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ekShop
ekShop marketplace is a robust and adaptable eCommerce platform that is free and open-source. It is designed to cater to the needs of any potential entrepreneur who wants to set up an online store quickly and efficiently. With its customizable and configurable features, ekShop can be tailored to suit your specific requirements.
Owner
Aspire to Innovate (a2i) Programme ( A Multinational Digital Transformation Catalyst from the Government of Bangladesh)
Type
web
Licence
Apache-2.0
Last evaluated
13.06.2024
Origin country
Bangladesh
contact
hafijur.rahman@a2i.gov.bdRelease date
-
DPG since
12.06.2023
The following repositories were submitted by the solution and included in our evaluation. Any repositories, add-ons, features not included in here were not reviewed by us.
N/A
Bangla, English
Bangladesh Goverment , Bangladesh ICT Ministry, a2i : A Multinational Digital Transformation Catalyst from the Government of Bangladesh
* This information is self-reported and updated annually
SDG 1: No Poverty - Ecommerce solutions can provide access to markets and increase economic opportunities for people living in poverty. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth - Ecommerce solutions can create jobs, support entrepreneurship, and promote economic growth. (Target: 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8) SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure - Ecommerce solutions rely on digital infrastructure and can help to drive innovation in the technology sector. (Target: 9.1, 9.2 ,9.3, 9.A ,9.B, 9.C) SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities - Ecommerce solutions can reduce barriers to entry for small businesses and support greater economic inclusion for marginalized communities. (Target: 10.3 , 10.4) SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production - Ecommerce solutions can support sustainable consumption by providing information on product sourcing and sustainability, as well as facilitating responsible production practices.(Target: 12.2,12.A)
Aspire to Innovate (a2i) Programme ( A Multinational Digital Transformation Catalyst from the Government of Bangladesh)
Government
Copyright noticeNo mandatory proprietary dependencies
Yes
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Human Centered Design, Agile, FAIR Data Principles, Open Source, SOLID Principles
PII data is collected and stored but NOT distributed.
Security Standards: This solution adheres to industry-standard security measures such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance, and two-factor authentication (2FA). - Encryption: The website can use encryption technologies such as SSL or TLS to secure communications and transactions between the website and its users. - Secure Payment Gateway: The website should use a secure payment gateway that adheres to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) to ensure the safety of user's payment information. - Two-factor Authentication: The website can implement two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to the login process. Privacy Standards: E-commerce platforms follow the privacy laws of the jurisdictions in which they operate. This may include GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations that require the collection, storage, and processing of personal data in a specific manner.
Content is collected stored and distributed.
The platform ekShop has terms and policies in place to ensure a safe and fair environment for its users, to get any review, flag, or report abuse by users/admins of the system, the user can mail us at: support@ekshop.gov.bd. They do not tolerate listings that infringe on intellectual property rights. Intellectual property rights owners or authorized agents can report infringements by submitting an online form with the necessary details. While ekShop acknowledges exclusive distribution and price agreements, they do not enforce them except in specific countries with relevant laws. User accounts must be kept secure, and users are responsible for their actions. ekShop may terminate accounts for various reasons, and users can also choose to terminate their accounts. The platform is available only to users located in approved countries. Our Policies Lists are given below: Seller Policy - https://dpg.ekshop.gov.bd/sellerpolicy , Terms And Conditions - https://dpg.ekshop.gov.bd/terms
Yes
1) Digital solution - Users have the ability to write product reviews and provide ratings, which are considered user interactions within the system. To safeguard users against any form of harassment, there are Terms and Conditions in place. The system's administrator can address any instances of harassment from users who disregard the code of conduct ( https://dpg.ekshop.gov.bd/terms ). 2) Source code - Contributions are not mandatory for ekshop. However, we welcome the utilization of ekshop as an open platform for external projects. To contribute anyone can do it through the open source repository on GitHub ( https://github.com/a2i-dpg/ekShop ).
