From Family Roots to Fashion Brands: Chowdhury Leather’s Four-Decade Journey
The Dhaka-based leather goods manufacturer combines traditional craftsmanship with modern designs to serve fashion brands, retailers and corporate clients.
With more than four decades of experience in leather goods manufacturing, Chowdhury Leather Craft is producing leather belts, wallets and accessories for some of Bangladesh’s well-known fashion and lifestyle brands.
The Dhaka-based family business, which began in 1983, is now led by its second generation. It focuses on manufacturing leather products for retailers, wholesalers and corporate clients, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern designs and customised production.
According to the company, it has supplied leather products to leading Bangladeshi brands, including Apex, Aarong and Bay.
The business was established by Yahia Chowdhury in 1983. His son, Tamim Chowdhury, currently serves as managing director, carrying forward the family’s manufacturing experience while focusing on product development, quality improvement and business expansion.
Chowdhury Leather primarily operates as a business-to-business (B2B) manufacturer. Its main products include genuine leather belts, wallets, key rings, key cases and other small leather accessories.
The company also offers customised manufacturing services for fashion brands and businesses. Clients can select designs, materials, colours, sizes, buckles and packaging according to their requirements. Businesses can also order products featuring their own logos and brand identities.
In manufacturing, the company focuses on several stages of production, including leather selection, cutting, stitching, assembly and finishing.
For customised orders, product samples are developed and reviewed before bulk production begins. This process allows buyers to confirm the design, materials and specifications before placing larger orders.
Beyond supplying fashion retailers, Chowdhury Leather also produces leather goods for corporate gifting. Businesses can order customised wallets, belts and other accessories for employees, customers and business partners.
Under the leadership of the second generation, the company is also expanding its digital presence to reach more potential buyers.
Through its website, digital product catalogue and online communication channels, Chowdhury Leather provides information about its products and manufacturing services to businesses in Bangladesh and overseas.
The company is exploring opportunities to expand its customer base and establish new relationships with international buyers.
As Bangladesh’s leather goods industry continues to develop, Chowdhury Leather aims to build on its family heritage, manufacturing experience and skilled workforce to strengthen its position in the market.
More than 40 years after its founding, the business continues to combine the experience of an established family enterprise with the ambitions of a new generation.