Housing ministry abolishes contractor classifying system
The housing and public works ministry has abolished the classifying of contractors into categories during their enlistment to expedite public procurement more transparently and efficiently...
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Overhaul needed to break procurement monopoly
THE findings of a Transparency International Bangladesh study are worrying in that the top 5 per cent of the contractors working with the top 10 ministries could secure 61.31 per cent of the total contract value given out on electronic procurement system in 12 years since 2012. The bottom 10 per cent of the contractors could, however, secure less than 1 per cent of the...
5pc contractors get 61.31pc e-procurement聽 contract value: survey
A Transparency International Bangladesh study has found that the top 5 per cent of contractors working under the top 10 ministries secured 61.31 per cent of the total contract value awarded through the e-government procurement system over the past 12 years.
Alleging irregularities, DSE asks CCBL to halt large procurements
The Dhaka Stock Exchange has requested a temporary suspension to large-scale procurement activities by the Central Counterparty Bangladesh Limited on allegations of irregularities, a lack of transparency and a delay in operation commencement...
HC strikes down indemnity in fast-track energy procurement
The High Court on Thursday invalidated two core provisions of the Speedy Power and Energy Supply (Special) Act 2010, dismantling the special procurement and indemnity clauses that allowed the government to bypass standard protocols in energy projects...
More training for women on e-GP stressed
Speakers at a workshop on Thursday stressed the need for more training for women on e-GP for their capacity building in entrepreneurship and taking part in the government procurement system...
ICAB, BPPA sign deal on DVS
An agreement between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority was signed at CA Bhaban in the capital Dhaka on Thursday, said a press release...
Ensure equal opportunity in public procurement, experts urge
Experts at a seminar on Sunday said that the government should remove discriminatory tax structure to ensure level playing field for all domestic and foreign firms in the public procurement process, according to a press release...
Nationwide Boro paddy procurement begins
The government started the procurement of Boro paddy and rice across the country on Tuesday...