Sluggish ADP implementation frustrates Wahiduddin
Planning adviser 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...
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Early execution of health sector reforms warranted
THE health sector reform report, of all the reforms commission reports, is better poised for a fast implementation, having faced little criticism and barriers as there is almost no contention about the report that recommends steps for the improvement in the health sector. What the authorities now need to do is to set strategic priorities and identify enablers and barriers to...
Worryingly low implementation capacity of public agencies
The implementation rate of the annual development programme hitting a decade鈥檚 low in the first eight months of the financial year raises concern. Only 24.17 per cent of the ADP budget has, keeping to the Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Division, been used in the eight months. The rate was much lower in the first seven months, with only 21.52 per cent, and..
ADP implementation hits decade low
The implementation rate of the annual development programme in the first eight months of the current financial year 2024鈥�25 improved slightly than the rate in the first seven months, but still the overall progress in the first eight months hits the lowest in a decade...
Businesses urge NBR to set up consultation, advocacy wings
The country鈥檚 businesses on Monday urged the National Board of Revenue for establishing separate wings for policy and implementation to enhance business sector consultations and advocacy.
A welcome step that needs proper implementation
THE Bangladesh Bank tightening loan classification rules by shortening the period of overdue loans to become non-performing to six months from nine months is welcome. The rules aligned with international practices, issued in a circular on November 27, would give a clearer picture of non-performing and bad loans in the banking sector. The rules are likely to help the authorities regulate the banking sector more...