Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh's Annual Development Programme (ADP) implementation has dropped to an alarmingly low level in the first half of 2025-26 fiscal year, highlighting persistent weaknesses in project execution.

Official data from the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) of the Planning Ministry show that only 17.54 percent of the original ADP allocation was implemented during July-December of FY26, marking one of the weakest first-half performances in the last five years.

Against a total ADP allocation of Tk 2,38,695 crore for FY26, actual implementation during the first six months stood at Tk 41,876 crore.

The figures point to continuing delays in procurement, land acquisition, fund release and decision-mak...