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Right Resources, Wrong Sequence in Bangladesh's Leather Industry: Lessons from Vietnam and a Three-Track Strategy for a US$10 Billion Export Sector

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This working paper examines the structural and strategic challenges facing Bangladesh’s leather industry, with particular attention to the sequencing of resource allocation, industrial development, export competitiveness, and value-chain upgrading. Drawing lessons from Vietnam’s leather and footwear industry, the paper proposes a three-track strategy for Bangladesh aimed at strengthening domestic capabilities, increasing value-added production, and expanding international market opportunities. The paper also discusses a potential pathway toward a US$10 billion export ambition through coordinated industrial policy, investment, skills development, technology adoption, and market diversification.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22737146

Author: Siddique, Md. Atique Ullah

Language: English

Topic: Global trade, sustainability, and social impact

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7212585902

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