Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi

Will fixing prices of daily essentials work?

Regular market monitoring and quick action are vital

Govt targets lower export growth for global turmoil

Bangladesh is targeting a lower export growth in 2022-23 despite raking in a record $52.08 billion in the last fiscal year largely because of insignificant strides in products and markets diversification and ongoing global turmoil. 

Edible oil: Prices drop in global markets, not at home

Even though prices of loose palm and soybean oil have dropped in wholesale markets, consumers are not being able to reap the benefits as retailers are still selling those at the government-fixed prices.

Edible oil price may come down soon: Commerce Minister

Edible oil prices may come down soon in the local market of Bangladesh on the back of the downturn trend in prices in the international market, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.

Govt trying to import wheat from 5 alternative sources: Commerce Minister

The government is trying to import wheat from five alternative sources, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.

Tell Hasina-ji to send hilsa this year too: Mamata tells Tipu Munshi

Bangladesh is likely to export hilsa to India during this year's Durga Puja festival as well.

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi tests positive for coronavirus

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi tested positive for coronavirus today, personal secretary to the minister Mohammad Mashooqur Rahman Sikder told The Daily Star.

Country has adequate stock of essential commodities: commerce minister

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi urges all not to buy essential commodities beyond needs as there are adequate stocks in the country to meet the demand.

Onion prices to come down within 10 days: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi says onion prices will come down within 10 days with the arrival of the new harvest in the market.

August 31, 2022
August 31, 2022

Will fixing prices of daily essentials work?

Regular market monitoring and quick action are vital

July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022

Govt targets lower export growth for global turmoil

Bangladesh is targeting a lower export growth in 2022-23 despite raking in a record $52.08 billion in the last fiscal year largely because of insignificant strides in products and markets diversification and ongoing global turmoil. 

June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

Edible oil: Prices drop in global markets, not at home

Even though prices of loose palm and soybean oil have dropped in wholesale markets, consumers are not being able to reap the benefits as retailers are still selling those at the government-fixed prices.

June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022

Edible oil price may come down soon: Commerce Minister

Edible oil prices may come down soon in the local market of Bangladesh on the back of the downturn trend in prices in the international market, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.

May 16, 2022
May 16, 2022

Govt trying to import wheat from 5 alternative sources: Commerce Minister

The government is trying to import wheat from five alternative sources, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.

April 22, 2022
April 22, 2022

Tell Hasina-ji to send hilsa this year too: Mamata tells Tipu Munshi

Bangladesh is likely to export hilsa to India during this year's Durga Puja festival as well.

June 17, 2020
June 17, 2020

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi tests positive for coronavirus

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi tested positive for coronavirus today, personal secretary to the minister Mohammad Mashooqur Rahman Sikder told The Daily Star.

March 18, 2020
March 18, 2020

Country has adequate stock of essential commodities: commerce minister

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi urges all not to buy essential commodities beyond needs as there are adequate stocks in the country to meet the demand.

November 23, 2019
November 23, 2019

Onion prices to come down within 10 days: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi says onion prices will come down within 10 days with the arrival of the new harvest in the market.

July 24, 2019
July 24, 2019

‘Sell onion in open markets to keep prices within limit’

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi asks Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) to take immediate measures to sell daily essential commodities including onion, sugar and garlic in open markets to keep prices of those within limit of common people.

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