Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Leathertech Bangladesh 2025, the 11th edition of international technology tradeshow for leather, footwear machinery, shoe materials, chemicals and accessories sectors, kicked off in the city on Thursday.

Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), inaugurated the three-day fair as the chief guest at the Expo Village of the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) while Syed Nasim Manzur, president of Leathergoods and Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB), was present as the special guest.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Ashik Chowdhury said, "Bangladesh's leather industry now stands on the threshold of realising i...