Bangladesh LDC graduation 2026

Star roundtable-3 / Simpler rules key to smooth transition from LDC

Leading entrepreneurs yesterday urged the government to create an environment more conducive to doing business as Bangladesh prepares to graduate from the UN’s least developed country (LDC) category next year.

‘Universal social protection more urgent than ever’

The urgency to establish a universal social protection system has never been greater for Bangladesh, Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud said yesterday, as the country moves towards upper-middle-income status.

Star Roundtable-2 / Logistics not yet ready for post-LDC graduation needs

Lack of efficient logistics poses threat to Bangladesh's export competitiveness, speakers say

LDC graduation: Govt prepares for transition amid calls for delay

The government is pressing ahead with Bangladesh's planned graduation from the UN's Least Developed Countries category in November 2026

Star Roundtable 1 / Businesses for deferment of LDC graduation by 6yrs

Bangladesh’s leading business figures have urged the government to seek a six-year deferral of the country’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, warning that the economy is unprepared for the loss of vital trade preferences.

Opinion / How do we avoid a debt trap?

The debt bubble is ominous, given Bangladesh’s narrow export base and heavy reliance on remittance inflows.

LDC graduation: Govt proposes duty cut, change in trade rules

In the budget for FY26, the government has proposed reducing import duties on certain goods and amending trade rules to enhance competitiveness in preparation for the country’s impending graduation from the list of least developed countries (LDCs).

Govt spending in Bangladesh lowest among LDC graduating peers

Bangladesh’s public spending as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) is the lowest among nations on course to graduate from the least developed country (LDC) club.

Govt to rationalise tariffs on around 350 items

In the past two years, the NBR brought down tariffs on 60 items within the bound tariff rates based on the panel's suggestion.

September 3, 2025
September 3, 2025

Simpler rules key to smooth transition from LDC

Leading entrepreneurs yesterday urged the government to create an environment more conducive to doing business as Bangladesh prepares to graduate from the UN’s least developed country (LDC) category next year.

September 2, 2025
September 2, 2025

‘Universal social protection more urgent than ever’

The urgency to establish a universal social protection system has never been greater for Bangladesh, Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud said yesterday, as the country moves towards upper-middle-income status.

August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025

Logistics not yet ready for post-LDC graduation needs

Lack of efficient logistics poses threat to Bangladesh's export competitiveness, speakers say

August 16, 2025
August 16, 2025

LDC graduation: Govt prepares for transition amid calls for delay

The government is pressing ahead with Bangladesh's planned graduation from the UN's Least Developed Countries category in November 2026

August 13, 2025
August 13, 2025

Businesses for deferment of LDC graduation by 6yrs

Bangladesh’s leading business figures have urged the government to seek a six-year deferral of the country’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, warning that the economy is unprepared for the loss of vital trade preferences.

June 25, 2025
June 25, 2025

How do we avoid a debt trap?

The debt bubble is ominous, given Bangladesh’s narrow export base and heavy reliance on remittance inflows.

June 3, 2025
June 3, 2025

LDC graduation: Govt proposes duty cut, change in trade rules

In the budget for FY26, the government has proposed reducing import duties on certain goods and amending trade rules to enhance competitiveness in preparation for the country’s impending graduation from the list of least developed countries (LDCs).

June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025

Govt spending in Bangladesh lowest among LDC graduating peers

Bangladesh’s public spending as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) is the lowest among nations on course to graduate from the least developed country (LDC) club.

April 13, 2025
April 13, 2025

Govt to rationalise tariffs on around 350 items

In the past two years, the NBR brought down tariffs on 60 items within the bound tariff rates based on the panel's suggestion.

January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025

Is deferment of LDC graduation a viable option for Bangladesh?

Bangladesh’s best course of action would be to prepare for smooth and sustainable graduation from the LDC group.