New York, Sept. 30 -- The United Nations (UN) has said it will support an 'independent readiness assessment' for Bangladesh's graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, following a formal request from the country's interim government.

"I have reaffirmed our full commitment to supporting Bangladesh in ensuring a smooth and sustainable graduation from the LDC category," said United Nations Under-Secretary-General Rabab Fatima on Monday, announcing that her office will support the independent readiness assessment.

She commended Bangladesh's steadfast support to UNOHRLLS. "I am honoured to meet Chief Adviser Prof Yunus."

Fatima, who also serves as the UN High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developin...