Experts believe this new portal should provide a pleasing break to the country’s growing leather industry.
Bangladesh launched its first online portal of leather products to domestic and international consumers.
Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury inaugurated the e-commerce portal, “goooseyours.com” at the Krishibid Institute in Dhaka.
Mita Bose, the managing director of Goose, said, “We have launched the site with the goal of providing high end leather products for both local and foreign consumers.”
Experts believe this new portal should provide a pleasing break to the country’s growing leather industry.
According to Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI), Bangladesh had earned $1.23 billion in the last fiscal year from leather exports and aims $5 bn in exports from the sector by 2021.
Dr Shirin had advised Goose Ltd not to compromise on prices when selling products to the international market, and also insisting the company to stay within the purchasing capacity of domestic consumers.
Dr Shirin said that e-commerce has opened new routes for businesses as it connects people with the government’s vision for Digital Bangladesh.
She added, “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has brought internet services to people’s doors, and even those living in remote areas now have easy access to online facilities at affordable costs.”
Dr Shirin said that financial coercion are the main obstacle to many women becoming successful entrepreneurs, as they cannot afford to rent commercial spaces at market places.
She said, “E-commerce provides such entrepreneurs with a suitable platform. However, skill and sincerity were still required to make e-commerce profitable.”
