Least Developed Country (LDC)

Decision on LDC graduation delay expected in October: Commerce Minister

Bangladesh expects a decision this October on its request for a three-year LDC graduation delay, as the government targets EU trade talks and business reforms.

Decision on LDC graduation delay expected in October: Commerce Minister

Bangladesh expects a decision this October on its request for

19 Oct 2026, 03:14 PM

Dutch delegation discusses post-LDC trade with TEAM Group

Dutch delegation meets TEAM Group in Dhaka to discuss post-LDC

13 Oct 2026, 12:00 AM

92% Bangladeshi products to continue enjoying duty-free access to UK post-LDC: Envoy

The British High Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining

23 Sep 2026, 10:02 PM

Experts seek stronger IP framework after LDC graduation

22 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM

Bangladesh seeks New Zealand support for RCEP membership, LDC extension

High-level meeting with New Zealand’s MFAT in Wellington discusses three strategic proposals

11 Aug 2026, 12:00 PM

ECOSOC urges UNGA to take decision on Bangladesh LDC graduation extension request

ECOSOC) has recommended that the United Nations General Assembly take

22 Jul 2026, 05:01 PM

Bangladesh prepares 5-year trade plan to address post-LDC graduation challenges

The commerce secretary stressed that preparing policies and research reports alone would not be sufficient

19 Jul 2026, 05:37 PM

Bangladesh seeks stronger global backing for LDC graduation

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir urges global support for Bangladesh's

18 Jul 2026, 10:33 AM

EU, G77 express support for Bangladesh’s smooth, sustainable LDC graduation

The EU and G77 back Bangladesh's bid for smooth LDC

17 Jul 2026, 11:25 AM

Experts push for reform to future-proof SMEs

Daily Sun, in collaboration with Trust Bank, hosts roundtable on building Bangladesh’s next generation of entrepreneurs

17 Jul 2026, 12:00 AM

Titumir seeks stronger UN support for smooth LDC graduation

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Planning Dr

14 Jul 2026, 10:11 PM

LDC challenges test global solidarity, credibility of multilateralism: Titumir

Currently, 14 LDCs are at different stages of the graduation

13 Jul 2026, 11:37 PM

Bangladesh seeks increased LDC support ahead of Doha review

Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury underscored the need for protecting the hard-earned development gains

25 Jun 2026, 06:36 PM

Bangladesh seeks stronger UNDP support for climate finance, LDC transition

Bangladesh urges UNDP for stronger climate finance and support to

11 Jun 2026, 07:49 PM

UN body recommends deferral of Bangladesh LDC graduation

The time extension, if approved by the UN General Assembly, will give the country additional time to prepare for the gradual phase-out of special trade, tariff, soft loan and other benefits afforded to LDCs

02 Jun 2026, 05:55 PM

Urgent reforms needed as Bangladesh nears LDC graduation: UNCTAD

Key achievements include the establishment of BIDA as the lead investment facilitation agency

27 Apr 2026, 02:21 PM

CPD urges tax system overhaul ahead of LDC graduation

The think tank estimates that Bangladesh lost Tk2.26 lakh crore in FY23 due to tax evasion, while VAT collection captures only 28%-29% of its potential

23 Apr 2026, 12:00 AM