Dhaka, June 24 -- Around 21 per cent of sacrificial animal hides collected during this year's Eid-ul-Adha were sold at prices 43 per cent lower than high-quality leather due to damage caused by improper skinning techniques, according to a new study by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
Conducted between February and June 2025, the study was a joint initiative by CPD, the Bangladesh Tanners Association (BTA), and the Leather Sector Business Promotion Council (LSBPC).
The findings were presented by CPD Senior Research Associate Tamim Ahmed at a validation workshop held on Monday at Dhaka Club. Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman attended the event as chief guest, with BTA Chairman Shaheen Ahmed presiding. CPD Research Director Dr Khondake...