Dhaka, May 17 -- The National Economic Council (NEC) is likely to consider a proposed Annual Development Programme (ADP) worth Tk 3,00,000 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year on Monday.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to preside over the meeting.

According to officials at the Bangladesh Planning Commission, the proposed ADP includes Tk 1,90,000 crore from government funds and Tk 1,10,000 crore from foreign loans and grants.

The proposed ADP size marks a 50 percent increase from the revised ADP of the current fiscal year, with domestic resource allocation rising by 48.44 percent and external financing increasing by 52.77 percent.

The programme prioritises poverty reduction, employment generation, women's empowerment, balanced ...