Healthtech Startups Make Healthcare Smarter in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s healthtech scene is expanding quickly, with innovative startups improving access and care quality across the country. Three companies—Praava Health, Arogga, and Daktar Bondhu—are leading the charge by using digital tools to serve patients better. Praava Health, founded in 2018, has built a strong online medical network that connects with real-world clinics. Within two years, it has rolled out 40 lab test collection points and three full-service labs in Dhaka. Its mobile app allows users to schedule doctor consultations and manage medical records. Praava even runs the country’s first molecular cancer lab, helping over 150,000 patients since the pandemic began. Then there’s Arogga, launched in 2020 to tackle counterfeit medicine. Users can upload their prescriptions through the app and have confirmed medications sent directly to their homes. With over 70,000 downloads and 30,000 medicine orders last year, Arogga is making health products safer and more accessible. Another standout is Daktar Bondhu, which has built a network of over 60 doctors across more than 20 specialties. Since its start, it has provided over 3,000 video consultations and next-day medicine delivery in Dhaka. The startup recently received pre-seed funding, showing strong investor confidence. What ties these startups together is their blend of digital technology and healthcare. They’ve created apps and online platforms that bring doctors, labs, and pharmacies to users—with just a phone tap. This saves travel time, reduces waiting in clinics, and ensures that users get accurate information and trusted medication. These platforms also support training and internships. For example, app developers, designers, and healthcare students work together to build user-friendly systems. As a result, more young professionals gain tech skills with real-world impact. Government support adds another boost: healthtech startups benefit from supportive policies, digital ID systems, and growing internet access. This allows new businesses to create dependable services, even in distant and rural locations. Experts believe that with current trends and supportive ecosystems, Bangladesh’s healthtech sector could reach $200 million in value by 2027.  By merging healthcare and technology, these startups are helping reduce out-of-pocket costs and improving health outcomes for many families. In summary, platforms like Praava Health, Arogga, and Daktar Bondhu are showing how digital solutions can make healthcare easier, safer, and more accessible in Bangladesh. Their success stories also encourage more innovation—in turn supporting skilled professionals and a healthier, more resilient nation.