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| Formed | 31 January 1972; 53 years ago (31 January 1972) |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Bangladesh |
| Headquarters | Bangladesh Secretariat,Dhaka |
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| Website | plancomm.gov.bd |
Bangladesh Planning Commission[1] (Bengali:বাংলাদেশ পরিকল্পনা কমিশন; denoted asPC) is the economicpublic policy institution of theGovernment of Bangladesh. The Planning Commission undertakes research studies and policy development initiatives for the growth ofnational economy and the expansion of the public infrastructure of the country, under theMinistry of Planning and alongside theMinistry of Finance.[2][3][4]
In addition, the planning division of the Planning Commission serves as thesecretariat for all major economic policy questions and for initiating the appraisal of development projects and programmes by:
The National Economic Council is the highest political authority for the consideration of economic policies and development activities reflective of long-term national policy objectives of the government of Bangladesh. It serves as the economic "mini-cabinet", consisting of the main economic ministers and their officials, and is chaired by the chief adviser.
Generally, the ministries formulate their respective plans, programmes or projects, as per the objectives formulated by the NEC. The NEC meets when called by the chief adviser, and meetings can include external invitees dependent on the subject under consideration. All NEC proposals are later provided toECNEC to be approved.
The ECNEC Wing of the Planning Commission is in charge of coordinating meetings of the ECNEC, and monitoring the implementation of decisions taken at the meetings.
ECNEC Wing is headed by a Joint Secretary of the Bangladesh Civil Service (Administration) cadre, who is supported by two Deputy Secretaries and two Senior Assistant Secretaries.
The primary functions of the ECNEC Wing are the following:
To consider and approve yearly target of foreign aid bids, expansion of trade, export of manpower as well as to review the progress of other annual targets.
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