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The startup scene in Bangladesh
Dhaka is the location named in Pathao’s July 8, 2025 announcement of its Pathao Pay digital wallet launch; the announcement’s current availability has not been reverified. The release described wallet uses including food and ride payments, bill splitting, and sending money.
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Dhaka is the location named in Pathao’s July 8, 2025 announcement of its Pathao Pay digital wallet launch; the announcement’s current availability has not been reverified. The release described wallet uses including food and ride payments, bill splitting, and sending money.
National context should not be treated as Dhaka-specific: bKash reports more than 83 million customers as of April 2026 and a nationwide network of agents and merchants, and dates its official launch to 2011. The Daily Star reports that Bangladesh startup funding totaled about $124 million across 12 deals in 2025, including a $110 million transaction related to ShopUp and Sary; it also reports three early-stage deals in 2025 compared with ten in 2024.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Dhaka ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #155 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
30 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Dhaka
Investors 16
InvestorInvestorLeading BPO solutions in Bangladesh.
InvestorEmpowering Bangladesh's startup ecosystem through angel investment.
The 3 most prominent of 16. Browse all investors
Incubators 6
IncubatorNurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in academia.
IncubatorFostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Bangladesh.
IncubatorEmpowering startups and entrepreneurs in Bangladesh.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all incubators
Venture studios 6
Venture studioVenture builder solving emerging market challenges.
Venture studioBuilding scalable digital businesses.
Venture studioCatalyst for startup success.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 2
AcceleratorEmpowering entrepreneurs through mentorship and innovation.
AcceleratorAccelerating content creation for impactful marketing.
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Raising in Dhaka
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Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
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Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
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What the sources say about Dhaka
The Daily Star reports only three Bangladesh early-stage deals in 2025, compared with ten in 2024.
Source: The boom is over: How Bangladesh’s startups hit a wallThe Daily Star reports that 2025 Bangladesh startup funding was concentrated in one ShopUp-Sary related $110 million deal.
Source: The boom is over: How Bangladesh’s startups hit a wallPathao's July 2025 release described wallet uses including food and ride payments, bill splitting, and transfers.
Source: Pathao Pay Launches NationwidebKash's company history dates its official launch to 2011.
Source: About bKashbKash reports over 83 million customers in April 2026 and a nationwide network of agents and merchants.
Source: About bKash
Questions about Dhaka
How does Dhaka rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #155 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Dhaka?
16 investors based in Dhaka have a profile here, including BD Venture Limited, Ignite Tech Solutions and Bangladesh Angels. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Dhaka?
Yes. Dhaka has 2 accelerators, 6 incubators and 6 venture studios on record, including Turtle Venture, University Innovation Hub Program - UIHP and Ice9.co.
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