Dhaka, May 18 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has expressed optimism that Bangladesh will successfully graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category as scheduled in 2026.

Speaking at an event in Dhaka on Saturday, he acknowledged the challenges and ongoing debates surrounding the graduation but emphasised that the transition must take place next year as planned.

Bangladesh is set to graduate from the LDC bracket, designated by the United Nations Committee for Development Policy, on 24 November 2026. The Chief Advisor has recently directed all relevant government agencies to undertake prompt and coordinated measures to facilitate the country's transition to the developing nations category.

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