Ecnec
Inflation hit 6pc in June
The annual inflation rate increased slightly to cross the 6 percent mark again in June, up from 5.35 percent recorded the previous month thanks to a rise in food inflation as the flood damaged crops, vegetables and fishes in the country.
Ecnec approves 9 projects involving Tk 2,744cr
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Monday approved nine projects with an outlay of Tk 2,744 crore, including the additional cost of the revised projects.
Rural MPs to get Tk 6,477 cr for dev of their areas
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Sunday approved 10 projects involving Tk 9,460 crore, including Tk 6,477 crore to be spent by rural MPs for the infrastructure development of their respective areas.
The approval came at the 24th Ecnec meeting of the outgoing fiscal year (2019-20) held at the NEC conference room in the city with Ecnec Chairperson and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.
But the Prime Minister and Planning Minister MA Mannan joined the meeting from Ganobhaban through a videoconference.
“Today’s Ecnec meeting approved 10 projects and the total estimated cost of the projects is Tk 9,460.09 crore. It is a matter of pleasure that the entire money will come from government funds,” said the Planning Minister at a press briefing after the meeting.
Of the total 10 projects, six are new while the rest four are revised ones.
Talking about ‘Development of Palli Infrastructures Phase-III Project involving Tk 6,476.65 crore, he said an allocation of Tk 20 crore will given to each MP elected from rural areas, not urban ones, to improve only rural infrastructures like roads, bridges and culverts.
MA Mannan said the project will be implemented by June 2024. “I think it will be very useful for the welfare of people."
Follow health guidelines to avoid virus: PM
Mentioning that many people, including a cabinet member, an MP and a good number of expatriate Bangladeshis, have lost their lives because of coronavirus, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged all to follow health guidelines properly to fight the pandemic.
2 COVID-19 emergency response projects among 10 get Ecnec nod
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved 10 projects , including two related to COVID-19 emergency response and preparedness, involving Tk 16,276 crore.
Will be able to step forward defying all hurdles, says PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said COVID-19 has slowed economic advancement of the country to some extent but the nation will step forward defying all hurdles.
Number of concurrent projects aim to minimise risk and raise living standards in haors
The government has undertaken a number of projects for the infrastructural development of the Haor regions, alongside better flood management with the aim of improving living standards for the inhabitants.
Tk 17,777-cr Matarbari Port Dev Project gets Ecnec nod
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday cleared nine projects with an estimated total cost of Tk 24,113.27 crore, including Tk 17,777-crore Matarbari Port Development Project taken to enhance the country’s cargo handling capacity through the port.
Jamuna rail bridge project to get addl amount of Tk 7,046.88 cr
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved eight projects involving Tk 10,468.24 crore, including an increased amount of Tk 7,046.88 crore for constructing a rail bridge over the Jamuna River.
Ecnec clears nine projects involving Tk 13,639 cr
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved nine projects involving Tk 13,639 crore, including a Tk 6,014-crore project to enhance the capacity of Mongla seaport.