Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Bangladesh has also _______ as a top exporter in a cost-competitive global market.

The correct answer is Risen.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Analyze the Context of the Sentence:
The sentence states: "Bangladesh has also _______ as a top exporter in a cost-competitive global market."
The sentence discusses Bangladesh's growth, success, or emergence into a prominent position ("a top exporter") within the global market.

2. Evaluate the Options:

• Chosen: Means selected or marked out in preference to others. It does not fit grammatically or contextually with "as a top exporter" in this context.
• Worsen: Means to make or become worse. This carries a negative connotation and contradicts becoming a "top exporter."
• Risen: Present perfect form of "rise," meaning to move upward, advance, or achieve a higher position or status. "Rise as [a status]" is a standard idiom meaning to emerge or progress into that role.
• Lessen: Means to make or become less or diminish, which contradicts growth into a top position.
• Loosen: Means to make or become less tight or loose, which is irrelevant to business or trade status.

3. Conclusion:
The verb "Risen" perfectly fits the context of growth, progress, and achieving prominence as a top exporter in the global market.