In addition, the planning division of the Planning Commission serves as the secretariat 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 Prime Minister.
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 prime minister, and meetings can include external invitees dependent on the subject under consideration. All NEC proposals are later provided to ECNEC to be approved.
To provide overall guidance of the formulation of Five Year Plans and the Annual Development Programme
To finalise and approve economic plans, programmes and policies
To review progress of implementation of development programme
To take such others decisions and actions as may be considered necessary for socio- economic development.
To appoint sub-committees as deemed fit to assist the NEC to discharge specific responsibilities
Evaluation impact analysis of project, programmes and plans on the national living standard
Meetings
Meeting of NEC is held every month, and can be held earlier if required by the prime minister (who is the chair)
Planning Division provides secretariat to the NEC
Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC)
The ECNEC Wing of the Planning Commission is in charge of co-ordinating 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.
Structure
Prime Minister, Chairperson
Minister, Ministry of Finance, Alternate Chairperson
Minister, Ministry of Labour and Employment
Minister, Ministry of Water Resources
Minister, Ministry of Commerce
Minister, Ministry of Communication of Bangladesh
Minister, Ministry of Shipping
Minister/State Minister of the concerned Ministry
Supporting officials
Cabinet Secretary of Bangladesh
Principal Secretary or Secretary, Prime Minister's Office
Secretary, Economic Relations Division
Secretary, Finance Division
Secretary, Planning Division
Secretary, IMED
Member, General Economics Division, Planning Commission
Member, Programming, Planning Commission
Secretary, Concerned Ministry/Division
Functions of the ECNEC
The primary functions of the ECNEC Wing are the following:
to call meetings among members of NEC, ECNEC and other relevant officials
prepare the agenda and minutes of meetings, distribute, and publish them across government for action
monitor decisions taken at the meetings for implementation
Meetings
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.
Meeting of ECNEC is held as and when required by Chairperson
Planning Division provides secretariat to the ECNEC
