PM expresses dissatisfaction for slow pace in project works

Expressing dissatisfaction for delay in implementation of development projects, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked different departments concerned to strengthen coordination among them to avert delay in project activities.

“Lack of coordination (in implementation of projects) came to her (PM’s) notice…she repeatedly asked different departments to strengthen it (coordination),” said Planning Minister MA Mannan at a virtual briefing after the weekly ECNEC meeting, reports UNB.

While revising the Khulna Shipyard Road project, the prime minister expressed her resentment for slow pace in the project works and asked the authorities concerned to find out the reasons behind the delay, said the planning minister.

“Unfortunately, its pace is very slow…the Prime Minister expressed serious resentment and annoyance. She asked us to find out the reasons,” Mannan said. 

During revision of Langalbandh land acquisition project, the prime minister also showed resentment as lack of coordination was seen and unnecessary complexities were created here, he said.

The Prime Minister highly appreciated ‘Intensification of crops in the greater Mymensingh region project’ approved at the meeting, said the minister adding that the project will be implemented by December 2024 spending Tk 1.24 billion.

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec), in its 3rd meeting of the current fiscal year held with Chairperson and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair, approved six projects with an outlay of some Tk 11.37 billion.