Bangladesh’s e-commerce industry is set for significant growth, driven by the government’s “Digital Bangladesh” initiative. However, challenges like cash-on-delivery dominance, low financial literacy, and security concerns need to be addressed. Improving digital payment systems, infrastructure, and security will be key to realizing the sector’s full potential.
Bangladesh’s e-commerce sector is set for significant growth, with the “Digital Bangladesh” initiative driving increased adoption of digital payments. However, challenges remain, including a heavy reliance on cash-on-delivery payments and low financial literacy. Addressing these issues will unlock the full potential of the sector and integrate Bangladesh into the global market.
Bangladesh has improved its frontier technology preparedness, ranking 112th globally in the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report. The country excels in research and development but lags in ICT development. While India leads South Asia, Bangladesh faces challenges in infrastructure and skills, requiring reforms to fully leverage frontier technologies.
VEON CEO Kaan Terzioğlu discussed the challenges and growth potential in Bangladesh, emphasizing the need for regulatory reforms to support digital services expansion. Despite market challenges, VEON continues investing in the country, aiming to transform Bangladesh into a digital economy by offering telecom, financial, and other digital services.
