Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The Bangladesh government will provide the necessary assistance to tanneries that have yet to begin production after relocating to the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate, says Commerce and Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.

However, tanneries that fail to comply with environmental regulations will not be allowed to operate, he said, stressing that environmental standards, modern waste management and international certification are key to strengthening the global competitiveness of Bangladesh's leather industry.

The minister made the remarks at the inauguration of the Bangladesh-Netherlands Sustainable Trade Forum 2026 and the CBI Home Textiles and Leather Programme at a hotel in Dhaka on Wednesday, according to...