Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- The interim government has introduced the National Logistics Policy 2025, setting an ambitious goal of turning Bangladesh into a leading regional trade and logistics centre by 2050.

The policy outlines a comprehensive plan to upgrade the country's logistics landscape into a modern, technology-enabled, efficient and environmentally responsible system capable of supporting both domestic and international trade.

A similar policy was approved by the former Awami League-led government in April 2024, but was scrapped after the political transition in August. The newly formulated version replaces it entirely. The timing is significant, as Bangladesh is set to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status next year, which...