Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Sunday voiced disappointment over the very low implementation rate of the annual development programme (ADP), as it has fallen below one percent.

"This is lower than the previous year, this is not a good sign," he said while briefing reporters after the weekly Ecnec meeting, reports UNB.

He mentioned that the ADP implementation rate in the last fiscal was lower from the target level for various acceptable reasons. "This year, it was supposed to be accelerated, the excuses of last year cannot be acceptable this year."

Dr Wahiduddin mentioned that contractors and project directors, who are usually the government officials, have been transferred, either following their desires or ...