, Oct. 22 -- Bangladesh's upcoming graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category in November 2026 represents a historic achievement, but also ushers in significant challenges requiring deep structural reforms, institutional strengthening, and enhanced competitiveness, according to the latest editorial of the International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICCB) Quarterly News Bulletin (July-September 2025) released on Wednesday.

The editorial, titled "LDC Graduation: Challenges Ahead," notes that Bangladesh has successfully met all three United Nations criteria-Gross National Income per capita, Human Assets Index, and Economic Vulnerability Index-reflecting five decades of economic resilience and social progress.

Yet, it warn...