Khandaker Abdul Muktadir

Khandaker Abdul Muktadir is a Bangladeshi politician and senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He serves as the Minister of Commerce, Minister of Industries, and Minister of Textiles and Jute in the government of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, having assumed office on 17 February 2026.

**Triple Ministry Portfolio**

Muktadir holds an unusually broad portfolio spanning three critical ministries for Bangladesh's export economy:

- 🏛️ **Ministry of Commerce** — Trade policy, import/export regulations, trade agreements

- 🏭 **Ministry of Industries** — Industrial policy, manufacturing development, SEZs

- 🧵 **Ministry of Textiles and Jute** — Textile sector policy, jute industry development

This combined portfolio gives him comprehensive oversight of Bangladesh's trade and industrial policy at a critical time of LDC graduation preparation and global trade volatility.

**Background and Education**

Born on 25 September 1969 in Sylhet, Muktadir completed his secondary education in Sylhet before attending North South University. His father, Khandaker Abdul Malik, was a BNP politician who served three terms as a public representative.

**Parliamentary Role**

Muktadir was elected as Member of Parliament from Sylhet-1 constituency in the 2026 national election. He is widely recognized for his role as an advisor to the BNP chairperson.

**Commerce Policy Stance**

As Commerce Minister, Muktadir has:

- Addressed the impact of US Section 301 tariffs on Bangladesh exports

- Engaged with tea sector reforms following the government taskforce's 59 recommendations

- Prioritized education, healthcare, and other services in tea garden areas

- Maintained that the 10% US tariff rate remains unchanged despite being introduced under a different legal name

**Data sources**: Wikipedia, BSS (Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha), The Daily Star. Updated July 2026.