LDC graduation: Evaluating the implications of implementing the TRIPS agreement

ByMazharul Islam

Graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category is a key milestone in the sustainable development progress of a country. Bangladesh has been recommended for graduation over the next five years, i.e. 2026, by the Committee for Development Policy (CDP), a subsidiary advisory body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). During this transition period, Bangladesh will be fully entitled to all benefits associated with the category.

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