DHAKA: Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved eight projects involving Tk 1591 crore.

The approval came at the ECNEC meeting with ECNEC Chairperson Sheikh Hasina, also the Prime Minister, in the chair at the NEC Conference room in city’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area.

Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal disclosed the information while talking to reporters after the meeting.

"Of the total project cost, Tk 1565.98 crore will come from the national exchequer while Tk 25.50 crore will come as project assistance," he said.

BDST: 1330 HRS, MAY 19, 2015
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