LDC 2029: graduation deferral monitor.

1. Nov 2021UN General Assembly endorses Bangladesh's graduation from the LDC category, effective 24 November 2026 after a five-year preparatory period.done
2. 18 Feb 2026The government formally requests a three-year extension of the preparatory period, to 24 November 2029, under the crisis-response provision of the CDP's enhanced monitoring mechanism.done
3. 1 Jun 2026The Committee for Development Policy recommends the extension to 24 November 2029, with the caveat that the extra time must not be used to delay domestic reforms.done
4. 21-22 Jul 2026ECOSOC considers the CDP recommendation.pending
5. Sep 2026Final decision at the UN General Assembly, expected at the September session.pending

While the preparatory period runs, Bangladesh remains an LDC and keeps LDC-specific support measures: preferential market access (including EU Everything But Arms), the TRIPS pharmaceuticals transition period, and concessional windows.

• ECOSOC takes up the CDP recommendation on 21–22 July 2026.
• The UN General Assembly gives the final decision, expected at the September 2026 session.
• The FY2026-27 budget (passing by 30 June) is the first fiscal test of the tax and domestic-resource-mobilisation condition; see the revenue credibility analysis.