Bangladesh implemented only 0.69 percent of its Annual Development Programme (ADP) in July, the first month of fiscal year 2026-27. Ministries and divisions spent Tk 2,121.18 crore during the month, according to a report published Monday by the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED). The ADP spending target, including own financing by public agencies, is Tk 308,924.86 crore for the fiscal year.

The July implementation rate matched the rate recorded in the same month of the previous fiscal year, while it was 1.05 percent in July of fiscal year 2024-25. Ten ministries and divisions recorded no expenditure, including the Health Services Division, Health Education and Family Welfare Division, Bridges Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Religious Affairs. Another 43 ministries and divisions remained below 1 percent implementation.

The Public Service Commission posted the highest July implementation rate at 7.52 percent, followed by the Parliament Secretariat at 6.69 percent and the Cabinet Division at 5.57 percent. Planning Commission and IMED officials said agencies usually spend the start of the fiscal year on project preparation and work plans. IMED plans regular review meetings to address implementation obstacles quickly.