LDC graduation

Zahid Hussain, former lead economist, World Bank Dhaka office. Sketch: TBS
Analysis

Deferring LDC graduation: Are we aiming right?

The justification for deferment must rise above routine assertions of unreadiness or concerns about waning competitiveness

In Bangladesh, 69% of the total health expenditure in the country is paid out-of-pocket by patients. A large chunk of that goes into paying for medication. Photo: Reuters
Bangladesh

1,000 drug registrations stuck as Bangladesh risks losing TRIPS waiver

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Economy

Stable govt crucial for investment, tackling LDC graduation challenges: CPD’s Mustafizur

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Bangladesh

To graduate, or not to graduate till 2032: LDC graduation of Bangladesh

What Bangladesh can learn from global LDC experiences
Panorama

What Bangladesh can learn from global LDC experiences

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Economy

To defer or not to defer: The LDC graduation conundrum

Business leaders give a joint press briefing on Bangaldesh's upcoming LDC graduation. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Businesses demand LDC graduation delayed by 3-5 years over trade risks

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Thoughts

Is free trade finally passé?

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Thoughts

The road to 2026: Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC and what lies ahead

Is delaying LDC graduation feasible?
Analysis

Is delaying LDC graduation feasible?

Commerce adviser speaking at an event in Gulshan Club on 10 Aug. Photo: TBS
Economy

LDC graduation challenges a ‘time bomb’ from fascist regime: Commerce adviser

Bangladesh must brace for stricter global standards post-LDC: SANEM
Bangladesh

Bangladesh must brace for stricter global standards post-LDC: SANEM

Govt forms inter-ministerial committee to boost key sectors' export post-LDC graduation
Economy

Govt forms inter-ministerial committee to boost key sectors' export post-LDC graduation