Dohatec New Media proudly participated in the 19th International Conference on Information Technology and Applications (ICITA 2025) in Oslo, Norway, where its research team presented a paper titled “Factors Influencing the Tender Award Process of e-Government Procurement (e-GP): The Case of Bangladesh.”
The paper, authored by Dr. Qazi Mahdia Ghyas, Taslima Akter, and Md. Masudur Rahaman examines how Bangladesh’s e-Government Procurement (e-GP) system operates and identifies key factors influencing the tender-awarding process. Developed and maintained by Dohatec New Media under the guidance of the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA), the e-GP platform has become a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s digital governance reforms—enhancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public procurement.
Driven by a strong interest in digital governance and data-driven policy analysis, the Dohatec researchers analyzed official BPPA performance data spanning 2015–2022. Using a newly designed KPI-based linear regression model, the study evaluated how factors such as tender evaluation time, report approval duration, delivery schedule, and completion rate influence procurement outcomes.
“We had to work with official secondary data, but its reliability still produced strong and valid results,” said Dr. Mahdia.
The resulting regression model demonstrated high statistical significance and predictive power, confirming that selected performance indicators are strong predictors of tender award outcomes. According to the researchers, the framework can be applied beyond Bangladesh—offering policymakers worldwide a practical analytical tool to assess and improve e-procurement systems. They further note that future studies incorporating recent datasets and advanced statistical methods could provide even deeper insights into the evolving performance of e-GP.
In addition to its research presentation, Dohatec New Media continues to expand its international collaboration efforts. During a recent visit to Qatar, the Dohatec team met with representatives from QCF Consultant and officials from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Qatar, including the department overseeing Single Window Management. The discussions centered on sharing best practices in digital governance and procurement modernization, reflecting Dohatec’s commitment to supporting global public sector innovation.
“As the principal developer of Bangladesh’s e-GP platform, Dohatec remains dedicated to pairing technical innovation with evidence-based research,” said a company spokesperson. “Our participation at ICITA 2025 reinforces our mission to promote transparency and efficiency in government procurement processes worldwide.”
Dohatec New Media’s presence at ICITA 2025 underscores its leadership in advancing digital governance initiatives and its ongoing contribution to global discussions on technology-driven public sector transformation.