Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced on July 28, 2026, in Dhaka that the government is introducing an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based data analysis system to ensure a stable supply of essential and sensitive commodities by predicting potential shortages and enabling faster policy decisions. The AI-driven platform will analyse 10 years of historical data to forecast supply disruptions and market crises, reducing analysis time from lengthy inter-ministerial meetings to minutes. It will also monitor international market trends and export capacities to identify optimal import timing, using predictive analysis for commodities like pulses or onions. The initiative will be implemented with the Ministries of Agriculture, Food, and other agencies, using reliable government data alongside international open-source and subscription-based data. The meeting also discussed the future development of the country's e-commerce sector and technology-driven market management strategies.