23/09/2026
BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION | BLF 2026
As part of the 10th Bangladesh Leather & Footwear Expo (BLF) 2026, we are bringing together voices from industry, academia, development and business for an engaging discussion on the future of Bangladesh’s leather sector.
đź’¬ Panel Discussion:
“Sustainable Production and Resource Efficiency in Bangladesh’s Leather Industry: Barriers, Opportunities and the Way Forward”
The discussion will explore the key challenges, emerging opportunities and practical pathways towards a more sustainable, resource-efficient and competitive leather industry.
🎙️ Our Panelists:
• Md. Mizanur Rahman — General Secretary, BTA
• Ishrat Shabnam — Country Director, Practical Action Bangladesh
• Dr. Md. Abdul Mottalib — Professor, ILET, University of Dhaka
• A. M. Sajjad Hossain Khan — Senior Project Manager, The Asia Foundation; Coordination Committee Member, LDF
🎤 Moderator: Abdullah Al Kowser, Senior Executive Officer, BTA
đź“… 24 September 2026 | Thursday
đź•’ 3:00 PM
📍 Hall-04, ICCB, Dhaka
Join us, share your perspectives, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Bangladesh’s leather industry.