The country's startup ecosystem reached a new milestone this quarter, with local companies raising a combined $150 million in venture capital — the highest quarterly total on record, according to industry data.
Fintech and logistics startups led the surge, accounting for nearly 60 percent of the total funding. Several international investors participated in the rounds, signaling growing global confidence in Bangladesh's digital economy.
Analysts attribute the momentum to a rapidly expanding internet user base, improving digital payment infrastructure, and a young, tech-savvy population. Founders, however, called for streamlined regulations and easier access to foreign capital to sustain the growth.