LDC graduation

Smart logistics: the backbone of Bangladesh’s post-LDC competitiveness

Tariffs are set to rise, global compliance standards are tightening, and supply chains are becoming more digitised and diversified.

Govt to form expert panel for trade talks

Bangladesh will form an expert panel for negotiations as the country seeks to sign deals with major trading partners ahead of its graduation to a developing nation from the least developed country (LDC) category.

News Analysis / LDC graduation: an economic cliff?

As Bangladesh approaches its scheduled graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category in November 2026, a sense of unpreparedness hangs over both the government and the private sector.

Analysis / The LDC graduation conundrum

The least developed countries (LDCs) have been struggling to graduate to developing nations for years. But at the same time, these countries fear losing preferential trade, exports, and employment. So, they hesitate and step back even after becoming eligible for graduation.

Govt continues preparations for LDC graduation

Monzur Hossain, a member of the General Economics Division, says at DCCI event

Prudence needed in LDC graduation deferment decision

Postponing LDC graduation needs careful deliberation by all stakeholders.

Must proceed with LDC graduation despite hurdles

Graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category will be a challenge for Bangladesh and there are many debates surrounding it, but the country has to graduate by 2026, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.

Yunus urges coordinated action for timely LDC graduation

Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday called for urgent and coordinated action from all relevant agencies to ensure Bangladesh's smooth and timely graduation from the least developed country (LDC) status.

LDC graduation: Ensure strong monitoring for smooth transition

There is no possibility of reversing the decision to graduate from LDC status, as the chief adviser has instructed all officials to ensure strong monitoring so that every sector remains unaffected, and the maximum benefits are reaped from the transition.

September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025

Smart logistics: the backbone of Bangladesh’s post-LDC competitiveness

Tariffs are set to rise, global compliance standards are tightening, and supply chains are becoming more digitised and diversified.

September 8, 2025
September 8, 2025

Govt to form expert panel for trade talks

Bangladesh will form an expert panel for negotiations as the country seeks to sign deals with major trading partners ahead of its graduation to a developing nation from the least developed country (LDC) category.

September 4, 2025
September 4, 2025

LDC graduation: an economic cliff?

As Bangladesh approaches its scheduled graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category in November 2026, a sense of unpreparedness hangs over both the government and the private sector.

August 29, 2025
August 29, 2025

The LDC graduation conundrum

The least developed countries (LDCs) have been struggling to graduate to developing nations for years. But at the same time, these countries fear losing preferential trade, exports, and employment. So, they hesitate and step back even after becoming eligible for graduation.

August 24, 2025
August 24, 2025

Govt continues preparations for LDC graduation

Monzur Hossain, a member of the General Economics Division, says at DCCI event

August 14, 2025
August 14, 2025

Prudence needed in LDC graduation deferment decision

Postponing LDC graduation needs careful deliberation by all stakeholders.

May 18, 2025
May 18, 2025

Must proceed with LDC graduation despite hurdles

Graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category will be a challenge for Bangladesh and there are many debates surrounding it, but the country has to graduate by 2026, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.

May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025

Yunus urges coordinated action for timely LDC graduation

Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday called for urgent and coordinated action from all relevant agencies to ensure Bangladesh's smooth and timely graduation from the least developed country (LDC) status.

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

LDC graduation: Ensure strong monitoring for smooth transition

There is no possibility of reversing the decision to graduate from LDC status, as the chief adviser has instructed all officials to ensure strong monitoring so that every sector remains unaffected, and the maximum benefits are reaped from the transition.

April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025

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