Bangladesh’s Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir met with European Union Ambassador Michael Miller on Tuesday at the minister’s office in the Secretariat. The meeting focused on bilateral trade relations, investment opportunities, and the removal of existing non-tariff barriers between Bangladesh and the European Union. Both sides emphasized the importance of making the trade environment more transparent, business-friendly, and efficient.

The commerce minister described the EU as one of Bangladesh’s key trading partners and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding trade ties. He highlighted ongoing policy and institutional reforms aimed at boosting exports, attracting investment, and simplifying trade procedures. The minister also mentioned that the draft import policy order had been published online for public feedback.

Ambassador Miller expressed the EU’s interest in strengthening trade cooperation with Bangladesh and praised the government’s initiatives to improve the business climate. He noted that while some complex issues may take time to resolve, the EU and its business community are ready to share expertise and collaborate toward sustainable solutions.