It is also an aggregated platform, meaning all major e-commerce companies and platforms are connected via Ek-Shop using application programming interface (API), to provide both entrepreneurs and consumers with a single-window trading experience. It was initially designed to extend the benefit of e-commerce to the rural population and reduce the communication gap between industry stakeholders. Ek-Shop itself does not have any product, but its network connectivity with large e-commerce companies can be availed by those living outside of the current e-commerce delivery regions. The UDC places orders through the Ek-Shop and delivers it to customers. To sell a product, the producer has to place the product's specifications to the UDC representative for uploading it on Ek-Shop, which will show in all e-commerce pages linked with Ek-Shop.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 27, 2020 18:45 UTC