2025-08-19 04:35:03
Automatically submitted renewal application for ekShop Marketplace (12537)
2025-04-14 01:30:03
System created a refresher application for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2025-04-14 01:30:03
System created an autofill refresher application for ekShop Marketplace (12537)
2024-06-13 15:42:54
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) submitted their review of ekShop Marketplace (1051) and found it to be a DPG
2024-06-13 15:42:53
System unmarked ekShop Marketplace (11572) as a nominee
2024-06-13 15:42:40
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) passed 9B. Inappropriate & Illegal Content for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-06-13 15:42:06
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) passed 7. Privacy & Applicable Laws for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-06-13 15:41:10
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) pulled ekShop Marketplace (11572) under review
2024-06-12 01:30:02
System moved ekShop Marketplace (10555) to expired.
2024-06-11 14:03:21
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) submitted their review of ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-06-11 14:03:16
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) passed 9B. Inappropriate & Illegal Content for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-06-11 14:03:13
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) edited 9B. Inappropriate & Illegal Content for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-06-11 13:56:12
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) passed 7. Privacy & Applicable Laws for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-06-11 13:55:23
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) pulled ekShop Marketplace (11572) under review
2024-06-09 09:30:46
Application clarifications submitted, Application move to L1 for review again
2024-06-09 09:30:46
New tag (Clarifications) added to application
2024-05-30 03:42:17
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) requested clarifications for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-30 03:42:16
System marked ekShop Marketplace (11572) as a nominee
2024-05-30 03:41:59
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) passed Scale of Solution for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-30 03:41:54
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) passed 9C. Protection from Harassment for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-30 03:41:49
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) require clarification on 9B. Inappropriate & Illegal Content for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-30 03:40:16
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) passed 9A. Data Privacy & Security for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-30 03:40:10
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) passed 8. Open Standards & Best Practices for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-30 03:40:02
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) require clarification on 7. Privacy & Applicable Laws for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-30 03:37:56
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) passed 6. Non-PII Data Extraction for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-30 03:37:48
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) passed 5. Documentation for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-30 03:37:36
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) passed 4. Platform Independence for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-30 03:37:26
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) passed 3. Clear Ownership for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-30 03:31:39
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) passed 2. Open Licensing for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-30 03:31:27
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) passed 1. SDG Relevance for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-30 03:31:21
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) passed General Information for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-30 03:21:17
Richard Kagaba (L2 Reviewer) pulled ekShop Marketplace (11572) under review
2024-05-28 12:13:38
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) submitted their review of ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 12:13:24
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) failed 7. Privacy & Applicable Laws for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 11:59:04
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) passed Scale of Solution for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 11:58:49
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) passed 9C. Protection from Harassment for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 11:58:07
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) failed 9B. Inappropriate & Illegal Content for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 11:55:14
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) passed 9A. Data Privacy & Security for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 11:54:38
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) passed 8. Open Standards & Best Practices for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 11:22:49
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) passed 6. Non-PII Data Extraction for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 11:22:31
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) passed 5. Documentation for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 11:18:44
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) passed 4. Platform Independence for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 11:17:33
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) passed 3. Clear Ownership for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 11:17:13
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) edited 3. Clear Ownership for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 11:16:31
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) passed 2. Open Licensing for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 11:13:13
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) passed 1. SDG Relevance for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 11:12:51
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) passed General Information for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-28 11:11:09
L1 Reviewer (L1 Reviewer) pulled ekShop Marketplace (11572) under review
2024-05-28 08:50:09
a2i (Applicant) submitted application for ekShop Marketplace (11572)
2024-05-15 14:41:31
a2i (Applicant) created a refresher application for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-06-12 04:09:09
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) submitted their review of ekShop Marketplace (152) and found it to be a DPG
2023-06-12 04:09:07
System unmarked ekShop Marketplace (10555) as a nominee
2023-06-12 04:08:53
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed 9C. Protection from Harassment for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-06-12 04:08:40
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed 9B. Inappropriate & Illegal Content for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-06-12 04:08:29
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed 7. Privacy & Applicable Laws for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-06-12 04:08:02
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) pulled ekShop Marketplace (10555) under review
2023-06-08 16:07:04
L1 Reviewer - Support (L1 Reviewer) submitted their review of ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-06-08 16:06:35
L1 Reviewer - Support (L1 Reviewer) passed 9C. Protection from Harassment for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-06-08 16:06:32
L1 Reviewer - Support (L1 Reviewer) edited 9C. Protection from Harassment for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-06-08 15:57:42
L1 Reviewer - Support (L1 Reviewer) edited 9C. Protection from Harassment for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-06-08 15:53:37
