ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd has been organizing the tradeshow at the International Convention City of Bashundara (ICCB). In addition, the 2nd edition of Bangladesh Leather footwear & Leather goods International Sourcing Show-BLLISS 2018 will be organised by Leather goods and Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB) at the same venue.
The announcements of the tradeshows were made at a press conference at a hotel in the capital.
The event will be inaugurated by Tofail Ahmed, Commerce Minister where industrial leaders and government high officials will be present.
Over 300 exhibitors from nearly 20 countries around the globe will be participating in the event showcasing Finished Leather, Machinery for Tanning Leather, Manufacturing Footwear and Leather goods along with Components, Dyes & Chemicals, Accessories and allied products to transform the leather sector in Bangladesh.
Apart from the main event, there will be a handful of mini-events like "Buyer-Seller Meet" helping the exhibitors to interact with the sourcing team from factories on November 22 and 23.
A seminar on key concerns of the sector like “Future of footwear design and development, production control and costs" Soiling for Sports and Outdoor Performance Footwear" will be held on November24.
Md Saiful Islam, President of Leather Goods and Footwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB), Kazi Rawshan Ara, Executive Director LFMEAB and Tipu Sultan Bhuiyan, Managing Director of ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. were also present in the press conference.