The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has formally called upon UN General Assembly to provide a definitive ruling on Bangladesh’s appeal for a three-year extension to its preparatory phase before exiting Least Developed Country (LDC) category.
The proposal was approved via consensus by ECOSOC member states during a council session held on Tuesday. Reports indicate that a parallel recommendation was issued in response to a similar request submitted by Nepal.
Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, presented the draft resolution on behalf of both countries. During the session, he provided deeper justifications for extending the current transition window.
This move by ECOSOC follows evaluations by the Committee for Development Policy (CDP), which determined that it would be suitable for the General Assembly to weigh the proposed extensions for both nations.
According to the recommendation, the General Assembly should reach a final verdict before 24 November, the date two countries are presently slated to conclude their LDC status.
Speaking after the decision was adopted, Chowdhury underscored Bangladesh’s resolve to achieve a graduation process that is stable, lasting, and final.
He further pledged that the nation remains dedicated to implementing essential policy adjustments and reforms to bolster its readiness, provided General Assembly grants the requested deferment.
