LDC

Dhaka seeks more time for LDC graduation

Bangladesh’s UN envoy says geopolitical conflict, shrinking aid, climate shocks and energy uncertainty are making it harder for graduating countries to prepare for life after LDC status

War will impact food prices as well: finance minister

The impact of war in the Middle East will not just be felt in fuel, but also in food and everything else, says Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury

U-turn on Airbus purchases will impact trade ties: German envoy

The question of Bangldesh’s GSP+ status after LDC graduation is linked to certain decisions, including the Airbus one, that affects bilateral interests, Rüdiger Lotz says

Govt working to delay LDC graduation: official

But Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman cautions that it would “not be appropriate” to be overly optimistic about it

‘Medicine prices will rise’ in post-LDC Bangladesh

Reliance on imported APIs will challenge price cuts and export growth, says an expert

Is it enough to achieve the middle-income country status?

The middle income hoax

Western dominance must be reduced in the IMF