National Portal Framework (NPF)
To accelerate digital transformation across all tiers of government, the Government of Bangladesh has launched the National Portal Framework (NPF)—a centralized platform aimed at unifying and managing nearly 50,000 government websites. A key feature of NPF is its support for customizable website themes, allowing each government office to reflect its unique identity within a standardized structure.Government offices (clients) will have the ability to upload their preferred themes to the NPF theme gallery and further customize them according to their own needs—without technical dependencies—through an easy-to-use interface.
Key Features
- Client-Controlled Theme Upload and Customization
Government offices can:- Upload their chosen theme package directly into the NPF theme gallery
- Activate the theme for their own website
- Customize its layout, appearance, and content as needed
- Central Theme Repository
A centralized gallery where all uploaded themes are stored and accessible.
Clients can:- Browse available themes
- Select and preview themes
- Activate or switch between themes anytime
- Visual Customization Panel
An intuitive drag-and-drop interface enables users to make design changes easily without technical expertise.
Customizable areas include:- Header/footer sections
- Homepage banners and sliders
- Menu positioning
- Section arrangements
- Editable Content Blocks
Clients can edit key content zones such as:- Office profiles and introductions
- Notice boards and announcements
- Multimedia galleries
- Area-specific contact details and local features
- Branding & Identity Customization
Themes support local identity by allowing users to:- Upload logos
- Choose custom color palettes and fonts
- Add unique background images or design motifs
- Bilingual and Regional Localization Themes are compatible with both Bangla and English, with support for local dialects, area-specific content, and regional images to align with the identity of the respective office.
- Optional Widget Integration
Themes include plug-and-play widgets that can be added, removed, or repositioned based on client needs. Examples:- Emergency contact cards
- Quick access service links
- Upcoming events or deadlines
- Weather or holiday calendars
- Role-Based Editing Permissions
Only authorized users can modify or publish changes to themes. Admin roles can delegate editing or content entry to sub-users (e.g., content editors).
- Preview Before Publishing
Clients can fully preview their customized site before making changes live. This ensures accuracy, design approval, and content review before public rollout.
- Seamless Theme Switching
Users can change themes at any time without losing site content. All previously entered data remains intact and can be mapped to the new layout smoothly.
Conclusion
The customizable theme feature in the National Portal Framework empowers government offices with full control over the look and feel of their websites. It allows for the flexibility to represent local culture and content within a unified, standardized platform—ensuring both individuality and consistency across thousands of government sites under a single national vision.
