Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir addressed a doa and iftar mahfil organized by the Sylhet district and metropolitan units of the BNP. Photo: PIDSYLHET, Feb 21, 2026 (BSS) - Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir today called for collective action to advance Sylhet's development, stressing that progress must transcend individual or partisan interests. "We will nurture and strengthen Sylhet's political harmony," he said, adding that any development initiative undertaken for the region would be a collective effort, not a personal one. Describing the Commerce Ministry as one of the government's most challenging portfolios, he noted that maintaining price stability remains a top priority. Ruling BNP lawmaker from Sylhet Emran Ahmed Chowdhury along with leaders of various political parties, attended the event.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 21, 2026 22:01 UTC