ECNEC approves 10 projects worth Tk1,974.30cr

NN Online:

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved 10 new projects on Monday, with a total estimated cost of Tk 1,974.30 crore aiming to boost various sectors, including infrastructure, health, and education, contributing to the country’s overall development agenda.

Of this, Tk 1,642.98 crore will come from government funds and Tk 3,31.32 crore from organisations’ own funds.

The approval was given at the ECNEC meeting held at the NEC Conference Room in the Planning Commission with Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus in the chair, reports BSS.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Moulvibazar (Phase 1) project was also cancelled in the meeting.

Planning Advisor Wahiduddin Mahmud briefed reporters after the ECNEC meeting.

The approved projects are:

• “Construction of River Ports in Chilmari Area (Ramna, Jorgach, Rajibpur, Roumari, Nayarhat) (1st Revised)”, “Ashuganj-Palash Sabuj” project.
• “Expansion of Sustainable Agricultural Technology in Comilla Region” project.
• “Cutting of Economically Lost Rubber Trees, Re-Gardening and Modernization of Rubber Processing” project.
• “Procurement and Installation of 60 MMSCFD Capacity Process Plant for Bhola North Gas Field,” “Drilling of Rashidpur-11 Well (Exploration Well)” Project.
• “2D Seismic Survey over Exploration Block 7 and 9” Project.
• “Establishment of 60 Day Care Centers of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs” Project.
• “Rehabilitation and Quality Improvement of Level Crossing Gates of Eastern Zone of Bangladesh Railway (4th Revised)” Project.
• “Rehabilitation and Quality Improvement of Level Crossing Gates of Western Zone of Bangladesh Railway (3rd Revised)” Project.

Besides, the members of ECNEC were informed about six projects approved by Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud.