1.

DPP (Development Project Proposal): A document detailing

the scope, objectives, and costs of a development project
submitted for government approval.
2.TAPP (Technical Assistance Project Proposal): A proposal
related to technical assistance projects aimed at capacity building
or skill enhancement, requiring government sanction.
3.RDPP (Revised Development Project Proposal): An updated
version of the DPP submitted when the project scope, cost, or
timeline has changed.
4.RTPP (Revised Technical Assistance Project Proposal): A
revised version of the original TAPP due to changes in scope or
funding.
5.PDPP (Preliminary Development Project Proposal): A
preliminary version of a DPP used to assess the feasibility of a
project before formal approval.
6.Executing Agency: The organization or department tasked with
executing a project according to the approved project plan.
7.Sponsoring Ministry: The ministry responsible for proposing
and overseeing the progress of a development project.
8.Planning Commission: A key government body responsible for
evaluating and approving national development projects to ensure
they align with economic goals.
9.Planning Division: The division responsible for coordinating,
formulating, and allocating resources for national development
plans.
10. Programming Division: A division under the Planning
Commission, which handles the scheduling and integration of
projects into national development plans.
11. Sector-Division: A specific division focusing on a particular
sector, such as education, health, or infrastructure, within the
broader planning process.
12. IMED (Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation
Division): The government body responsible for monitoring and
evaluating the implementation of projects and ensuring
accountability.
13. National Strategic Policy: A long-term policy framework
that outlines the strategic development goals of a nation, focusing
on key sectors.
14. Perspective Plan: A long-term plan, usually spanning 20
years or more, that sets out the broad development strategy of the
country.
15. Five Year Plan: A short-to-medium-term development plan
that outlines specific economic, social, and infrastructural goals
over a five-year period.
16. ADP (Annual Development Program): The government’s
annual list of approved development projects, outlining the budget
and priorities for the fiscal year.
17. RADP (Revised Annual Development Program): A
revised version of the ADP that reflects updates in project
allocations or adjustments during the fiscal year.
18. Three-Year Rolling Investment Plan: A financial
planning document that projects the investment needs and
priorities for the next three years.
19. MDG (Millennium Development Goals): A set of eight
international development goals established by the United Nations
to reduce poverty and improve health and education globally by
2015.
20. PRSP (Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper): A national
strategy document aimed at reducing poverty through inclusive
growth and development policies.
21. PRS (Poverty Reduction Strategy): The broader strategy
and policy framework focused on reducing poverty levels through
targeted programs.
22. NSAPR-1 (National Strategy for Accelerated Poverty
Reduction - 1): The first phase of Bangladesh’s strategy aimed at
reducing poverty through accelerated economic growth and social
development.
23. NSAPR-2 (National Strategy for Accelerated Poverty
Reduction - 2): The second phase of Bangladesh’s poverty
reduction strategy that continues the goals outlined in NSAPR-1.
24. Priority List: A ranked list of development projects or
sectors based on their importance and urgency within the national
development plan.
25. Overall Economic Condition: The general state of the
economy, including factors like inflation, unemployment, and
growth rates, influencing development planning.
26. Project Components: The different parts or activities that
make up a project, contributing to its overall objectives.
27. Institutionalization: The process of embedding a practice,
policy, or system within an organization or government body to
ensure its continuity.
28. Sustainability: The ability of a project or program to
maintain its benefits over time without external support, ensuring
long-term viability.
29. Short-term, Mid-term, Long-term: Timeframes for
planning or executing a project, with short-term generally meaning
up to 3 years, mid-term 3-5 years, and long-term over 5 years.
30. Risk and Risk Management Plan: The identification of
potential risks in a project and the development of strategies to
manage or mitigate those risks.
31. Land Acquisition: The process of obtaining land required
for a development project, often involving compensation to
landowners.
32. Consultant, ToR (Terms of Reference): The consultant
provides expert advice on a project, and the ToR outlines the scope
and objectives of their engagement.
33. Counterpart Personnel: Local staff assigned to work with
external consultants or agencies to transfer skills and knowledge.
34. Outsourcing: Hiring external organizations or consultants
to carry out specific project tasks that are not handled internally.
35. Hydrological and Morphological Survey: A study to
understand the water flow and land formation in an area to assess
its suitability for development projects.
