LFMEAB

The Leathergoods And Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB) is the recognized trade body that represents most of the major export-oriented manufacturers & exporters of leather goods & footwear in Bangladesh. The fundamental objective of LFMEAB is to establish a healthy business environment for a close and mutually beneficial relationship between the local manufacturers & exporters of leather footwear & leather goods and foreign buyers. We would like to transpose Bangladesh leather sector as a prominent investment option to rest of the world by instilling core beliefs such as a fully compliant workplace to all our members.

Vision

Promote the development of a globally competitive, integrated and sustainable leather products & footwear industry in Bangladesh.

Mission

To promote the interests of our membership in line with global best practices, market requirements and industry needs.
To ensure safe workplaces and workers’ rights.
To be the voice of the industry with key policy makers especially National Board of Revenue, Bangladesh Bank, Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Finance.
To promote and foster a strong value chain for industry at home and abroad.
To promote and help implement adoption of digital and modern technology in industry.
To educate and build awareness about ESG reporting and the circular economy.
To promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) amongst all member firms.
To promote local and foreign investment in Bangladesh.

values

Professionalism
Advocacy
Fairness
Inclusivity
Respect

history

LFMEAB has been established in the year 2003, founded by Nasser Rahman; with the aim and object of uniting all the leather goods & footwear manufacturing companies by encouraging co-operation amongst the members and provide them with a platform to have local and international exposure, creating awareness amongst international buyers and making representations to the government and concerned public bodies on behalf of the members for resolving their regulatory problems.

Aims & Objectives

It has been established with the aim and object of uniting all the leathergoods & footwear manufacturing companies by encouraging co-operation amongst the members and provide them with a platform to have local and international exposure, creating awareness amongst international buyers and making representations to the government and concerned public bodies on behalf of the members for resolving their regulatory problems.