electronic government procurement (e-GP)

A fresh start for the public procurement sector?

Success of reform initiatives depends on proper implementation and oversight

Public procurement process must be fair and competitive

Grievances of local manufacturers and suppliers are justified

Ensure fair contest for government contracts

We must break monopolistic stranglehold on public procurement

Don’t let the e-GP process be monopolised

A competitive process essential for fair, transparent procurement

Study on Electronic govt procurement / Tk 60,000cr contracts awarded in 11 years based on single bids

The electronic procurement, rolled out more than a decade ago to ensure competition and cut the scope of irregularities, still suffers from a lack of competition as public agencies awarded contracts worth Tk 60,069 crore based on single bids, a new study found.

'Competition still missing in e-procurement'

The Transparency International Bangladesh says

World Bank approves $40m to help Bangladesh expand coverage of electronic govt procurement

The World Bank yesterday approved $40 million to help Bangladesh expand the coverage of electronic government procurement (e-GP), with new features to respond to the Covid-19 challenges.

Editorial / Can public procurement process be freed of corruption?

The departments that provide public service are particularly the targets of public contactors out to make a quick buck, most often than not, at the cost

How e-GP save taxpayers tens of billions each year

Each year, Bangladesh spends more than Tk. 72,000 crore on government procurement. That includes paying for anything from Padma Bridge...

February 7, 2021
February 7, 2021

World Bank approves $40m to help Bangladesh expand coverage of electronic govt procurement

The World Bank yesterday approved $40 million to help Bangladesh expand the coverage of electronic government procurement (e-GP), with new features to respond to the Covid-19 challenges.

September 18, 2020
September 18, 2020

Can public procurement process be freed of corruption?

The departments that provide public service are particularly the targets of public contactors out to make a quick buck, most often than not, at the cost

April 13, 2016
April 13, 2016

How e-GP save taxpayers tens of billions each year

Each year, Bangladesh spends more than Tk. 72,000 crore on government procurement. That includes paying for anything from Padma Bridge...