LDC Graduation Bangladesh 2026

The real challenge for Bangladesh after LDC graduation

For Bangladesh to thrive after graduation, its institutions must step up. Courts and regulators need to enforce contracts efficiently.

The illusion of advantage: US reciprocal tariffs and Bangladesh’s exports

A relative gain can turn into a loss when the American market begins to shrink.

Delay LDC graduation to 2032

Leaders of 16 major business chambers and associations have urged the government to delay Bangladesh's graduation from the least developed country (LDC) club, saying that an early transition would severely strain the pharmaceuticals and garment industries.

Graduation or deferral: Is Bangladesh ready for the post-LDC era?

It now needs to be decided whether Bangladesh should actively pursue a deferral of LDC graduation.

Prudence needed in LDC graduation deferment decision

Postponing LDC graduation needs careful deliberation by all stakeholders.

How will LDC graduation impact Bangladesh’s RMG sector?

With LDC graduation coming up, Bangladesh is entering a new chapter in its development journey.

Bangladesh must prepare for post-LDC challenges

Bangladesh is set to graduate from the least-developed country (LDC) club next year, which will bring several challenges in international trade.

CA confirms scheduled LDC graduation

Professor Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of the interim government, yesterday instructed his cabinet colleagues to prepare for Bangladesh’s status graduation from a least developed country (LDC) to a developing nation in November 2026, effectively doing away with all speculation.

Life after LDC graduation / Are we prepared to seize the new global opportunities?

We must build domestic institutions and strengthen negotiation capacity to leverage opportunities after LDC graduation.

March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025

Bangladesh must prepare for post-LDC challenges

Bangladesh is set to graduate from the least-developed country (LDC) club next year, which will bring several challenges in international trade.

March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025

CA confirms scheduled LDC graduation

Professor Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of the interim government, yesterday instructed his cabinet colleagues to prepare for Bangladesh’s status graduation from a least developed country (LDC) to a developing nation in November 2026, effectively doing away with all speculation.

February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025

Are we prepared to seize the new global opportunities?

We must build domestic institutions and strengthen negotiation capacity to leverage opportunities after LDC graduation.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

LDC graduation: Bangladesh to face substantial losses

The decision on whether Bangladesh will graduate to the developing country bracket in 2026 will be taken shortly, said the finance adviser to the interim government yesterday.

September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

Bangladesh seeks $3b from ADB, WB

Bangladesh could get $3 billion in budgetary support under an Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB) arrangement for energy and power sector reforms and the upcoming status graduation from a least developed country (LDC) to a developing nation in 2026.

June 29, 2024
June 29, 2024

LDC exit: A win for the nation, but a loss for trade

Bangladesh’s graduation from the group of least-developed countries (LDCs) to a developing nation in 2026 has become a point of national pride, underlining the substantial economic strides that the country has made.

February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024

LDC Graduation: Implications for Bangladesh beyond 2026

It is now more or less recognized that Bangladesh is one of the world’s fastest-growing and relatively more resilient economies.