The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday (May 16) approved a Tk 2,65,000 crore Annual Development Plan (ADP) for FY2024-25, which is 0.76% (Tk 2,000 crore) higher than the current fiscal year’s ADP.

Besides, the NEC approved some Tk 13,288.91 crores of the autonomous bodies or corporations.

The approval came from the NEC meeting presided over by its Chairperson and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the NEC Conference room in the city's Sher-e Bangla Nagar area.

Planning Minister Abdus Salam, State Minister for Planning Shahiduzzaman Sarker and Planning Division Senior Secretary Satyajit Karmaker briefed reporters after the meeting.

BDST: 1604 HRS, MAY 16, 2024
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