Bangladesh Cabinet Approves Draft Public Procurement Amendment

Bangladesh’s Cabinet approved the draft Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Act on 2 November 2026, advancing proposed changes to public tendering and procurement rules. The draft covers competition and participation by smaller and disadvantaged businesses; no monetary value was attached to the legislation. Procurement consultants, legal advisers and companies bidding for government contracts can prepare for the proposed changes. HPC can support tender-readiness, compliance research and procurement consultancy.