Govt approves revised ADP prioritizing transport, communication
The original ADP outlay for FY25 had been set at Tk265,000 crore
The original ADP outlay for FY25 had been set at Tk265,000 croreThe National Economic Council (NEC) on Monday approved a Tk216,000 crore Revised Annual Development Program (RADP) for the current fiscal year with the highest priority given to the transport and communication sector.
The approval came during a meeting at the NEC Conference Room in the city’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, chaired by NEC Chairperson and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.The original ADP outlay for FY25 was set at Tk265,000 crore. The revised allocation marks a reduction of Tk49,000 crore — an 18.49% decrease from the initial budget.
Of the approved RADP allocation, Tk135,000 crore will come from the government of Bangladesh’s portion, while the remaining Tk81,000 crore will be sourced from project loans or grants. Including an additional Tk10,126.29 crore from the own funds of concerned organizations, the total RADP outlay stands at Tk226,126.29 crore.Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud briefed the reporters after the meeting.He said that efforts would be made to accelerate the RADP implementation pace.He noted that the chief adviser emphasized the importance of maintaining stability and expediting the implementation rate.
Dr Wahiduddin informed that the ADP implementation rate reached 21.52% during the July-January period of FY25 — lower than the 30% average seen in previous fiscal years.He stressed that ministries, divisions, and implementing agencies must intensify their efforts to improve the execution rate.Among the 57 ministries and divisions, the RADP allocation for eight saw a 17.28% increase, while 49 experienced a 28.71% decrease.
Of the 1,437 projects included in the RADP, 1,212 are investment projects, 28 are survey projects, 112 are technical assistance projects, and 85 are financed through own funds. Additionally, 313 projects are slated for completion within the current fiscal year.The RADP also includes 78 projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative and 232 projects funded by the Climate Change Trust Fund.
