NEC approves Tk 3 lakh crore ADP for FY27

The National Economic Council (NEC) today approved an Annual Development Programme (ADP) outlay worth Taka 3,00,000 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year aiming to sustain inclusive economic growth, strengthen infrastructures, enhance social protection and accelerate climate-resilient development.

The new ADP for the fiscal year 2026-27 has been designed with a reform-oriented and inclusive development vision aimed at ensuring sustainable economic growth, balanced regional development and administrative modernization.

NEC Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presided over the maiden meeting of NEC under the incumbent government held at the NEC Conference Room in the city's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area.

After the meeting, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury briefed reporters.

Adviser to the Prime Minister on the ministries of Finance and Planning Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, State Minister for Planning Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki and Planning Secretary SM Shakil Akhter were present at the briefing.

Ministers, state ministers and secretaries concerned attended the meeting.

The meeting also gave policy approval to a strategic financial planning framework for the next five years, which is being prepared by an advisory committee under the General Economics Division (GED).

According to the Planning Ministry, the approved ADP outlay for FY2026-27 has been estimated around Taka 3,00,000 crore, of which Taka 1,90,000 crore will come from government financing while Taka 1,10,000 crore will be financed through foreign loans and grants.

The size of the ADP is larger than that of the current fiscal year, indicating the government's growing investment and implementation capacity.

The new ADP also includes a significant number of fresh projects. A total of 1,277 new projects have been recommended by different ministries and divisions, while proposals have been made to include 80 projects under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and 148 projects under the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund.

The planning ministry said the programme clearly reflects increased emphasis on private sector participation and climate adaptation initiatives.