36. PSC-Appraisal: The appraisal conducted by the Project
Scrutiny Committee to evaluate the viability and relevance of a
proposed project.
37. PC-Appraisal: The appraisal conducted by the Planning
Commission to ensure that a project aligns with national
development priorities.
38. Price Contingency: An allocation in the project budget to
account for potential increases in the cost of goods or services over
time.
39. Physical Contingency: A budget allowance to cover
unforeseen physical challenges or changes in the scope of the
project.
40. Recast: The process of revising the cost or scope of a
project based on updated information or unforeseen developments.
41. Revision: Adjustments made to the project’s scope,
budget, or timeline after it has already begun.
42. GOB (Government of Bangladesh): Refers to the
government entities and authorities involved in project planning,
approval, and execution.
43. Ministry of Finance: The government body responsible for
managing the country’s finances, including development budgets
and project funding.
44. FD (Finance Division): The division within the Ministry of
Finance responsible for budgeting, controlling public expenditure,
and managing financial policies.
45. ERD (Economic Relations Division): The government
body that manages international economic relations, including
foreign aid and loans for development projects.
46. IRD (Internal Resources Division): The division
responsible for managing the country’s internal revenue, including
taxes and duties.
 47. NBR (National Board of Revenue): The government
agency responsible for collecting revenue through taxes, VAT, and
customs duties.
48. Monitoring Cell: A designated unit tasked with overseeing
the progress and effectiveness of ongoing projects.
49. Economic Advisor’s Wing: The advisory body that
provides economic analysis and recommendations for policy
formulation.
50. Administrative Ministry: The government ministry
responsible for the administrative oversight and execution of
development projects.
51. Development Wing/Cell: A unit within a ministry or
agency that handles development-related tasks such as project
planning and implementation.
52. Branch: A specific organizational unit within a larger
division or ministry responsible for particular aspects of
development projects.
53. Investment Project: A project aimed at economic growth
through capital investment in infrastructure, industry, or other
productive sectors.
54. Study or Feasibility Study Project: A project that
assesses the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of
a proposed development initiative before full-scale
implementation.
55. Technical Assistance Project: A project focused on
building capacity, transferring knowledge, or providing technical
expertise to a particular sector.
56. Post facto Approval: Approval granted after a project or
activity has already begun or been completed, often for budgetary
or technical reasons.
57. Project Financing: The methods or sources used to fund a
development project, including loans, grants, or internal resources.
Here are the descriptions for terms 58-100 from the document:
58. Source of Financing: The origin of funds for a project,
such as government budget allocations, foreign aid, or private
sector investment.
59. Mode of Financing: The method used to finance a project,
which could include grants, loans, or public-private partnerships.
60. FA (Financing Agreement): A formal agreement outlining
the terms and conditions of project funding between the
government and development partners or financiers.
61. Development Partners: Countries, organizations, or
institutions that provide financial or technical support for
development projects.
62. Bangladesh Development Forum: A platform for
dialogue between the Government of Bangladesh and
development partners to discuss development priorities and align
assistance.
63. Grant: Non-repayable funds provided by governments,
organizations, or institutions to support a specific project or
initiative.
64. Loan: Borrowed funds that must be repaid with interest,
typically used to finance development projects.
65. PA (Project Aid): Financial or technical assistance
provided specifically for a project.
66. DPA (Direct Project Aid): Aid directly allocated to a
specific project, often provided by development partners or
international organizations.
67. RPA (Reimbursable Project Aid): Aid that is initially
provided by the recipient government and later reimbursed by the
donor after project completion.
68. Special Accounts: Accounts set up specifically to manage
and track funds for a development project, ensuring transparency
and accountability.
69. CONTASA (Convertible Taka Special Account): A
special account used to handle foreign aid funds in local currency
(Taka), allowing easier conversion and disbursement for project
expenses.
70. SAFE (Special Account for Foreign Exchange): An
account used to manage and disburse foreign currency funds for
a project.
71. DOSA (Designated Office Special Account): An account
set up for specific government offices to manage funds for
particular development activities or projects.
72. Imprest: A type of fund or advance used for small, regular
project expenses, which is periodically replenished.
73. Project Aid: Financial or technical support provided for a
specific project, often from international donors or development
partners.
74. Commodity Aid: Aid provided in the form of goods or
commodities, such as food or equipment, rather than money.
