Dhaka, April 5 -- Given the inherent uncertainty, Bangladesh must continue to utilise the remaining pre-graduation period to advance substantive preparation for graduation including implementation of priority actions under the smooth transition strategy, regardless of whether any procedural engagement is pursued, according to the Bangladesh Graduation Readiness Assessment report.

Securing additional time will require intensive and coordinated diplomacy including early engagement with the relevant committee and focused mobilisation of support for endorsement by the General Assembly, the report said.

It will also be essential to bring major development and trading partners into the discussions and demonstrate that any additional time woul...