Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has warned that Bangladesh's planned graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026 should not proceed without open debate, warning that such a major decision carries long-term economic consequences

In a detailed Facebook post from London on Monday, he said the impact of losing tariff benefits will fall hardest on ordinary families, small factory owners and workers-people who were never consulted but will bear the real cost.

Using examples of a garment factory owner in Gazipur and a young woman in Narayanganj whose family depends on overtime income, Tarique said these "silent crises inside ordinary homes" show why the timeline needs reconsideration.

"Picture a small gar...