.
Read More...Bangladesh’s annual leather exports decline 22%
Exports of leather and footwear from Bangladesh declined 22% in fiscal year 2019-20, which has just concluded.
Read More...Bangladesh tanners fear another raw hides crisis
Tannery owners in Bangladesh told government officials that raw hides could be dumped once again during the upcoming Eid al-Adha festival as sellers might not obtain the minimum value for their products.
Read More...Bangladesh’s leather exports down 83% in April
Leather exports from Bangladesh declined 82.85% in April, year-on-year, as the industry almost came to a total halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read More...Bangladesh’s leather exports down 10.78%
Bangladesh's overall export earnings dropped 18.29% in March, year-on-year, to US$2.73 billion as shipments of garments, leather and leather goods are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More...Bangladesh’s leather goods and footwear exports could drop 25%
Representatives from Bangladesh’s leather sector say that exports of leather goods and footwear could decline 20% - 25% this fiscal year due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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