Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- The Annual Development Programme (ADP) for fiscal year 2025-26 has introduced two major innovations, with climate finance and public-private partnerships (PPPs) now formally integrated into the government's development planning framework. Of the 1,171 projects approved, 228 have been earmarked under the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund, while 79 will proceed under PPP arrangements, aiming to draw in private investment for infrastructure such as bridges, road networks and rural electrification.

Officials said the changes reflect a strategic shift towards sustainable development and fiscal discipline, as the government seeks to address mounting environmental challenges while avoiding additional strain on public financ...