75. Food Aid: Assistance provided in the form of food, typically
to address hunger or malnutrition during crises or development
projects.
76. Structural Adjustment Aid: Financial assistance provided
to support economic reforms or policy changes in a country, often
linked to structural adjustment programs.
77. Suppliers’ Credit: A financing arrangement where a
supplier provides goods or services on credit, to be paid back
later, often used in large infrastructure projects.
78. Bangladesh Bank: The central bank of Bangladesh, which
plays a key role in managing financial matters, including project
financing and disbursements.
79. CAO (Chief Accounts Officer): The official responsible for
managing the financial aspects of a project, ensuring funds are
spent according to the approved budget.
80. FAPAD (Foreign Aided Projects Audit Directorate):
The government agency responsible for auditing projects funded
by foreign aid to ensure proper use of resources.
81. Financial Authority: The power or responsibility to
approve expenditures and manage project finances.
82. Procurement Plan: A document outlining the items and
services that will be purchased for a project, including timelines
and procurement methods.
83. Service: In the context of project management, services
refer to tasks or activities provided by external organizations or
consultants.
84. Goods: Tangible products or equipment required for the
implementation of a project, such as machinery, vehicles, or
materials.
85. Works: Construction or infrastructure-related tasks that are
part of a development project.
86. TOR (Terms of Reference): A document that outlines the
scope, objectives, and deliverables expected from a consultant or
contractor engaged in a project.
87. Action Plan: A detailed plan outlining the steps, timeline,
and resources required to achieve the objectives of a project.
88. Project Identification Tools: Tools or methods used to
identify potential development projects, including needs
assessments and feasibility studies.
89. Selection Tools: Criteria or methods used to select
projects based on their viability, impact, and alignment with
national priorities.
90. NPV (Net Present Value): A financial metric used to
evaluate the profitability of a project by comparing the present
value of expected future cash flows with the initial investment.
91. BCR (Benefit-Cost Ratio): A financial metric that
compares the benefits of a project to its costs, used to assess its
economic viability.
92. IRR (Internal Rate of Return): A financial metric used to
assess the profitability of a project by calculating the discount
rate that makes the net present value of the project’s cash flows
zero.
93. Payback Period: The amount of time it takes for a project
to generate enough returns to cover its initial investment.
 94. TO&E (Table of Organization and Equipment): A
document that outlines the staffing and equipment requirements
for a project or organization.
95. Physical Target: Specific, measurable physical outcomes
that a project aims to achieve, such as the number of kilometers
of road built or the number of schools constructed.
96. Financial Target: The budgetary goals or financial
outcomes that a project aims to achieve, such as staying within
the allocated budget.
97. Work Plan: A detailed plan outlining the specific tasks,
timelines, and responsibilities for project implementation.
98. Log Frame Analysis: A project management tool used to
plan, monitor, and evaluate a project’s logical framework,
including its inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes.
99. Objective Verifiable Indicators: Specific, measurable
indicators used to track and assess the progress and success of a
project’s objectives.
100. Means of Verification: The sources of data or evidence
used to verify the achievement of project objectives and
indicators.

101. Risk/Assumption: Elements that could impact the success of a

project (risks) and the conditions assumed to be true for project
planning, such as political stability or financial availability.
102. Purpose: The broader goal or objective that a project aims
to achieve, which guides the overall strategy and activities.
103. Objectives: Specific, measurable outcomes that a project is
designed to accomplish within a given timeframe.
104. Output: The tangible and measurable results produced by a
project, such as completed infrastructure or trained personnel.
105. Input: The resources (funding, personnel, materials)
required to carry out a project and achieve its objectives.
106. Project Scrutiny Committee: A committee tasked with
reviewing project proposals to ensure they are viable, cost-effective,
and aligned with national development priorities.
 107. FD Committee (Finance Division Committee): A committee
within the Finance Division that reviews the financial aspects of
development projects, ensuring proper budget allocations and
resource management.
108. PC-Appraisal: An assessment conducted by the Planning
Commission to evaluate the feasibility, relevance, and alignment of a
project with the country’s development goals.
109. DPEC (Departmental Project Evaluation Committee): A
committee responsible for evaluating the feasibility, budget, and
implementation strategy of projects within specific departments.
