Growth in leather footwear exports from Bangladesh was unsatisfactory in the first seven months of the current financial year as the economic fallout of the Russia-Ukraine war has been weighing down shipments since September, according to industry people. 

On Friday, 1 July, 2022 local leather-brand, Gootipa launched its first showroom at Saptak Square, Rd 27 Dhanmondi. Gootipa, one of the exclusive leather-product brands of Bangladesh, started its journey online back in 2016. After gaining huge confidence amongst its buyers, this is the first time the brand has ventured on an offline journey, especially after taking into consideration the enthusiasm and the growing demand of online shoppers.