An opinion piece published on May 21, 2026, in Bangladesh’s newspaper Amar Desh warns that the country’s sacrificial animal leather sector has long been dominated by a manipulative syndicate. The article states that this group artificially lowers prices, controls the market, and deprives grassroots collectors, pushing the industry toward severe crisis. Once sold for several thousand taka, hides are now often sold for only a few hundred, with many left unsold or discarded, causing major economic and social losses.
The report highlights that Qawmi madrasas and orphanages, which rely heavily on proceeds from collected hides, are among the worst affected. Many institutions have reduced or stopped collection due to persistent losses. The author argues that government-fixed prices have historically favored syndicates, leaving collectors unable to recover even preservation costs. As a result, intermediaries profit while religious and charitable organizations suffer.
The article urges the government to set realistic prices, dismantle syndicates, and provide direct support for madrasas and orphanages to sell hides fairly, calling for urgent and visible action to protect this vital national resource.
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