Chief Guest :
Syeda Rizwana Hasan
Honourable Advisor
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
& Ministry of Water Resources
Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Sanwar Jahan Bhuiyan,
Honourable Secretary,
Ministry of Labour and Employment
Government of the People’s
Republic of Bangladesh
Md. Saiful Islam,
Chairman,
Bangladesh Small and Cottage
Industries Corporation
(BSCIC)
Honored Guest,
It is our great pleasure to cordially invite you to the CHANGEMAKER Awards 2025 – Gala Night Ceremony, a prestigious
celebration dedicated to honoring the innovators, leaders and organizations shaping the future of leather, footwear and
allied industries of Bangladesh.
The event will be held on:
Date: Friday, 5 December 2025
Time: 6:30 PM onwards
Venue: Hall 5, International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka
The Changemaker Awards is the country’s first specialized platform designed to recognize excellence in innovation,
sustainability, process efficiency and industry leadership. This gala evening will bring together distinguished industry
professionals, policymakers, global stakeholders and rising talents for an inspiring night of recognition, networking and
celebration.
Your presence will greatly honor us and add immense value to this landmark occasion as we collectively celebrate the
transformative contributions driving the advancement of Bangladesh’s leather and footwear sector.
We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of inspiration, recognition, and industry pride.
Syed Asaduzzaman
CEO & Co-Founder
Footwear Exchange
Tipu Sultan Bhuiyan
Managing Director
ASK Trade & Exhibitions
Pvt. Ltd.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
6:30 PM – 6:35 PM : Welcome Address by Syed Asaduzzaman, Co-founder & CEO, Footwear Exchange
6:35 PM – 6:50 PM : Keynote Address by Mr. Jakaria Shahid, Managing Director, Edison Footwear Limited
Topic : “ Bangladesh Leather Sector -Way ahead”
6:50 PM – 7:05 PM : Buyer Presentation by –
Carl Flach, Director, Leather Naturally, Europe
Katie Kutskill, Leather Industry Advocate, Sustainability Geek, USA
7:05 PM – 7:45 PM : Panel Discussion : Localization 360 : Materials, Tech, Future”
Moderator : Mr. Firoz Alam Head of Project, GIZ
Panelists:
Mr. Syed Mushfequr Rahman, Member (VAT Audit), National Board Revenue
Mr. Shamim Kabir, Managing Director, Step Shoe Last & Accessories Co Ltd
Md. Nasrullah Head of International Business, Apex Footwear Ltd,
Md.Golam Shahnewaz, Managing Director, DTIEWTPCL ( CETP )
Mr. Md. Ariful Hoque, Investment Expert, Former DG, BIDA
Special Guests :
Dr. Md. Sanwar Jahan Bhuiyan, Honourable Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment
Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Md. Saiful Islam, Chairman, Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC)
7:45 PM – 8:00 PM : Address by the Chief Guest :
Syeda Rizwana Hasan
Honourable Advisor
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
& Ministry of Water Resources
Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
8:00 PM – 8:25 PM : Awards Bestowed by Special Guest & Chief Guest
8:25 PM – 8:30 PM : Vote of Thanks
8:30 PM Onwards : Dinner & Networking
