Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin presided over the ninth meeting of the NTFC, held at the BIAM Foundation in the capital today. Photo: PID

DHAKA, Sept 1, 2025 (BSS) - Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin today said that 
trade facilitation would be ensured through identifying unnecessary trade-
related regulations and through reviewing trade governing rules and 
regulations.

Bashir made these remarks while presiding over the ninth meeting of the 
National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC), organised by the Ministry of 
Commerce, held today at the BIAM Foundation Multipurpose Hall in the capital.

He said, "Through trade facilitation, we'll establish justice and thus create 
a level-playing field, which will increase both the volume of our trade and 
our economic capacity."

The Adviser further said, "We want an efficient trade regime, through which 
significant development will take place in our national economy and will also 
serve as a major platform for equitable distribution of resources."

Citing a press release of the Commerce Ministry, Bashir said the government 
certainly wants to reduce tax evasion alongside fostering efficiency. 

"Mentioning that automation in customs operations is underway," he said, 
adding that this would make imports and exports easier.

The meeting was attended by National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur 
Rahman Khan; Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman; Bangladesh Trade and Tariff 
Commission Chairman Dr. Moinul Khan; Executive Chairman of the National 
Skills Development Authority Dr. Nazneen Kawsar; FBCCI Administrator Md. 
Hafizur Rahman; EPB Vice-Chairman Md. Abdur Rahim Khan; Commerce Ministry 
Additional Secretary (FTA) Ayesha Akter along with other committee members.