Tarique says LDC, port decisions must wait for elected govt

Acting BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has warned that Bangladesh is heading into long-term economic and strategic commitments without an elected government to take responsibility for the consequences, arguing that both LDC graduation and recent decisions on Chattogram Port demand broader public debate and democratic legitimacy.In a statement posted from his verified Facebook profile on Monday night, Tarique illustrated the human cost behind policy decisions, describing the pressure already faced by small factory owners, workers and families as Bangladesh moves toward its 2026 LDC graduation deadline.He said many businesses are losing tariff advantages quietly, workers are seeing overtime disappear, and households are slipping into uncertainty — none of whom were consulted in decisions that directly affect their livelihoods.Tarique reiterated BNP’s position that proceeding with the current graduation timeline without keeping the option of deferral open is a political choice being taken by an interim government that lacks an electoral mandate.He rejected ...

• 24 Nov 2025