ECNEC approves 5 projects involving Tk 7,003 cr

ECNEC approves 5 projects involving Tk 7,003 cr

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved five development projects involving an estimated cost of Tk 7,003.36 crore. Of the total project cost, Tk 4,536.10 crore will come from the government’s own funds, while Tk 2,467.26 crore will be financed through project loans. The approval came at an ECNEC meeting chaired by Prime Minister and ECNEC...

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