Bangladesh’s Software Sector Fuels Tech Job Boom and Startup Growth

Bangladesh is witnessing a wave of growth in its software and tech industries. New data shows that the software industry is on track to reach a value of $5 billion by 2025. At present, over 4,500 technology firms are functioning within the nation, providing jobs for approximately 750,000 workers. At the heart of this boom is the ICT sector, with software and digital export services growing rapidly. The government’s Digital Bangladesh initiative is playing a key role. It supports software exports with a 10 % cash incentive and invests in high-tech parks across the country . These efforts strengthen Bangladesh’s position in global outsourcing and as a competitive IT destination. This growth in software is also helping other sectors—like startups, e-commerce, education, and healthcare—to expand. For example, in e-commerce, companies such as Chaldal.com are integrating cloud software and AI for better inventory and delivery services. In healthcare, healthtech startups are leveraging software to offer telemedicine and health tracking tools. Meanwhile, the education and edtech sectors are evolving with software-led solutions. Online platforms like 10 Minute School (10MS) deliver digital lessons, quizzes, and exam prep via their mobile and web apps, covering school curriculum and university entry exams. Another edtech startup, Shikho, recently raised funding—bringing its total above $8 million—to support AI-driven learning tools for students in both cities and rural areas. These investments highlight how software and education are working together to benefit learners nationwide. The tech job market is also thriving. In 2025, 200,000 new IT jobs are expected to be created, and software engineers now earn an average of $41,465 per year. There is a high need for jobs in cloud computing, data science, AI development, and DevOps. This trend boosts the ICT and software core sectors, while also supporting fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, and agribusiness through tech applications. However, challenges remain. Reliable internet access outside major cities is still needed, and software startups often face regulatory and infrastructure hurdles. To help, institutions like the Bangladesh Computer Council provide training in AI, IoT, and cybersecurity, building up skills in the ICT ecosystem. Overall, Bangladesh’s software sector is growing quickly. It’s strengthening core sectors like ICT, startups, and software, while boosting other sectors such as education, healthcare, and e-commerce. With continued investment in infrastructure, training, and supportive policies, software is becoming the engine that connects and empowers these industries—helping Bangladesh take a leading role in the global digital economy.