Record leather prices this year: Bashir Uddin

Trade Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin stated that leather prices this year were the highest in a decade and are likely to rise further next year. He emphasised the need for collective efforts and trade expansion to boost the economy.

Speaking at a meeting with leather traders in Natore's Chakbaidyanath area on Tuesday, he mentioned that while 620 hides were spoiled by seasonal traders in Chattogram, no such incidents occurred in Dhaka, according to local media.

The government has supplied tannery owners with salt samples to ensure proper leather preservation and distributed 750,000 maunds of salt nationwide. Bashir Uddin stressed inclusive business practices and expanding international trade to strengthen the market.

Local officials and business leaders also attended the event.