Animal hide prices are higher this year compared to previous years, according to Trade Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin. During a visit to Posta in Old Dhaka, he said market dynamics—not the government—will determine the price of salt-free hides. He also dismissed rumors about the low pricing of semi-rotten hides, stating that preservation and storage measures have been implemented following the chief adviser’s guidance. Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman was also present during the inspection.