The government has reconstituted a committee to make public procurement activities more effective and strengthen oversight of procurement-related decisions, according to a Cabinet Division press release issued today.
Committee Composition and Responsibilities
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman has been appointed chairman of the committee. Other members include Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, Prime Minister's Public Administration Affairs Adviser Md Ismail Zabihullah, State Minister for Shipping and Bridges Md Rajib Ahsan, State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam, Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani, Finance Division Secretary Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Majumder, and Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority Chief Executive Officer S.M. Moin Uddin Ahmed.
The committee will determine the working procedures of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs and the Cabinet Committee on Public Procurement. It will also review the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2006 (PPA) and the Public Procurement Rules, 2025 (PPR) that fall under the jurisdiction of the two cabinet committees and recommend measures to improve their effectiveness.
Additional Responsibilities
The committee will also carry out any additional responsibilities assigned by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs and the Cabinet Committee on Public Procurement. This reconstitution aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of public procurement processes in Bangladesh.
Significance and Implications
The reconstitution of the Public Procurement Committee is a significant step towards ensuring that public procurement activities are conducted with greater oversight and efficiency. By reviewing and recommending improvements to existing procurement laws and rules, the committee aims to reduce corruption, ensure transparency, and enhance the overall effectiveness of public procurement in Bangladesh.
This move is expected to have a positive impact on the economy by ensuring that public funds are utilized more effectively and efficiently. It will also help in building public trust in government procurement processes.
What Happens Next
The newly reconstituted committee will begin its work by reviewing the existing procurement laws and rules. It will then recommend measures to improve these frameworks. The committee will also work on determining the working procedures of the relevant cabinet committees and carry out any additional responsibilities assigned to it.
