Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir spoke to journalists at an iftar and Eid gift distribution programme for working-class families of Ward No. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Mar 14, 2026 (BSS) – Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir today said that the recent increase in global fuel prices due to the war situation in the Middle East will not affect the upcoming Eid travel in the country. “There is also no possibility of a price hike in essential commodities,” he said, adding that a long-standing war could create some challenges in the global economy. The minister made the remarks while responding to questions from journalists at an iftar and Eid gift distribution programme for working-class families of Ward No. Earlier, addressing the Eid Gifts distribution programme as the chief guest, the minister said the commitments he made to the people before the election would be implemented gradually.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 14, 2026 13:35 UTC