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সর্ব-শেষ হাল-নাগাদ: ২৫ জানুয়ারি ২০২৪

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About LSBPC

Leather is the second largest sector of Bangladesh next to RMG which is considered as highest priority sector of the government for its increasing high value addition. The leather sector accounts for about 2.96% of total export earnings of Bangladesh. The principal raw materials for this sector are cowhides and goatskins. 112-115 big units have facilities for processing wet blue leather only. The remaining 91-95 small, medium and large units having reasonable facilities produce crust and finished leather. Over 50 manufacturers are producing various leather items such as footwear, travel goods, suitcases, briefcases, fashion accessories, belts, wallets, hand bags, case holders etc. for overseas export. The Black Bengal goat skins from Bangladesh enjoy an excellent reputation for quality worldwide.

Export Policy 2003-06 recognized formation of sector/product-based business promotion councils (hereinafter mentioned as ‘Council’) for export promotion and diversification through addressing problems related to capacities of the industry in particular. In this connection, Leather Sector Business Promotion Council (LSBPC) has been established on February 2004 under Ministry of Commerce to promote the export of Leather and Leather goods of Bangladesh.

Bridge Overview

Leather can be treated as a renewable resource.
Availability of integrated production chain from raw materials to tanneries and leather goods.
Availability of a large and rather inexpensive work force relative to other comparable manufacturing societies.
Reputation of Bangladesh's premium institutions grain leather.
Price advantage of Bangladeshi leather in international market.
Durability of leather products.
Favorable business environment with existence of EPZ.
Increasing global demand for leather products.
High potential for quality raw materials and maximum value addition inside the country.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the Council is consisting of the following members:

1.	Secretary, Ministry of Commerce	-Ex-officio Chairman
2.	Vice-Chairman, Export Promotion Bureau	-Ex-officio Co-Chairman
3.	The Presidents from Three Associations (Bangladesh Finished Leather, Leathergoods and Footwear Exporters' Association (BFLLFEA), Bangladesh Tanners’ Association (BTA), Leathergoods and Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB)	-Vice-Chairmen
4.	One Representative from Ministry of Foreign Affairs not below the rank of Director General	-Executive member
5.	One Representative from Ministry of Industries not below the rank of Joint Secretary	-Executive member
6.	One Representative from National Board of Revenue	-Executive member
7.	Joint Secretary (Export), Ministry of Commerce	-Executive member
8.	One member from Export Promotion Bureau not bellow the rank of Director General	-Executive member
9.	Representative from FBCCI	-Executive member
10.	Representative from DCCI	-Executive member
11.	Five Representative from BFLLFEA	-Executive member
12.	Two Representative from BTA	-Executive member
13.	Five Representative from LFMEAB	-Executive member
14.	Director, ILET	- Executive member
15.	Representative from BSCIC	- Executive member
16.	Representative from Leather Research Institute	- Executive member
17.	Ten percent of Associated members not exceeding two nominated by the Executive Committee of the Council	-Executive member
18.	Two members from CIP’s in Leather Sector nominated by the Executive Committee of the Council	-Executive member

Projects Implemented by LSBPC

Duration	Project Name	Name of the development Partner			Approx. Contract value (in US$ equivalent)/			Role on the Assignment
October 2005-September 2006	Development of the supply and export of leather-ATF Project	International Trade centre UNCTAD / WTO (ITC)			USD 10,980.00			Build the capacity of the tanneries to produce quality leather for export and to supply the local footwear and leather goods industry with high standard raw materials; Develop exports of finished leather and/or establish international partnerships for production and marketing; and Design a sectoral trade development strategy for the tanning industry.
March 2006- June 2011	Bangladesh Leather Service Centre (BLSC)	International Trade Centre (ITC)			BDT 375.18 Lac			Improving product design and development capacity (CAD-CAM, using 2 D or 3D) Introducing quality testing and certification system Developing technical and managerial capacities Fostering promotion and internationalization of enterprises Facilitating technology transfer Training of operators- sewing, cutting, assembly lines (SATRA based) Render services on Pattern grading, Pattern cutting etc. Training for style Designers/ Technical Designer and shoe making technicians
July 2007 – December 2007	“Market Development Support Programme for the Leather Sector particularly Leathergoods” Project		German Development Cooperation (GTZ)			BDT 50.0 lac	Building capacity of selected enterprises involved in production and export of leather goods through technical training in design and development and marketing of the products locally and internationally
2011-2016	Bangladesh Economic Growth Programme (BEGP)			USAID		BDT 940.0 lac	Help link exporters to international markets Help producers and exporters increase the quality of their products and their lead time in response to the market Enhance the capacity of the value chain actors by facilitating need based training Make a special effort to integrate women, youth and minorities to economic development Strengthen the testing and certification processes.
2017-2023	Export Competitiveness for Jobs (EC4J)			World Bank Group		US$ 119.12mn	Undertake programs to create awareness about markets; gather market intelligence, market, and product-specific branding initiative. Export Readiness Fund (ERF) – matching grant a challenge fund to directly assist firms with environmental, social, and quality (ESQ) assessments, and incentives to implement improvements. Sector-specific technical training on ESQ and reference materials such as compliance handbooks, etc. Establish four technology centers to enable enterprises to access modern technologies, advanced skills, and other relevant business development services.