Dhaka, April 29 -- The government's push for transparency in public procurement through the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system has been marred by allegations of corruption, with concerns growing over the concentration of contracts among a select group of contractors.
According to experts, stringent action is needed to address these irregularities and prevent further damage to the nation's economy.
Introduced nearly a decade ago, the e-GP system was designed to improve accountability, ensure fairness, and curb corruption in government contracting.
However, a recent report by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has raised alarm over how the system has been exploited for financial gain by individuals with political conn...