Photo: PIDDHAKA, Jan 25, 2026 (BSS) - The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved 25 development projects worth Taka 45,191.27 crore including a 1,000-bed Bangladesh-China Friendship General Hospital in the northern region. Of the total project cost, Taka 10,881.40 crore will come from government funds, Taka 32,018.09 crore from project loans and Taka 2,291.78 crore from the implementing agencies' own resources. Among the approved projects, 14 are new, six are revised and five involve extension of project duration. Two revised projects under the Textiles and Jute Ministry were approved for the establishment of Sylhet Textile Engineering College and Sylhet Textile Institute. The Agriculture Ministry had two projects approved, including the Ashuganj-Palash Green Project and the Smallholder Agricultural Competitiveness Project (third revision).

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 26, 2026 05:09 UTC