Dhaka, March 29 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has urged the continuation of special support measures for a defined period after countries graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category to help maintain economic stability.

Speaking on the third day of the ongoing WTO Ministerial Conference, the minister participated in various thematic sessions and emphasised Bangladesh's position on key global trade issues, including WTO reforms.

He also called for the adoption of an LDC graduation-related package at MC14 to support countries like Bangladesh in the post-graduation phase.

Muktadir stressed the importance of ensuring an effective, predictable, and rules-based dispute settlement system, called for the prompt rest...