# Swapon Calls for Timely Project Completion and Maximum Utilization to Prevent Fund Misuse

*Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has called for ensuring all ongoing projects under the ministry are completed within the stipulated timeframe and utilized effectively.*

July 29, 2026 · Bangladesh

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has asked officials to ensure that all ongoing projects under the ministry are completed within the stipulated timeframe. He emphasized the need for maximum utilization and effectiveness of these projects during a review meeting on the Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the fiscal year 2026-27.

Swapon highlighted unethical practices involving contractors, engineers, and political patronage in most projects, according to a Planning Ministry review. He urged officials to demonstrate complete sincerity in project implementation, stressing the importance of preventing misuse of public funds and ensuring every allocated taka is spent properly.

## FAQs

- **What did Minister Swapon emphasize during the meeting?**
Minister Swapon emphasized the need to complete all ongoing projects within the stipulated timeframe and ensure their maximum utilization and effectiveness.

- **What unethical practices did Swapon mention?**
Swapon mentioned unethical practices involving contractors, engineers, and political patronage in most projects.

- **What proposal was made to enhance project implementation?**
State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury proposed developing an integrated digital dashboard to enhance the pace of project implementation.

- **What did Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman say about the 180-day programme?**
Dr Zahed Ur Rahman said the Prime Minister is very serious about the 180-day programme, so officials must place greater emphasis on implementing plans.

## Sources

- BSS

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