The size of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the FY2025–26 has been proposed at Tk Tk 2,30,000 crore, lower by Tk 35,000 crore from running budget.

The decision was finalised at an extended meeting of the Planning Ministry held on Tuesday, chaired by Planning Advisor Wahiduddin Mahmud.

In the current fiscal year, the original ADP allocation was Tk 2,65,000 crore, which was later revised downward.

For the upcoming fiscal year, the draft ADP outlines that Tk 1,44,000 crore will be sourced from domestic resources, while Tk 86,000 crore will come from foreign project assistance. The ADP will fund a total of 1,142 projects across various sectors.

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The transport and communication sector has received the highest allocation in the draft ADP, with Tk 58,973 crore. The power and energy sector follows with an allocation of Tk 32,392 crore, while the education sector is set to receive Tk 28,557 crore.

Other major allocations include:

Housing and urban development: Tk 22,776 crore

Health: Tk 18,148 crore

Local government and rural development: Tk 16,472 crore

Agriculture: Tk 10,795 crore

Environment, climate change, and water resources: Tk 10,641 crore

Industry and economic services: Tk 5,038 crore

Science and technology: Tk 3,894 crore

Most sectors have experienced a reduction in allocations compared to the current fiscal year, reflecting the government’s strategy to prioritise essential sectors while maintaining fiscal discipline.

The final approval of the ADP is expected later this month at the meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC), to be chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.