Top 6 Bangladesh Startups to Watch in 2026
Bangladesh's startup scene is heavily influenced by the financial sector. Companies like Prime Bank have secured significant funding, reaching up to $115M.
Alongside these established financial players, newer companies are emerging. PriyoShop, a B2B marketplace, is connecting small merchants and fixing supply chain issues.
Below is our list of 6 Bangladesh startups worth keeping an eye on.
Failory's Top 6 Picks
BRAC Bank offers private commercial banking services tailored specifically for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). They have established themselves as a key financial partner for the country's SME sector, contributing to broader economic development.
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $110M |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | International Finance Corporation, British International Investment, Norfund, KFW DEG |
Banglalink delivers digital communication services to millions of users across Bangladesh through its extensive telecommunications network. The company provides a range of mobile connectivity and internet broadband solutions for both individual and business customers.
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Year Founded | 2005 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | BDT12B |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Prime Bank, The City Bank, Mutual Trust Bank, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, BKash |
Prime Bank offers comprehensive commercial banking solutions for retail, SME, and corporate customers. Their services range from traditional products like loans and deposits to a suite of modern digital banking platforms.
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Year Founded | 1995 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $115M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | International Finance Corporation, British International Investment |
PriyoShop runs a B2B marketplace connecting micro-merchants directly to brands and wholesalers via a mobile app. The platform streamlines a fragmented supply chain, giving small retailers access to wholesale inventory and embedded financing.
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Asikul Alam Khan, Dipty Mandal |
| Funding Amount | $5.8M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | SOSV, Iterative, GFR Fund, Orbit Startups, Accelerating Asia |
National Bank offers a full suite of financial products, from personal banking and credit cards to corporate and SME financing. Established as the first private bank in Bangladesh owned entirely by local entrepreneurs, they serve clients through a combination of digital platforms and an extensive branch network.
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Year Founded | 1983 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | BDT3.2B |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Mutual Trust Bank, Dutch-Bangla Bank, Sonali Bank |
Pubali Bank offers a complete suite of commercial banking services to customers across Bangladesh. They run the country's largest real-time online banking network, centrally connecting every branch on a single platform.
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Year Founded | 1959 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $50M |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | British International Investment |
