Dhaka, May 24 -- The interim government has approved nine development projects worth Tk 118.51 billion at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC).

Of the total amount, Tk 8.47 billion will come from government funding while Tk 29.89 billion will be financed through project loans.

In addition, organisations will contribute Tk 8.16 billion from their own funds.

The approvals were granted during the ECNEC meeting held on Saturday, chaired by Chief Advisor and ECNEC Chairperson Muhammad Yunus, according to a statement from the public relations office of the planning advisor.

Typically, the planning advisor briefs the media on the approved projects after the chief advisor and others leave the meeting....