ECNEC approves 4 projects involving Tk 796.45cr

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday (September 29) approved four projects with an outlay of Tk 796.45 crore.

The approval came at the weekly ECNEC meeting held virtually with Prime Minister and ECNEC Chairperson Sheikh Hasina in the chair.

The Prime Minister joined the meeting from Ganobhaban through a videoconference, while other ECNEC members were connected from NEC Bhaban.

Planning Minister MA Mannan briefed reporters after the meeting.

Of the total project cost, Tk 623.65 crore will come from the government fund while the remaining Tk 172.80 crore  will come from project aid, he said.