State Minister for Planning Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki -File photo

DHAKA, July 7, 2026 (BSS) - The government has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting all public procurement through the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system, aiming to improve efficiency, transparency, accountability and the timely implementation of development projects.

State Minister for Planning Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki today made the announcement while addressing two stakeholder consultation workshops on enhancing the e-GP system, mandatory implementation of e-GP, and strengthening the capacity of the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA), said a press release.

He said the timely execution of development projects remains one of the government's highest priorities and stressed that an effective and fully integrated e-GP system is essential to ensuring transparency, accountability, and value for public money.

"We want to implement mandatory e-GP for all government procurement in the country," the state minister said, adding that the system should be made more efficient, user-friendly, and responsive to the needs of stakeholders to accelerate development activities.

BPPA Chief Executive Officer (Secretary) S M Mohiuddin Ahmed, who chaired the workshops, said the authority would continue stakeholder consultations across Dhaka and other regions to identify field-level challenges and develop practical solutions for further strengthening the e-GP system.

Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) Secretary Sirajun Noor Chowdhury, speaking as a special guest, said that alongside a robust procurement system, better project planning and preparation are crucial to ensuring quality implementation and avoiding delays.

The workshops brought together senior government officials, project directors, ICT experts, representatives from engineering universities, and leading technology organisations.

Participants were presented with a roadmap for the future development of Bangladesh's national e-GP system, outlining steps toward a fully integrated digital public procurement framework.