Sangsad Bhaban, Nov. 11 -- A bill seeking to amend the Public Procurement Act to facilitate the participation of newly registered businesses and young entrepreneurs in government procurement processes was placed in Parliament on Wednesday.

Planning and Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury placed the Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the House.

The bill was sent to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Planning for further scrutiny and asked to submit its report within two working days.

The proposed legislation stipulates that no unnecessary conditions can be imposed when determining eligibility for participation in procurement processes if they restrict the participation of newly registered...