PM to Chair First ECNEC Meeting Today; 17 Projects Await Approval

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Publish : 06 Apr 2026, 09:47 AM

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The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) is set to hold its first meeting under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today, Monday (April 6).

A total of 17 development projects have been finalized for presentation, with a combined estimated cost of 13,161 crore BDT.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM at the Cabinet Room in the Secretariat, presided over by Prime Minister and ECNEC Chairperson Tarique Rahman.

Project Breakdown and Key Highlights
According to sources within the Ministry of Planning, while 18 projects were initially considered, 17 will be formally presented today. Of these, nine are entirely new initiatives.

Additionally, 33 projects previously approved by the Planning Minister will be placed before the committee for formal appraisal.

The finalized list of 17 projects includes:

Water & Climate (4 projects): Karatoya river system development (Bogra and Gaibandha) and climate-resilient bridge construction in Mymensingh.

Infrastructure (5 projects): Including universal social infrastructure and emergency water supply for the capital.

Transport & Communication (3 projects): Border road construction and general road development.

Health & Technology (5 projects): Two projects for Medical and Dental College Hospitals across eight divisions focusing on maternal and child health, two technology development projects (including IT training centers), and one participatory development project.

The 'Padma Barrage' Exclusion
Notably, the highly discussed Padma Barrage Project has been excluded from today’s agenda.

Proposed by the Ministry of Water Resources to mitigate the adverse effects of India’s Farakka Barrage, the first phase of this project was estimated at 34,497.25 crore BDT.

Strategic Importance
Economists view this first ECNEC meeting as a crucial indicator of the new government's development priorities and economic direction.

While the proposed projects cover essential sectors like healthcare, water management, and IT, experts emphasize that transparency and rigorous monitoring will be vital for successful implementation.

Today's decisions are expected to set the tone for the administration's long-term infrastructure and social welfare goals.

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