The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved 17 development projects involving a total estimated cost of Tk 89.74 billion.

The approvals were granted during an Ecnec meeting held at the NEC Conference Room in Dhaka’s Planning Commission, chaired by Chief Adviser and Ecnec Chairperson Dr Muhammad Yunus, according to UNB reports.

Of the total project cost, Tk 31.80 billion will come from the government’s own funds, Tk 55.63 billion will be sourced as project assistance through external loans, and the remaining Tk 2.30 billion will be contributed by implementing agencies.

The projects span various sectors, including infrastructure, health, education, and rural development. Further details on individual projects are expected from the Planning Ministry in due course.