Before diving into app development, every founder in Bangladesh asks the same crucial question: “How much is this going to cost?” The truth is, an app is not a product off a shelf; it is custom software. The price depends entirely on complexity. Here is a realistic breakdown of app development costs in Dhaka for 2026.
Basic Apps: BDT 150,000 – BDT 350,000
A basic app is informational. It might feature a simple login screen, static content, and perhaps a basic contact form. These apps do not require a heavy backend database or complex API integrations. If built using a cross-platform framework like Flutter, a competent local agency can usually deliver this within 1 to 2 months.
Medium-Complexity Apps: BDT 400,000 – BDT 1,200,000
This is where most businesses sit. These apps feature user profiles, local payment gateway integration (like bKash), real-time chat, or an eCommerce storefront. They require a robust backend admin panel to manage the data. Building an app at this tier usually takes a dedicated team of designers, frontend coders, and backend developers 3 to 5 months to complete and thoroughly test.
Advanced & Enterprise Apps: BDT 1,500,000+
If you are building the next Pathao or Foodpanda, costs escalate quickly. Features like real-time GPS tracking, complex matchmaking algorithms, multi-vendor dashboards, or AI integration require senior-level engineering. These projects are massive, often taking 6 to 12 months, and require ongoing server and maintenance budgets that run into the hundreds of thousands of Taka annually.
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