Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Economists and experts have stressed that Bangladesh's upcoming graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026 requires urgent and comprehensive preparation, bold policy reforms, and effective coordination among stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition.

They also warned that both internal and external economic vulnerabilities could undermine the country's competitiveness after graduation.

They pointed out structural weaknesses such as high operational costs, weak institutions, energy crisis, and limited export diversification -- all of which must be urgently addressed.

The experts also underscored that the transition period should be used strategically to strengthen trade resilience, expand market ...