BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman has questioned whether Bangladesh is adequately prepared to graduate from the UN’s Least Developed Country (LDC) category by November 2025. In a detailed social media post, he argued that seeking more time for graduation would not be an insult but a responsible act given current economic pressures, including challenges in banking, foreign exchange, and exports. Rahman criticized the interim government for making long-term economic and strategic decisions, such as those involving Chittagong Port, without a democratic mandate. He warned that closing off options for negotiation weakens Bangladesh’s leverage in international discussions. Emphasizing that national strength lies in asking difficult questions before irreversible harm occurs, he called for decisions affecting the nation’s future to be made by an elected government accountable to the people. Rahman reiterated that patience and public consultation are not weaknesses but essential aspects of democratic governance.