JOIN
2023
We welcome you to the 4th Bangladesh Leather Footwear & Leathergoods International
Sourcing Show (BLLISS-2023). BLLISS 2023 will showcase the resilience and dependability of
Bangladesh as a sourcing destination for brands. It will highlight the focus of the country in
becoming a major player in the global market while diversifying its export offerings.
The breakout sessions of BLLISS 2023 will provide valuable insights and information regarding
the sector through creating dialogue amongst industry leaders and stakeholders. The BLLISS
2023 fair will create the opportunity to meet the premium leather goods and footwear
manufacturers of Bangladesh under one roof. Key decision makers of international brands will
also attend the fair, thus creating ample opportunities for networking and business development.
Bangladesh is positioning itself as a formidable manufacturing hub. BLLISS 2023 will provide
a platform to facilitate investment prospects in the industry and create opportunities for
collaborations and partnerships within the sector.
DATE & VENUE
Inauguration
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka,
Bangladesh.
THE HONORABLE PRIME MINISTER WILL INAUGURATE
THE 4TH EDITION OF BLLISS 2023
Exhibition
12 - 14 October, 2023
Hall 3, International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
1) Leather: The Truly Sustainable Material (Friday, 13th October at 11:00 am)
2) Linking Bangladesh to Global Value Chain (Friday, 13th October at 3:00 pm)
3) Market Access: New Frontiers for Export (Saturday, 14th October 2023 at 11:00 am)
EXHIBITOR PROFILE
• Leading footwear manufacturers
• Leather goods manufacturers
• Allied industries
• Ancillary service providers
TARGET GROUP
• Brand Representatives • Designers & Industry Experts
• Buyers • Potential Investors
• Distributors • Supply Chain Partners
• Sourcing Agents
EXHIBIT CATEGORIES:
MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS
FOOTWEAR: CHILDREN | MEN | WOMEN
•Boot & High Top •House Slipper •Pump •Flat Oxford •Derby
•Moccasins •Brogue •Loafer •Platform •Sandals & Flip Flop
•Sports Footwear & Sneakers •Mules •Boat Shoes •Bags
PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES
• Brief Cases, School Satchels & Messenger Bags
• Handbags, Clutches & Shoulder Bags
• Purses, Pouches & Wallets
• Travel Bags, Rucksacks & Sports Bags
• Trunks, Suitcases & Vanity Cases
SECTORAL SNAPSHOT
Leather products and footwear export sector comprises 264 factories including
90 large firms, 15 big enterprises & many SMEs.
Bangladesh footwear industry is the 8th largest producing, 10th largest consuming,
and 16th largest exporting country in the world.
Sectoral export grew almost 30% in 2022 over 2021.
Brands like Timberland, Wolverine, Michael Kors, Decathlon, Picard, Clarks, Hush
Puppies & Tommy Hilfiger are already manufacturing shoes and bags in Bangladesh.
Active interest from local and foreign entrepreneurs to support localization of
supply chain.
BANGLADESH stands as one of the top 3 countries to gain from China changes.
Jointly Organized by:
Sponsored by:
EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS
FOR JOBS (EC4J) PROJECT
Event Partners:
www.blliss.show