Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister

The file photo of Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir. Photo: Courtesy

Company Act to be modernised with business community input: Commerce minister

The minister says the law needed updating as business practices, technology, investment structures and global trade had changed considerably since its last major revision.

Lithuanian non-resident Ambassador to Bangladesh Diana Mickeviciene met Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir at the Ministry of Commerce at the Secretariat on 16 August 2026. Photo: PID

Muktadir urges Lithuania to invest in Bangladesh's ICT, fintech sectors

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir. Photo: UNB

Energy crisis may take two years to resolve: Commerce minister

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muqtadir spoke at a meeting on the draft policy held at the Ministry of Commerce in the Secretariat today (6 August). Photo: Courtesy

Govt moves to formalise gold sector under revised policy

Representational image: Photo: Collected

Long supply chains inflate food prices by up to 116%, hit poor hardest: CPD

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir attends a meeting on AI-based market monitoring at the Ministry of Commerce. Photo: TBS

Govt to launch AI system to predict supply crises, stabilise essential goods market

Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh earned $44.17b from exports in FY25: Commerce minister

Thought leaders and key stakeholders come together to discuss shared goals over a formal dinner. Photo: UNB

US ambassador, commerce minister discuss Sylhet development, investment

Trade Minister Khondokar Abdul Muktadir addresses a review meeting on the overall operations of Sylhet Medical University and other government health institutions. Photo: TBS

Better coordination, efficiency needed in health sector: Commerce minister

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir speaks to reporters after a prize-giving ceremony organised by the Sylhet Sadar upazila administration to mark National Education Week 2026. Photo: Collected

Govt plans AI-based monitoring of essential commodity markets: Commerce minister

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir speaks while chairing a seminar titled "Bangladesh's Preparedness for LDC Graduation and the Rationale for Extension of the Preparatory Period" held at NEC conference room in the city today, 2 July, 2026. Photo: Ministry

Dhaka seeks diplomats' backing for 3-year LDC graduation extension, unveils reform roadmap

Such a fund can help grassroot-level entrepreneurs recover from economic setbacks caused by the pandemic Photo: Collected

MSME growth held back more by info gaps, licensing hurdles than finance: Experts

Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today (27 June) addressed the reception programme or newly enrolled lawyers at the Sylhet District Bar Association.

Corridor through Myanmar can cut Bangladesh-China freight time to 24hrs: Commerce minister