110. PEC (Project Evaluation Committee): A committee that
reviews and evaluates project proposals for their effectiveness, cost,
and alignment with sectoral or national priorities.
111. Cost Rationalization Committee: A committee responsible
for evaluating the cost estimates of a project to ensure they are
reasonable and aligned with industry standards.
112. NEC/ECNEC (National Economic Council / Executive
Committee of the National Economic Council): The highest government
bodies responsible for the approval of development projects and
policies in Bangladesh.
113. DSPEC (Departmental Special Project Evaluation
Committee): A departmental committee tasked with evaluating special
projects that may require unique or extraordinary resources and
considerations.
114. SPEC (Special Project Evaluation Committee): A committee
that evaluates the feasibility and appropriateness of special projects
that do not fall within standard categories.
115. PSC (Project Steering Committee): A high-level committee
that provides strategic direction and oversight for the implementation
of major development projects.
116. PIC (Project Implementation Committee): A committee
responsible for overseeing the day-to-day implementation of a project,
ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget.
117. PMU (Project Management Unit): A specialized unit
established to manage and coordinate all aspects of a project,
including planning, execution, and monitoring.
 118. BMC (Budget Management Committee): A committee
responsible for managing the financial resources of a project, ensuring
funds are allocated and spent in accordance with the approved budget.
119. BMRC (Budget Monitoring and Review Committee): A
committee that monitors project spending to ensure that financial
resources are used efficiently and as intended.
120. POC/TOC (Project Operation Committee/Technical Operation
Committee): Committees responsible for overseeing the operational
and technical aspects of a project, ensuring smooth execution and
addressing technical challenges.
121. TEC (Technical Evaluation Committee): A committee that
evaluates the technical aspects of a project proposal, ensuring it meets
the required standards and specifications.
122. HOPE (Head of Procuring Entity): The individual or entity
responsible for overseeing the procurement process, ensuring
transparency and compliance with regulations.
123. Development Budget: The portion of the national budget
allocated for development projects, focusing on infrastructure, social
services, and economic growth.
124. Budget Classification Chart: A detailed chart that
categorizes the budget into different sections or heads, allowing for
clear tracking and management of funds.
125. Fund Release: The process of making budgeted funds
available for project activities, typically in installments based on
progress reports.
126. Fund Allocation: The distribution of financial resources to
various projects or departments, based on the priorities set in the
development budget.
127. Financial Authority: The designated power or responsibility
to approve and control project expenditures within specified limits.
128. Delegation of Financial Authority: The process of assigning
financial authority to different levels of an organization, allowing for
faster decision-making and fund management.
129. DSL (Debt Service Liability): The obligation to repay debt,
including principal and interest, typically related to loans taken for
development projects.
 130. CD/VAT (Customs Duty/Value Added Tax): Taxes levied on
imported goods (Customs Duty) and goods and services sold within the
country (VAT), which may affect project costs.
131. Seed Money: Initial funding provided to start a project, often
used to cover preliminary expenses such as feasibility studies or
administrative costs.
132. Project Component: A distinct part of a project, such as
infrastructure development, training, or capacity building, that
contributes to the overall objectives.
133. Amortization Schedule: A timetable that outlines the
repayment plan for a loan or debt, including both principal and interest
payments over time.
134. CPTU (Central Procurement Technical Unit): A government
body responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparency in the
public procurement process.
135. Exchange Rate: The value of one currency in terms of
another, which affects the cost of imported goods and services for a
project.
136. Budget Head: A specific category within the budget, under
which funds are allocated and expenditures are tracked.
137. Economic Head: A sub-category within the budget that
focuses on economic activities, such as investment in infrastructure or
industrial growth.
138. Code Description: A system used to categorize and describe
different budget items, making it easier to track and manage
expenditures.
139. Revenue Component: The portion of the budget or project
funding allocated for recurring expenses such as salaries,
maintenance, and operational costs.
140. Capital Component: The portion of the budget allocated for
one-time expenses such as infrastructure, equipment, or major
investments.
141. Annual Phasing of Cost: A schedule that distributes the total
cost of a project over multiple years, allowing for phased
implementation and funding.
 142. Steering Committee: A high-level committee that provides
strategic direction, oversight, and decision-making support for a
project.
143. Development Budget: The section of the national budget
allocated for development activities, focusing on long-term projects
aimed at improving infrastructure, education, health, and other
sectors.