{"id":3652,"date":"2025-12-15T15:51:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.footwearexchange.com\/wp\/?p=3652"},"modified":"2025-12-15T15:51:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:51:18","slug":"leather-industry-changemaker-awards-2025-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta.footwearexchange.com\/wp\/leather-industry-changemaker-awards-2025-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Leather Industry Changemaker Awards 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Leather Industry Changemaker Awards 2025, organized by Footwear Exchange in collaboration with ASK Trade & Exhibitions, celebrated Bangladesh\u2019s first dedicated platform to honor excellence, innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the leather and footwear sector. The awards ceremony was held on 5 December 2025 at ICCB, Dhaka, with prominent guests including Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Honorable Advisor, and Saiful Islam, Chairman of BSCIC. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and young professionals to recognize transformative contributions across the sector.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Purpose <\/b>and Selection Process:<\/b><\/p>\n

The awards aim to highlight achievements that drive sustainability, efficiency, and industry growth, inspire broader adoption of best practices, and strengthen Bangladesh\u2019s global visibility in leather and footwear. Nominations were open to businesses and individuals across manufacturing, retail, and backward linkage sectors. Entries were evaluated through a rigorous three-tier process: initial shortlisting by experts, category-specific jury evaluation, and final deliberation by the grand jury. Judges included senior industry professionals and association leaders, ensuring transparency and credibility.<\/p>\n

Nominees and Innovations:<\/b><\/p>\n

Sustainability Practices<\/b><\/p>\n

Bata Shoe Company<\/b> introduced Bangladesh\u2019s first fully digital invoicing system in retail footwear, reducing millions of paper receipts, chemical exposure, and boosting operational efficiency.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”3643″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]SAF Industries Ltd.<\/b> integrated sustainability across operations, including a full-capacity effluent treatment plant, chrome recovery system, waste-to-biofertilizer innovation, and worker welfare programs.<\/p>\n

RIFF Leather Industry<\/b> focused on environmental compliance, efficient waste management, and worker health & safety aligned with ILO and OSHAS standards.<\/p>\n

Process <\/b>Efficiency<\/b><\/p>\n

Edison Footwear Industry<\/b> leveraged advanced automation and laser cutting technologies to improve precision, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency.<\/p>\n

MAF Shoes Ltd.<\/b> demonstrated full vertical integration<\/b>, modern production techniques, and in-house material lab innovations, ensuring quality, scalability, and export competitiveness.<\/p>\n

Frame House Footwear Ltd.<\/b> optimized manpower, introduced automation in sewing and marking, and reduced material and chemical consumption while improving productivity.<\/p>\n

Support Services<\/b><\/p>\n

Step Shoe Last & Accessories Co. Ltd.<\/b> strengthened the local footwear ecosystem by supplying critical shoe lasts, reducing costs and lead times, and enhancing production accuracy.<\/p>\n

Banga Building Material Ltd<\/b> introduced eco-friendly water-based PU leather<\/b>, reducing VOC emissions by 90% and minimizing import dependency.<\/p>\n

Pidilite<\/b> Bangladesh<\/b> pioneered toluene-free adhesives for footwear, offering fast supply, compliance with global standards, and supporting local manufacturers\u2019 efficiency.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”3″ css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The awards were evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry leaders and experts, ensuring a fair, credible, and insightful selection process. The Grand Jury Board<\/i> included:<\/p>\n

Mr. Mohammed Nazmul Hassan: Jury Board Chairman.<\/b>
\nSenior Vice President, Leathergoods & Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB) & Managing Director, <\/i>Leatherex<\/i> Footwear Industries Ltd.<\/i>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Jury Members:<\/b><\/p>\n

Md. <\/b>Mominul<\/b> Ahsan<\/b>
\nManaging Director, E\u2011Zone HRM Limited<\/i><\/p>\n

Dr. Md. <\/b>Houmyoun<\/b> Kabir Khan<\/b>
\nDirector, Investment Research & Economics Observatory, BIDA.<\/i><\/p>\n

Ms. <\/b>Badria<\/b> Anis<\/b><\/p>\n

Director (Marketing), Bangladesh Export Ltd & Tropical Shoe Industries Ltd.
\nMajor (<\/b>Rtd<\/b>) Md Rafiqul Islam.<\/b><\/p>\n

Secretary General, LFMEAB<\/p>\n

Mohammad Ali Bappy<\/b><\/p>\n

President, LETS\u2019B[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Award Winners<\/b><\/p>\n

The winners, chosen by the jury based on impact, innovation, and scalability, included:<\/p>\n

Sustainability Practices:<\/b> SAF Industries Ltd.<\/p>\n

Process Efficiency:<\/b> MAF Shoes Ltd.<\/p>\n

Support Services:<\/b> Step Shoe Last & Accessories Co. Ltd.<\/p>\n

Emerging Changemaker:<\/b> AKM Moshpiqur Rahman, Accenture Footwear & Leather Products Ltd<\/p>\n

It was\u00a0 announced the \u201cLegacy of Excellence\u201d in honor of Syed Manzur Elahi<\/b>, recognizing his enduring impact and leadership in Bangladesh\u2019s leather and footwear industry.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”3644″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_single_image image=”3645″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_single_image image=”3646″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The awards also featured expert panels and discussions on technology adoption, localization, and export competitiveness, making the event a platform for knowledge sharing and sectoral advancement<\/b>, alongside celebrating outstanding achievement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3653″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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