The Startup Ecosystem of Dhaka

Dhaka has 60 startups in our sample database which represents about 88% of Bangladesh’s sampled startups. Dhaka is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Bangladesh.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Dhaka developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 115 spots.

National Ranking

1st
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In Bangladesh

Regional Ranking

9th
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3
In South Asia

Global Ranking

211th
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115
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Dhaka

Startups in Dhaka excel in Transportation, Fintech, and and Education. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Transportation industry. One of the most promising startups in Dhaka in 2023 is Pathao, ShopUp, and Shohoz.

Global Rank

Dhaka is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Dhaka’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 86 and in Fintech, and Education. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Dhaka
Pathao startup icon
Pathao
ShopUp startup icon
ShopUp
Shohoz startup icon
Shohoz

Startups

Successful Transportation startups in Dhaka
Pathao startup icon
Pathao
Shohoz startup icon
Shohoz
GIM - Digital Truck startup icon
GIM - Digital Truck

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Transportation icon
Transportation
#86 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 13 startups for Transportation.

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Fintech
#105 worldwide

The Fintech industry in Dhaka is ranked 105 globally. There are 9 startups for Fintech on our sample database and map.

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Education
#124 worldwide

Education is ranked 124th in the world. Our database contains 8 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Dhaka's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Dhaka there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Fintech, Education. These three industries represent about 50% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Dhaka.

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National Rank

9th

Regional Rank

Overview

Dhaka is Bangladesh's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 9th in South Asia. With a population of undefined, Dhaka is ranked 211th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Pathao.

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Startup Infrastructure in Dhaka
With a large variety of initiatives, Dhaka's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in South Asia. Dhaka offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Dhaka's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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Chaldal

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BYLC Ventures

Coworking Spaces

Regus - Dhaka, UTC Building startup icon

Regus - Dhaka, UTC Building

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Regus - Dhaka, Crystal Palace

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Locus

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