🇧🇩Bangladesh · Government procurement
How to find and win government tenders in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh centralises its government procurement on the e-GP (Electronic Government Procurement) system at eprocure.gov.bd, managed by the Central Procurement Technical Unit (CPTU) under the Ministry of Planning. All public sector entities above specified thresholds are required to publish tenders on e-GP. This guide explains how the platform works, who can participate, and how to successfully bid on Bangladeshi government contracts.
Four steps to your first Bangladesh government contract.
1
Register on the e-GP Bangladesh portal
Create a tenderer account at eprocure.gov.bd using your trade licence, TIN certificate, and company registration documents. Digital signature is required for bid submission; ensure you obtain a valid DSC from an authorized certifying authority in Bangladesh.
2
Search and download active tenders on e-GP
Use the e-GP portal's search and filter tools to browse open tenders by ministry, district, category, and procurement method. Tender documents are available for download once you register interest in a specific lot.
3
Submit your bid electronically before the deadline
Prepare your technical and financial proposals according to the Standard Tender Documents (STDs) issued by CPTU, and submit both envelopes electronically on the e-GP platform. Late or incomplete submissions are automatically rejected by the system.
4
Monitor bid opening results and contract awards
e-GP publishes bid opening results and award notices electronically. Reviewing award data by ministry or category helps identify the most active buyers and benchmark your pricing against winning bids.
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Bangladesh's e-GP system covers procurement across government ministries, directorates, departments, and more than 1,000 procuring entities including municipalities, utility companies, and autonomous bodies. The platform handles goods, works, and consultancy services, with the Public Procurement Act 2006 and Public Procurement Rules 2008 providing the legal framework. Development-partner-funded projects — particularly those supported by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank — often use e-GP but may also follow donor procurement guidelines.
Domestic companies are the primary bidders in Bangladesh's government market. International companies can participate in tenders that permit international competitive tendering (ICT), which is typically used for large contracts above certain value thresholds or for specialized goods and services not available locally. Joint ventures between foreign and local Bangladeshi firms are common for infrastructure and technical projects under international competitive bidding.
With thousands of tenders published across e-GP annually, monitoring the market comprehensively requires ongoing attention. Sell to State indexes publicly available Bangladesh government procurement notices from e-GP and other official sources, with plain-English search and saved tender searches with a daily email alert.
Requirements for government contractors in Bangladesh (2026)
What a company needs to register, bid and sign a public contract in Bangladesh. This is a draft from the World Bank Global Public Procurement Database (profile year 2022), compiled on . We have not yet checked it against the portal and the law, so confirm each point in the tender documents.
| Procurement law | The public procurement law of Bangladesh, as linked in the World Bank GPPD profile |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Central Procurement Technical Unit (CPTU) |
| E-procurement portal | National e-GP Portal of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (www.eprocure.gov.bd) |
| Supplier registration | The GPPD profile lists National e-GP Portal of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh as the e-procurement system, launched in 2011. Check on the portal how suppliers register; the tender documents state who may bid. Tender documents can be downloaded from the system. Fees that the profile records: Registration fee(EOs), Annual use fee, Download document fee. |
| Foreign companies | The GPPD profile does not record the rules for foreign bidders. Read the eligibility section of each tender, and check if the law gives a domestic preference. |
| Bid security | The law has a clause on bid securities or bid-securing declarations (GPPD reference: PPR 22). |
| Domestic preference | The law has a domestic preference clause (GPPD reference: PPR 83 (1) e , 98 (21) e). |
| Language | The e-procurement system supports English. |
| Digital signature | E-signature functions that the GPPD profile records: Other. |
| Complaints | The law sets a period to resolve complaints (GPPD reference: PPR 60 (2)). |
Documents to prepare before you bid in Bangladesh
- Company registration documents, or the foreign equivalents
- A tax compliance certificate
- The bid in the format of the tender documents
- Bid security or a bid-securing declaration, when the tender documents require it
What changed in 2025 and 2026
Not yet checked for 2025-2026 changes. The GPPD profile is for 2022.
Sources: World Bank Global Public Procurement Database: Bangladesh profile (2022); Central Procurement Technical Unit (CPTU); National e-GP Portal of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh; Public procurement law of Bangladesh (GPPD link); Public procurement law of Bangladesh (GPPD link).
Frequently asked questions
What is e-GP Bangladesh?
e-GP (Electronic Government Procurement) at eprocure.gov.bd is Bangladesh's national e-procurement platform, managed by the Central Procurement Technical Unit (CPTU). All public sector entities above specified thresholds must advertise tenders through this system.
Who can bid on Bangladesh government tenders?
Bangladeshi-registered companies can bid on all e-GP tenders. International companies may participate in tenders designated for international competitive tendering (ICT), which applies to larger contracts or where local supply is insufficient. Joint ventures with local firms are common for international bidders.
Is registration on e-GP Bangladesh free?
Tenderer registration on eprocure.gov.bd is free. Downloading tender documents may require payment of a tender document purchase fee, which is specified in each individual tender notice.
How can Sell to State help me track Bangladesh government tenders?
Sell to State indexes publicly available procurement notices from Bangladesh's e-GP system. Save the search and turn on its alert: once a day, we email you the number of new open and awarded tenders that match it.
What Bangladesh procurement data does Sell to State cover?
Sell to State covers publicly available tender notices and award information from Bangladesh's e-GP portal and other official government procurement sources, enabling search and monitoring across Bangladesh's public sector.
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