Dhaka, April 24 -- Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Wednesday pledged major reforms at the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), saying the interim government is implementing initiatives to maximise essential commodities' distribution through the state-run organisation.

He admitted that mismanagement during the previous dictatorial regime had set back progress.

Bashir made the observations at a stakeholder discussion titled "Trade with TCB," which was organised by the corporation at the Army Golf Club in the capital.

The discussion aimed at engaging with traders as well as letting people know about the supply chain of TCB's essential commodities.

"We are determined to properly utilise the Tk 120-140 billion fund allocated for TC...