Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- The government is working on an integrated reform plan to revive Bangladesh's leather industry and restore its position in the global market by reforming the tannery sector, attracting new investment and ensuring internationally compliant production systems.

Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said this while speaking at a policy dialogue titled "Advancing Bangladesh's Leather Sector: Challenges, Opportunities and Reform" at BRAC Centre Inn in the capital on Thursday.

He said the decision to relocate tanneries from Hazaribagh to Savar was right, but weaknesses in implementation and management have pushed the industry into difficulties.

The minister said the government will cre...