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Sustainable Graduation

The concept of Least Developed Countries or LDCs originated in the late 1960s. The first group of LDCs was listed by the United Nations back in 1971. LDCs are usually low-income countries confronting severe structural impediments….

Support To Sustainable
Graduation Project

Meeting the graduation criteria is certainly one of the biggest milestones in our development journey. Graduation will bring a new development paradigm and opportunities. Therefore, to make this achievement sustainable….

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Events

Economic self-reliance and national unity must for sustainable LDC Graduation: Dr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury

Mymensingh, 24 June 2025: Special Assistant of the Ministry of Finance Dr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury has said that Bangladesh must attain […]

Make agriculture export-oriented and ensure good governance for overcoming post-LDC Challenges: Home Adviser

Munshiganj, 31 May 2025: Hon’ble Adviser of the Ministry of Home Affairs Lt. Gen. Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said […]

Adopt ‘Three Zero’ Approach to Solve Urbanization Challenges in Asia Pacific

Bangkok, 21 April 2025: Adopting the ‘Three Zeros’ approach could provide effective solutions to the urbanization challenges across the Asia […]

 RECENT NEWS FEED 

স্বল্পোন্নত দেশ হতে উত্তরণ প্রক্রিয়া টেকসই করতে জাতীয় ঐক্য ও অর্থনৈতিক স্বনির্ভরতা অর্জন করতে হবে: ড. আনিসুজ্জামান চৌধুরী
Jahangir for export-oriented agro-based industries to face post-LDC challenge
CA Yunus urges swift, coordinated action for LDC graduation

 RECENT RESOURCES 

Latest Resources

Validation Workshop on Bangladesh’s National Smooth Transition Strategy
Study on Enhancing Industrial Production in the Context of LDC Graduation
Expanding Private Investment in Bangladesh in the Context of LDC Graduation
Comprehensive Report on Logistics Sector of Bangladesh

 Capturing the Moments 

Photo Gallery

Local Level Stakeholder Consultation on Inclusive, Smooth and Sustainable LDC Graduation in Mymensingh

Local Level Stakeholder Consultation on Inclusive, Smooth and Sustainable LDC Graduation in Munshiganj

Side Event on ‘Sustainable Urbanization through Three Zeros: Transforming Cities for a Resilient Future’

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 Answers To Your Questions

Who are LDCs?

Least Developed Countries or LDCs are those countries which are below the threshold of Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, Human assets Index (HAI) and Economic vulnerability index (EVI) set by the United Nations. LDCs are usually low-income countries confronting severe structural impediments to sustainable development.

When the LDC Group was created?

The first group of LDCs was listed by the United Nations in its resolution 2768 (XXVI) of 18 November 1971.

How many LDCs are there?

Currently, there are 46 countries on the list of LDCs.

 

When Bangladesh was first listed as an LDC?

Bangladesh was first listed as an LDC back in 1975.

What are the criteria for identification of LDCs?

The identification of LDCs is currently based on three criteria:
(a) GNI per capita
(b) Human Assets Index (HAI)
(c) Economic and Environmental Vulnerability Index (EVI)