L1 Reviewer - Support (L1 Reviewer) passed 9B. Inappropriate & Illegal Content for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-06-08 15:53:32
L1 Reviewer - Support (L1 Reviewer) edited 9B. Inappropriate & Illegal Content for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-06-08 15:50:16
L1 Reviewer - Support (L1 Reviewer) passed 8. Open Standards & Best Practices for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-06-08 15:49:52
L1 Reviewer - Support (L1 Reviewer) passed 7. Privacy & Applicable Laws for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-06-08 15:49:40
L1 Reviewer - Support (L1 Reviewer) edited 7. Privacy & Applicable Laws for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-06-08 15:32:42
L1 Reviewer - Support (L1 Reviewer) pulled ekShop Marketplace (10555) under review
2023-05-29 07:42:26
Application clarifications submitted, Application move to L1 for review again
2023-05-29 07:42:26
New tag (Clarifications) added to application
2023-05-17 05:39:16
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) requested clarifications for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 05:39:14
System marked ekShop Marketplace (10555) as a nominee
2023-05-17 05:38:43
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed Scale of Solution for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 05:38:41
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) edited Scale of Solution for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 05:38:07
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) require clarification on 9C. Protection from Harassment for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 05:32:13
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) require clarification on 9B. Inappropriate & Illegal Content for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 05:26:28
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) require clarification on 7. Privacy & Applicable Laws for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 05:17:51
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed 9A. Data Privacy & Security for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 05:17:48
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) edited 9A. Data Privacy & Security for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 04:58:19
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed 8. Open Standards & Best Practices for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 04:58:12
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) edited 8. Open Standards & Best Practices for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 04:57:24
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) edited 8. Open Standards & Best Practices for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 04:56:28
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) edited 7. Privacy & Applicable Laws for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 04:53:54
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed 6. Non-PII Data Extraction for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 04:53:50
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) edited 6. Non-PII Data Extraction for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 04:49:57
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed 5. Documentation for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 04:49:55
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) edited 5. Documentation for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 04:48:10
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed 3. Clear Ownership for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 04:47:40
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed 2. Open Licensing for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 04:47:28
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed 1. SDG Relevance for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 04:46:25
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed General Information for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 04:46:23
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) edited General Information for ekShop Marketplace (10555)
2023-05-17 04:45:07
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed 4. Platform Independence for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-05-17 04:45:04
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) moved EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555) to under review
2023-05-17 04:45:02
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) finished consultation on 4. Platform Independence for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-05-05 11:39:03
Ivan Perdomo (Expert) submitted their inputs on 4. Platform Independence for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555) as “input”
2023-05-03 03:58:42
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) requested consultation on 4. Platform Independence for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-05-03 03:57:48
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) moved EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555) to under consultation
2023-05-03 03:57:23
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) pulled EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555) under review
2023-04-26 06:09:52
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) submitted their review of EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 06:09:41
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) failed 8. Open Standards & Best Practices for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 06:09:17
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) edited a note on 8. Open Standards & Best Practices for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 06:07:00
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) failed 7. Privacy & Applicable Laws for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 06:06:24
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) passed Scale of Solution for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 06:05:58
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) passed 9C. Protection from Harassment for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 06:03:38
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) passed 9B. Inappropriate & Illegal Content for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 06:03:28
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) passed 6. Non-PII Data Extraction for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 06:02:46
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) passed 9A. Data Privacy & Security for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 06:02:20
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) edited a note on 7. Privacy & Applicable Laws for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 05:48:21
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) passed 5. Documentation for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 05:47:13
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) passed 4. Platform Independence for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 05:47:12
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) edited a note on 4. Platform Independence for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 05:46:08
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) passed 3. Clear Ownership for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 05:44:36
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) passed 2. Open Licensing for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 05:44:10
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) passed 1. SDG Relevance for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 05:44:08
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) edited a note on 1. SDG Relevance for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 05:42:01
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) passed General Information for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
2023-04-26 05:37:53
Tanushka L1 (L1 Reviewer) pulled EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555) under review
2023-04-25 07:46:53
a2i (Applicant) submitted application for EKSHOP MARKETPLACE (10555)
