LDC 2029: graduation deferral monitor.

1. Nov 2021UN General Assembly resolution 76/8 sets Bangladesh's graduation from the LDC category for 24 November 2026, after a five-year preparatory period granted in light of COVID-19.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. May 2026The Committee for Development Policy's crisis assessment concludes that an extension “would be appropriate, provided that, during this period, Bangladesh advances significantly on domestic reforms aimed at addressing its persistent structural vulnerabilities.” The Committee does not endorse the three-year length: it finds that “a shorter extension of the preparatory period would appear more conducive for a sustainable graduation.” Reported 1–2 June 2026.done
4. 21 Jul 2026ECOSOC adopts decision E/2026/L.24. It takes note of the Committee's conclusions and suggested courses of action, and recommends that the General Assembly take action on the matter before 24 November 2026. The same decision covers Nepal's parallel request.done
5. By 24 Nov 2026The General Assembly takes the final decision. Only the Assembly can extend the preparatory period; until it acts, the scheduled graduation date remains 24 November 2026.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.