Poor skinning cuts hide value by 43% during Eid
25/06/2025
Presented in Dhaka on June 23, the joint study by CPD, the Bangladesh Tanners Association and the Leather Sector Business Promotion Council found widespread flay cuts caused by untrained butchers. In Dhaka, over 2 million animals were sacrificed, but only 11,600 certified butchers were available.
It was reported that nationwide, just 4.8% of animals were slaughtered by professionals, with most handled by untrained madrasa or mosque representatives. Poor preservation also contributed to quality loss, with 83% of seasonal traders and 37% of madrasas selling hides without salting.
High-quality leather sold at Tk39 ($0.33) per square foot, while damaged hides fetched only Tk27 ($0.23). The government-set price was Tk60–65 ($0.51–$0.55).
The CPD urged improvements in slaughter practices, incentives for salted hides, and continued rawhide export opportunities to protect leather quality and value.
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