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145 news articles tagged with "LDC Graduation"

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Aug 26, 2026

Bangladesh RMG Export Growth Faces Rising Costs and Stiffer Global Competition

Bangladesh garment exports rose 11% to $10.10 billion in April-June 2026, but the central bank warns of rising production costs and intensifying competition from rival exporting countries.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 10, 2026

Bangladesh Forms National Panel to Draft First Creative Economy Policy by December 2026

11-member inter-ministerial panel to deliver Bangladesh's first creative economy policy covering film, music, gaming, design, animation, IT and crafts. Targets $5 billion creative exports by 2030. Chaired by Cultural Affairs Secretary.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 10, 2026

Bangladesh Tax-to-GDP Ratio Edges Up to 7.6 Per Cent in FY26: NBR Reforms Begin to Bite

Bangladesh tax-to-GDP ratio rises to 7.6% in FY26 from 7.4% in FY25. NBR collects Tk 4.42 lakh crore. VAT automation, e-TIN, and large-taxpayer unit drive gains. Still among lowest in Asia.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 31, 2026

Bangladesh Urged to Continue LDC Graduation Preparation Despite Potential Three-Year Deferral

Bangladesh must continue preparing for LDC graduation even if the transition is deferred by a few years, CPD economist Mustafizur Rahman has warned. The UNGA is scheduled to decide on Bangladesh's deferral request in September 2026.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Jul 26, 2026

Bangladesh Must Diversify Exports Beyond RMG to Regain Competitive Edge

Bangladesh's export competitiveness faces mounting challenges as RMG dominance creates structural vulnerability. With exports falling 5% in 2025, the country must diversify into pharmaceuticals, electronics, and light engineering while modernizing ports and energy infrastructure.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 25, 2026

Bangladesh Needs Manmade Fiber Policy to Secure EU Market Access After 2029 LDC Graduation

Bangladesh must develop a comprehensive policy framework for the manmade fiber sector to enter GSP+ tenure after losing duty-free EU market access post-2029 LDC graduation. The manmade fiber sector is critical for diversifying beyond cotton-based RMG and meeting EU sustainability requirements.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Jul 23, 2026

Bangladesh Must Attract $15 Billion Annual FDI by 2030 to Sustain Growth, Warns FICCI

The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has warned that Bangladesh must increase annual foreign direct investment nearly sevenfold to $15 billion by 2030 to sustain growth, finance infrastructure, and remain competitive after LDC graduation. Current FDI-to-GDP ratio of 0.29% is the lowest in the region.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Jul 23, 2026

PM Tarique Rahman Urges Foreign Investors to Expand in Bangladesh, Pledges Policy Reforms

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called upon foreign investors to expand their footprint in Bangladesh, pledging a business-friendly environment backed by policy reforms, legal protection, and government support. Addressing the FICCI FDI Conference 2026, he pledged to build a $1 trillion economy by 2034.

Bangladesh Must Reinvent RMG Sector or Lose Global Edge to Vietnam, Warns Ex-BGMEA Chief

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 23, 2026

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