ECNEC approves 9 projects worth over Tk16,433cr

Staff Correspondent: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved nine projects worth an estimated cost of Tk16,433.27 crore.

The approval was given in an ECNEC meeting chaired by ECNEC Chairperson and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the NEC conference room.

While briefing reporters after the meeting, Planning Minister MA Mannan said, "Today, a total of nine projects were approved which will have an overall cost of Tk16,433cr."

Of the total estimated cost, Tk13,620.27 crore will come from the national exchequer, he said. Tk2,527.39 will come as project assistance and Tk285.61 crore from the personal funds of the organizations concerned.

Planning secretary Md Ziaul Islam, General Economics Division member Shamsul Alam and senior officials of the ministry were present at the function.



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