Dhaka, July 16 -- The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is moving to introduce artificial intelligence-based market analysis and expand the use of technology in government procurement, as part of a broader push to make the state buying process more efficient, transparent and competitive.

Commerce Secretary Ataur Rahman Khan gave necessary directives at a programme titled "Evaluation of TCB's Activities" held at the conference room of the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday in this regard.

The state-run trading agency also plans to make its cost estimates more realistic, increase the number of bidders in tenders, and integrate its Smart Family Card with other government service cards, officials said.

The commerce secretary said TCB h...