Renowned economist Professor Wahiduddin Mahmud, a professor at Dhaka University, has been appointed a member of the United Nations Committee for Development Policy (UNCDP). The UNCDP is a subsidiary body of the UN Economic and Social Council.

The 24 members of the committee are nominated by the UN secretary-general, and are appointed by the Council for a period of three years.

The committee provides inputs and independent advice to the council on emerging cross- development issues and on international cooperation for development, focusing on medium and long term aspects. The committee will be responsible for reviewing the status of least developed countries and for monitoring their progress.