Dhaka's business landscape is heavily influenced by established financial institutions and telecommunication companies. Many of the top companies are banks, some founded decades ago, that continue to shape the local economy.
For example, Prime Bank has secured $115M in funding, while telecommunications provider Banglalink has raised BDT12B. Alongside these giants, newer companies like the B2B marketplace PriyoShop are emerging, having raised $5.8M to connect small merchants.
Below is our list of 6 Dhaka startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50BRAC Bank provides private commercial banking services focused on supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). They offer a range of financial products designed to fuel growth for this vital business sector.
| 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 provides a wide array of telecommunication and internet broadband services throughout Bangladesh. Their extensive network connects millions of users and businesses, making them a central part of the country's digital communication infrastructure.
| 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 operates as a leading private commercial bank in Bangladesh, serving both individual and corporate clients. They offer a comprehensive range of financial products and services through an extensive network of branches and digital banking platforms.
| 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 operates a B2B marketplace that connects micro-merchants in Bangladesh to a network of sellers and brands. The platform aims to streamline a fragmented supply chain while also providing access to embedded financial services.
| 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 |
As a prominent financial institution in Bangladesh, National Bank Limited delivers a comprehensive set of personal banking solutions. They offer customers access to online banking, credit cards, and various bill payment facilities.
| 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 delivers commercial and financial services to a broad customer base throughout Bangladesh. The bank manages an extensive network of branches unified by a real-time, centrally managed online banking platform.
| Year Founded | 1959 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $50M |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | British International Investment |
