The implementation of Bangladesh’s Annual Development Programme (ADP) has slowed, with overall execution reaching 36.19 percent during the first nine months of the 2025–26 fiscal year.
According to the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED), the government spent Tk75,607.24 crore between July and March against a total allocation of Tk208,935.53 crore.
The pace marks a slight decline compared to previous years, highlighting ongoing challenges in speeding up development expenditure.
Over the past five fiscal years, ADP implementation during the same period has fluctuated, peaking at 45.05 percent in FY2021–22 before declining gradually.
This year’s performance is nearly unchanged from 36.65 percent recorded a year earlier, pointing to stagnation in execution efficiency.
The IMED report also shows a disparity between foreign-funded and domestically financed projects.
Foreign-aided projects achieved a higher implementation rate of 40.08 percent, while government-funded projects lagged behind at 33.04 percent, suggesting relatively stronger progress in externally supported initiatives.
In terms of spending, Tk42,293 crore was utilised from the government’s own funds out of an allocation of Tk128,000 crore.
Projects financed by foreign assistance and autonomous bodies demonstrated comparatively better fund utilisation.
Sector-wise, performance varied widely. The Ministry of Science and Technology led with 74.16 percent implementation, followed by the Cabinet Division (69.68 percent), the Ministry of Food (65.50 percent), the Public Service Commission (60.36 percent), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (56.05 percent).
In contrast, several divisions reported weak progress. The Parliament Secretariat recorded no spending during the period, while the Public Security Division implemented only 9.08 percent of its allocation. The Internal Resources Division, Financial Institutions Division, and Ministry of Commerce posted implementation rates of 10.20 percent, 12.15 percent, and 13.68 percent respectively.
Monthly execution also showed signs of slowdown. ADP implementation in March stood at 5.88 percent, down from 6.78 percent in the same month last year, indicating weaker momentum in project spending.