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Leather dyeing in Hazaribagh

Tanneries have been relocated to Savar, but the leathers they produce are still taken to Hazaribagh in Dhaka for dyeing before being sold in different parts of Bangladesh.

Workers dye leathers in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh.
Workers dye leathers in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh.
Workers dye leathers in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh.
Workers dye leathers in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh.
A worker nails dyed leathers at a factory in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh. He gets Tk 3 per piece of leather for the work.
A worker nails dyed leathers at a factory in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh. He gets Tk 3 per piece of leather for the work.
The leathers brought from Savar’s Hemayetpur are dyed black and put out to the sun for drying.
The leathers brought from Savar’s Hemayetpur are dyed black and put out to the sun for drying.
Babul, a worker who gave a single name, has been working at a leather dyeing factory for more than a decade. He gets a monthly wage of Tk 15,000.
Babul, a worker who gave a single name, has been working at a leather dyeing factory for more than a decade. He gets a monthly wage of Tk 15,000.
Workers apply dye on leathers at a factory in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh.
Workers apply dye on leathers at a factory in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh.
After dyes are applied at this factory in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh, leathers of different colours are transported to various parts of the country.
After dyes are applied at this factory in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh, leathers of different colours are transported to various parts of the country.
Hakim, a worker who gave a single name, gets Tk 600 per day for drying leathers at a factory in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh.
Hakim, a worker who gave a single name, gets Tk 600 per day for drying leathers at a factory in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh.

bdnews24.com News Service

Published : 24 Feb 2024, 09:18 PM

Updated : 24 Feb 2024, 09:18 PM

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