Bangladesh should continue preparing for graduation from the group of Least Developed Countries (LDCs), even if the transition is deferred by a few years, as postponement should not distract from the reforms needed to ensure a smooth and sustainable graduation, an economist said on Wednesday.

Bangladesh should continue preparing for graduation from the group of Least Developed Countries (LDCs), even if the transition is deferred by a few years, as postponement should…

Both countries would need to use any delay in exiting “least developed country” status to advance structural changes to their economies.