The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) held its first meeting under the newly formed government on Monday, focusing on key infrastructure and development initiatives. Chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the session marked the beginning of the administration’s formal economic planning phase.
The meeting, held at the Secretariat starting at 10:30 AM, initially had 19 projects on the agenda. However, due to the Prime Minister’s prior commitments, the session focused on eight projects before being adjourned.
Key Highlights of the Meeting:
- Approvals: Out of the eight projects discussed, six were officially approved, while two were set aside for further review.
- Rescheduled Agenda: The remaining 11 projects from the original 19-item list are scheduled to be addressed in a follow-up meeting next week.
- Official Statement: Jashim Uddin, Public Relations Officer for the Ministry of Planning, confirmed that the meeting was adjourned early to accommodate the Prime Minister’s schedule but noted that the remaining projects remain a priority for the next session.
This first ECNEC gathering signals the new government’s immediate focus on resuming national development works and streamlining the project approval process.
