Planning Minister MA Mannan
2 COVID-19 emergency response projects among 10 get Ecnec nod
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved 10 projects , including two related to COVID-19 emergency response and preparedness, involving Tk 16,276 crore.
NEC approves ADP involving Tk 205,145 cr for new FY
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Tuesday approved the Annual Development Programme (ADP) involving Tk 205,145 crore for the 2020-21 fiscal year with focus on transport, education, health and agriculture sectors.
Planning Commission finalises Tk 205,145 cr ADP
The Planning Commission on Monday finalised the annual development programme (ADP) involving Tk 205,145 crore for the next 2020-21 fiscal year.
COVID-19 fallout: New budget to focus on agriculture and health sectors
The government is likely to go for a strategic 'recovery plan' in the next budget (2020-19) with a greater focus on agriculture and health sectors to revive the national economy hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak.
75pc paddy in vulnerable areas harvested: Minister
Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque on Wednesday said 75 percent Boro paddy in the country’s vulnerable areas, including Sunamganj, have been harvested.
Coronavirus might have some impact on inflation: Minister
Planning Minister MA Mannan on Tuesday said if novel coronavirus cannot be contained then it might have some impact on inflation in the coming months.
Jamuna rail bridge project to get addl amount of Tk 7,046.88 cr
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved eight projects involving Tk 10,468.24 crore, including an increased amount of Tk 7,046.88 crore for constructing a rail bridge over the Jamuna River.
Decentralisation to help ease Dhaka's traffic gridlock: Mannan
Planning Minister MA Mannan on Sunday said administrative decentralisation can be an option to reduce Dhaka's nagging traffic jam.
Bangladesh to overtake Malaysia, Singapore by 2024: FnM
Citing the report of an international survey, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Sunday said the economy of Bangladesh will surpass that of Malaysia and Singapore by 2024.
Maintain transparency in public procurement: Planning Minister
Planning Minister MA Mannan on Wednesday asked all government officials, especially those engaged in public procurement, to discharge their duties sincerely by maintaining transparency and accountability.