The resumed e-GP training program received significant reinforcement through high-level leadership visits to Dohatec training centers. Mr. Md. Kamal Uddin, Secretary, IMED, Ministry of Planning and Mr. S.M. Moin Uddin Ahmed, CEO of Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) have attended training sessions on 20th August 2025, engaging directly with participants and trainers while demonstrating strong institutional support for the initiative.
Direct Leadership Engagement
During their visits, both leaders observed ongoing training sessions and engaged meaningfully with attendees. IMED Secretary Mr. Md. Kamal Uddin met extensively with both trainers and participants, emphasizing the government’s strategic priority of strengthening public procurement through systematic capacity building. He underscored that effective training is fundamental to realizing e-GP’s full potential—enhanced transparency, accountability, and efficiency in procurement processes. His presence reinforced the program’s critical importance within Bangladesh’s broader digital transformation agenda.
BPPA CEO Mr. S.M Moin Uddin Ahmed addressed practical questions from tenderers and procurement officials about the e-GP system and its services. His hands-on approach provided participants with valuable clarity on key operational issues while reinforcing BPPA’s commitment to ensuring users feel confident applying their newly acquired knowledge.
Both leaders delivered a unified message emphasizing the government’s commitment for complete adoption of the e-GP system. Despite the continued existence of parallel manual procurement processes, both leaders emphasized the government’s unequivocal directive: all procurement activities must transition exclusively to the e-GP platform. This transition represents not just a technological upgrade, but a fundamental shift toward modernized, transparent procurement practices that eliminate dual systems and ensure consistent, accountable processes across all government entities.
Quality Recognition and Program Validation
Both leaders commended the high-quality training delivered by Dohatec, specifically praising the structured curriculum, technical expertise, and trainers’ responsiveness to participant needs. Their positive assessment validated the program’s effectiveness and energized both trainers and participants to continue with renewed determination.
For Dohatec, these visits represented strong institutional recognition of its pivotal role in scaling e-GP training nationwide. The direct engagement between IMED and BPPA leadership with participants and their firsthand review of training sessions demonstrated unwavering commitment to the program’s success in achieving its ambitious objectives.
Strategic Impact and Future Outlook
As training continues across Dohatec’s four Dhaka centers, these leadership visits underscore that capacity building remains central to the country’s procurement reform efforts. With sustained support and oversight from national leadership, the program is strategically positioned to make a transformative impact on Bangladesh’s e-GP implementation and long-term procurement modernization goals.