A resolution by United Nations acknowledging Laos’ eligibility for graduating from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) in 2026 reflects international recognition of the country’s sustained ...

The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (UN CDP) has discussed Bangladesh’s request to defer its graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category by three years during its latest ...

The UN agency underscored the need for more action from the international community to help these countries progress. The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) issued the warning in its ...

For Bangladesh, graduation from the LDC category is undoubtedly a historic achievement. After being included in the United ...

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DHAKA -- The new Bangladesh government has formally sought to defer the country's exit from "least developed country" (LDC) ...

The government also raised concerns over post-LDC trade risks, including possible loss of trade preferences for ready-made garment exports in the European Union and potential reciprocal tariffs from t ...

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The EMM sub-committee is also scheduled to meet this week and will review the current situation of countries that have already completed their graduation process, as well as those in the pipeline.

The Himalayan country will move up to developing country status from its current status as a Least Developed Country in November 2026.