Khandakar Abdul Muktadir | |
|---|---|
| Muktadir in 2026 | |
| Assumed office 17 February 2026 | |
| Minister of Commerce | |
| President | Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Prime Minister | Tarique Rahman |
| Preceded by | Sheikh Bashir Uddin |
| Minister of Textiles | |
| Assumed office 17 February 2026 | |
| President | Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Prime Minister | Tarique Rahman |
| Preceded by | Sheikh Bashir Uddin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 September 1969 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Spouse | Jakiya Yeasmin |
| Parent | Khandaker Abdul Malik |
| Alma mater | North South University,Sylhet Cadet College,Blue Bird School and College |
| Occupation | Politician |
Khandakar Abdul Muktadir is a prominent Bangladeshi politician and a senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He is the current minister of Commerce,Industries,&Textiles and Jute. [1] He is widely recognized for his role as an advisor to the party's chairperson. He is currently elected as member of parliament. [2] [3] [4]
Khandakar Abdul Muktadir is a renowned politician,businessman and philanthropist with mass popularity in the Sylhet region. He is a businessman by profession,and served formerly as the Chairman of Bangladesh Terry Towel and Linen Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BTTLMEA). He was also a Director at Turkey Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries,Director of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industries and Member of the Trade Facilitation Committee under Ministry of Commerce. He was also associated with the “Centre of Excellence”,a distinguished forum launched by BGMEA to develop the clothing industry. Khandakar Muktadir conducts philanthropic activities through Khandaker Malik Foundation.
He is the son of one of the founding members of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and three times elected Member of the Parliament,Late Khandaker Abdul Malik. He was BNP’s MP candidate for Sylhet-1 constituency in 2018 Bangladeshi general election and 2026 Bangladeshi general election.
A politician and leader respected by allies and rivals alike,Khandakar Muktadir is inclusive and ready to work with everyone for the betterment of the country.