Dhaka, Aug. 29 -- Foundations attached to different ministries will work under a five-cluster approach to support the government's Five-Year Strategic Framework for Reform and Development, with job creation, renewable energy and social protection among the key priorities.

Adviser to the Prime Minister on the Ministries of Finance and Planning Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir disclosed the plan on Saturday while briefing reporters after a meeting with the heads of 22 foundations at the NEC Conference Room.

He said the initiative was based on the philosophical principle set by the Prime Minister, "Bangladesh First", which he described as "Bangladesh with everyone, Bangladesh for everyone".

"If Bangladesh is to come first, then what is needed ...