Tag: LDC Graduation

145 news articles tagged with "LDC Graduation"

Agriculture & Food ★ Editor's Pick Sep 05, 2026

Financing Crunch Hits Bangladesh Agri-Machinery Imports, Slowing Mechanisation

Bangladesh's agricultural mechanisation push is facing financing crunch with LC settlements for capital machinery imports dropping 48% from FY23 to FY26.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 05, 2026

Tk 2.06 Trillion Stuck in 138,686 Cases at 20 Bangladesh State-Run Banks

Tk 2.06 trillion stuck in 138,686 loan-related cases at 20 Bangladesh state-run banks and FIs, with Janata Bank alone accounting for Tk 1.11 trillion across 13,000 cases.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Sep 03, 2026

Over 400 RMG Factories Shut Down in Bangladesh in 3 Years: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir tells parliament 282 BGMEA and 120 BKMEA member factories closed between July 2023 and June 2026 due to global conflicts, domestic instability, rising energy costs and buyer reluctance.

Leather & Footwear ★ Editor's Pick Sep 03, 2026

Reforms Can Boost Bangladesh Leather Footwear Exports to $5 Billion by 2030: FLAXA

FLAXA President Syed Nasim Manzur says Bangladesh can more than double leather and footwear exports from $1.76b to $5b by 2030 with policy reforms, non-leather expansion and shift from crust to finished leather, while reducing 23 certificates to 4 like Vietnam.

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

Entrepreneurs Seek Clear Roadmap for Smooth Bangladesh LDC Graduation

FBCCI consultation calls for sector-specific action plans for SMEs, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and other key industries, with business leaders warning that LDC graduation will pose intellectual property and trade preference challenges.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 29, 2026

LDC Graduation Must Trigger Structural Reform to Attract FDI to Bangladesh

Bangladesh's LDC graduation on 24 November 2026 must catalyse structural reforms in investment climate, with FDI inflows at $1.77 billion in 2025 representing just 0.4% of GDP, far behind Vietnam, India and Indonesia.

Policy & Regulation Sep 06, 2026

BSEC Launches New Official Website for Smarter Investor Services in Bangladesh

BSEC launches new official website www.sec.gov.bd with modern features, improved cybersecurity, and faster investor services. Chairman Masud Khan leads the digital transformation initiative.

Economy & Finance Aug 17, 2026

Bangladesh Economic Recovery Requires Political Settlement, Says Economist Ashikur Rahman

Economist Ashikur Rahman argues Bangladesh economic recovery requires political settlement. Three structural fractures: banking (33% NPL), energy (capacity payments), revenue (tax-to-GDP below 7%). Policy tinkering insufficient.

RMG & Textile Aug 15, 2026

Bangladesh Apparel Exports to EU Fall 16.4% to 8.64 Billion Euro in H1 2026

Bangladesh apparel exports to EU fell 16.43% to 8.64 billion euro in H1 2026. Volume -8.22%, price -8.94%. Vietnam only positive (+0.36%). Bangladesh decline deepest among major suppliers. June improvement +0.87%.

RMG & Textile Aug 13, 2026

Bangladesh Showcases 17 Companies at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026

17 Bangladeshi companies including NZ Denim, Hoorain HTF, Nexgen Apparel, and 12 EPB Pavilion exhibitors participate in Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026 at Paris Le Bourget, Aug 31-Sep 1.

Agriculture & Food Aug 11, 2026

Bangladesh Targets Sustainable Farming on 50% of Agricultural Land by 2030 for Climate Resilience

Bangladesh targets 50% sustainable farming by 2030 (up from 44.37%), pivoting to WTO-compliant green box subsidies ahead of LDC graduation. Pesticide use at 40,000 tonnes/year targeted for reduction.

Trade & Commerce Aug 04, 2026

Bangladesh-Korea CEPA Signed: 97% Goods Get Preferential Market Access

Bangladesh and South Korea signed CEPA in Dhaka on August 4, 2026. 97% of Bangladeshi goods get preferential access to Korea. Exports were $421M in FY26, down 9% YoY.

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