Bangladesh LDC graduation 2026

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.

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.

Govt to take more time to decide on LDC graduation

Bangladesh will take more time to decide on its graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category, scheduled for 2026, Commerce Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.

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.

November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

Govt to take more time to decide on LDC graduation

Bangladesh will take more time to decide on its graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category, scheduled for 2026, Commerce Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.