Ed-tech businesses are on the rise in Bangladesh. Therefore, online learning platforms are becoming the go-to solutions for learners seeking online education, reducing travel time and costs. These platforms enable education in various fields from expert instructors.
Let’s take a look at 12 top online learning platforms in Bangladesh that facilitate online education and help both students and professionals groom their knowledge and skills, from anywhere, at any time, and affordably.
1. 10 Minutes School
10 Minute School is currently the largest Edtech company in Bangladesh. It allows individuals to work with top and talented engineers, product managers, content experts, and marketers and allows you to grow professionally and personally.
It recently received the highest seed-stage funding for a Bangladeshi startup, amounting to BDT 61 crores.
Company Highlights
- Official Website: https://10minuteschool.com/en/
- Type of Education: School, HSC/SSC, admission, skills, and job preparation.
- Official App Link: Google Play Store | Apple Store
- Founder/Owner: Ayman Sadiq
- Launch Date: 2015
- No. of Courses: 123 (Skill-based), 30 (Education-based), 10 (Job-based), and 8 (Admission-based)
- No. of Tutors/Instructors: 500+
- No. of Registered Students: 10 million+
- Popular Instructors: Ayman Sadiq, Munzareen Shahid, Don Sumdany, and Sadman Sadiq
2. Shikho
Shikho is a pioneering Bangladeshi online learning platform that allows students to learn at their own pace, test themselves, and develop with expert online instructors.
Shikho has raised seed funding of US $6.5 million to date. This amount is the most by any ed-tech startup in the country, as The Daily Star reports.
Company Highlights
- Official Website: https://shikho.com/
- