On May 29, 2025, a training session on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) was held at Anjuman Trading Corporation. Key personnel from the factory attended the session. The training was conducted by Project Leader, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Sarwar Morshed, Deputy Leader, Dr. Abu Hamja; Research Assistants Md. Mahfujul Haq, Mongsathowai Marma and Asif Mustafa. The…

On May 28, 2025, a training session on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) was held at Anjuman Trading Corporation, with key personnel from the factory in attendance. The training was conducted by Deputy Leader, Dr. Abu Hamja, along with Research Assistants Md. Mahfujul Haq, Mongsathowai Marma. The training session focused on the following key aspects:…

On April 24, 2025, a training session on Lean 5S was held at Mitaly Tannery Ltd. Key personnel from the factory attended the session. The training was conducted by Project Leader, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Sarwar Morshed, Deputy Leader, Dr. Abu Hamja, and Research Assistants Md. Mahfujul Haq, Mongsathowai Marma, and Md. Asif Mustafa. The training…

On February 23, 2025, a worker training session was conducted at Sadar Tannery. The session was led by Project Leader Prof. Dr. Mohammad Sarwar Morshed, Deputy Leader Dr. Abu Hamja, and Research Assistants Md. Mahfujul Haq, Mongsathowai Marma, and Md. Asif Mustafa. The training focused on key aspects of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), including…

On February 22, 2025, a training session on Lean 5S was held at Anjuman Trading Corporation. The training was conducted by Project Leader Prof. Dr. Mohammad Sarwar Morshed, Deputy Leader Dr. Abu Hamja, and Research Assistants Md. Mahfujul Haq, Mongsathowai Marma, and Md. Asif Mustafa. The training covered the five core principles of Lean 5S:…

Professor Jan Vang along with Research Assistants Md. Mahfujul Haq, Md Asif Mustafa and Mongsathowai Marma Babu , recently visited Samina Tannery Ltd. We had the opportunity to engage in a productive discussion with the Executive Director of Samina Tannery Ltd. about the latest updates on ongoing interventions and potential future plans for sustainable development…

The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Prof. Dr. Md. Ashraful Hoqu with Treasurer (AUST), Prof. Dr. Sharmin Reza Chowdhury; Project Coordinator (University of Southern Denmark), Dr. Dewan Ahsan; the Head of the MPE Department, Prof. Dr. A N Mustafizul Karim; Project Leader (AUST), Prof. Dr. Mohammad Sarwar Morshed; Deputy Leader, Dr.…

The SusLeather team had a fruitful meeting today with the honorable Vice-Chancellor of AUST Prof. Dr. Md. Ashraful Hoque, and Treasurer Prof. Dr. Sharmin Reza Chowdhury. The Project Leader, Dr M Sarwar Morshed; the Deputy Project Leader, Abu Hamja, PhD; the Deputy Director of Finance (AUST), Mohammad Abdul Alim; the Research Assistants, Md. Mahfujul Haq…

Prof. Dr M Sarwar Morshed, along with his dedicated team, recently conducted visits to Samina Tannery Ltd. and Sadar Tannery Ltd. to discuss ongoing intervention updates and gather valuable feedback from the factories. Accompanying Dr. Morshed were Research Assistants Mongsathowai Marma Babu, and Md Asif Mustafa. The visit to Samina Tannery Ltd. took place on…

It was a very busy and effective week for the SusLeather team before Eid vacation, June 2024. The start of the week was marked by two days of intensive intervention training sessions at Samina Tannery Ltd and Sadar Tannery Ltd. The intervention training, led by Prof. Dr M Sarwar Morshed and Abu Hamja, PhD, focused…

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Associate Professor Miguel Malek Malaouf of the University of Southern Denmark, a cherished researcher of the Sus-Leather project. Professor Malek was integral to our project, and his contributions were beyond measure. Despite his severe physical condition, his unwavering dedication and passion for his work remained steadfast and…

The “Pre-intervention Stakeholder Consultation” workshop of Susleather on March 2, 2024, at Hotel Bengal Canary Park in Gulshan aimed to gather input and insights from tannery industry stakeholders before intervention. The workshop’s primary objective was to display the baseline findings to the tannery representatives and engage them in the decision-making process before the intervention to…

Our team embarked on a visit to a Savar tannery on December 20, 2023, aiming to build relationships and understand the existing scenario, particularly focusing on product processing. Information shared by by Nayeem Khan, the Human Resource Executive, we were warmly welcomed, and the tannery stood out for its care in both interior and exterior…

Our team had an enlightening visit to Mitaly Tannery on October 19, 2023, conducting an initial assessment of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Lean manufacturing practices. Nestled in a green, eco-friendly environment, the factory showcased a unique blend of aesthetics and industrial operations. During the visit, we interacted with Hazi Abdul Kashem, the Managing…

On December 20, 2023, our team conducted a meaningful visit to a tannery, aiming to foster relationships and gain insights into the existing scenario, particularly focusing on product processing. The visit, led by Rejaul Haq, the Accountant in the Account and Finance department, commenced at 2 pm. Although it was our first visit to this…

The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) has initiated a two-year action-based research project aimed at enhancing the efficiency of Bangladeshi tanneries through improved occupational health and safety practices. Prof. Dewan Ahsan, Associate Professor at SDU, highlighted the main objective of achieving a Sustainable Tannery in Bangladesh. The project aims to address critical issues such as…