DHAKA, July 8, 2026 (BSS) - The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) today approved two proposals involving the power and rural infrastructure sectors with a combined financial implication of more than Tk 257 crore.

The approval came from this year's 30th meeting of the CCGP held at Cabinet Division with Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury in the chair.

The committee approved a proposal from the Power Division for the implementation of the "Modernization of Network Infrastructure and Power Distribution System in NESCO Area" project.

Under Package No. GD6 (P-06), the project includes the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of nine 33/11 kV AIS substation upgradation works in the Rangpur Zone.

The contract, worth Tk 141.33 crore, was awarded to the joint venture of Adex Corporation Limited (ACL) and Adex Engineering Limited (AEL).

The meeting also approved a variation proposal from the Local Government Division under the "Construction of Important Bridges on Rural Roads (2nd Phase)" project.

The variation relates to ongoing works under Package No. CIB2-Pan-W-30 in Boda Upazila of Panchagarh district being implemented by National Development Engineers Ltd.

The original contract value of Tk 110 crore has been increased by Tk 6.09 crore, representing a 5.54 percent rise, bringing the revised contract value to Tk 116.09 crore.

The committee approved the proposals to facilitate the strengthening of the country's power distribution system and improve rural transport infrastructure.