The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) today (27 July) approved 12 development projects with a combined estimated cost of Tk8,149.38 crore, marking the first Ecnec meeting of the new fiscal year (FY26) and the 12th during the interim government’s tenure.
Among the notable projects is a major initiative for the further development of the University of Dhaka, which alone accounts for Tk2,840.39 crore of the total outlay—making it the largest single investment in the latest approval package.
The meeting took place at the NEC Conference Room in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, with Ecnec Chairperson and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus presiding.
Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud briefed journalists following the session.
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Funding Breakdown
Of the total Tk8,149.38 crore, the majority—Tk8,058.77 crore—will be funded by the Government of Bangladesh. An additional Tk143.33 crore will come as project assistance from development partners, and Tk52.72 crore will be sourced from the own funds of implementing agencies.
Project Types
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6 projects are entirely new, aimed at expanding national infrastructure and public services.
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4 are revised projects, updated for scope or budget efficiency.
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2 projects received time extensions, although their costs remain unchanged.
This fresh round of approvals reflects the interim government’s ongoing efforts to sustain economic momentum, enhance public services, and prioritize education and infrastructure, even amid broader political and economic transitions.
