Savar, Dhaka – Industries Advisor Adilur Rahman announced that more than 3.5 lakh rawhides from sacrificial animals have been successfully preserved at the tanneries in the BSCIC Tannery Industrial Estate in Savar this year.
During a meeting with tannery owners at the industrial city, Mr. Rahman added that an additional 7.5 lakh hides are expected to arrive at the facilities shortly.
The Industries Advisor highlighted the government's concerted efforts to manage this year's rawhide collection effectively. "This year the government has tried to ensure the proper storing of the rawhides and allow the sellers to get the price of the rawhides as fixed by the government," he stated.
To support this initiative, the government has supplied approximately 30,000 metric tons of salt to the tanneries, a critical component for the proper initial processing and preservation of the hides.
Mr. Rahman affirmed the government's commitment to the development of the tannery sector. He issued a stern warning that action would be taken against those responsible for the industry's challenges, noting, "Action will be taken against the persons who are responsible for current miseries of the industry." He added that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has already summoned individuals in connection with these issues.
Furthermore, the advisor announced that the government has initiated plans to modernize the Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) to better manage waste from the tanneries.
Following the meeting, Mr. Rahman inspected the preservation activities at several tanneries to observe the process firsthand. The meeting was also attended by leaders of the tannery association and other organizations related to the leather industry.
