LDC graduation

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.

The law is blind, but so are the people

The monster of lawlessness, once unleashed, is not easily contained.

Opinion / Economic diplomacy in the time of geopolitical turbulence

Bangladesh needs effective economic diplomacy to navigate global challenges post-LDC graduation.

Import duty cut for LDC graduation: Long way to go for readiness

The government has proposed removing and reducing import duties and supplementary duties on 282 products in fiscal year 2024-25 as it continues its efforts to prepare the nation for its graduation out of the Least Developed Country grouping.

Opinion / Time for exporters to shed the cocoon of cash incentives

In light of the upcoming LDC graduation, exporters need to proactively prepare for changes.

WTO extension could yield multiple perks beyond 2026: experts

The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) decision to continue LDC-linked trade benefits for graduating least-developed countries will not only help Bangladesh avoid potential export losses for several years beyond 2026 but also allow it to attract much-needed investments, experts said.

Tipu Munshi seeks support from Commonwealth nations for LDC duty extension

Munshi made the comments after a meeting of the commerce ministers of the Commonwealth nations at the Marlborough House in London between June 5 and 6.

A budget divorced from reality

Self-contradictory is what best describes Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal’s fifth budget, and the last of the Awami League-led government’s current term.

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

The law is blind, but so are the people

The monster of lawlessness, once unleashed, is not easily contained.

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

Economic diplomacy in the time of geopolitical turbulence

Bangladesh needs effective economic diplomacy to navigate global challenges post-LDC graduation.

June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024

Import duty cut for LDC graduation: Long way to go for readiness

The government has proposed removing and reducing import duties and supplementary duties on 282 products in fiscal year 2024-25 as it continues its efforts to prepare the nation for its graduation out of the Least Developed Country grouping.

February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024

Time for exporters to shed the cocoon of cash incentives

In light of the upcoming LDC graduation, exporters need to proactively prepare for changes.

October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023

WTO extension could yield multiple perks beyond 2026: experts

The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) decision to continue LDC-linked trade benefits for graduating least-developed countries will not only help Bangladesh avoid potential export losses for several years beyond 2026 but also allow it to attract much-needed investments, experts said.

June 8, 2023
June 8, 2023

Tipu Munshi seeks support from Commonwealth nations for LDC duty extension

Munshi made the comments after a meeting of the commerce ministers of the Commonwealth nations at the Marlborough House in London between June 5 and 6.

June 4, 2023
June 2, 2023
June 2, 2023

A budget divorced from reality

Self-contradictory is what best describes Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal’s fifth budget, and the last of the Awami League-led government’s current term.

March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023

Bangladesh looking to stay competitive after LDC graduation

The government will soon find an alternative for cash subsidies on export so that local exporters can remain competitive even after Bangladesh graduates from the list of least developed countries (LDCs) in 2026, according to experts.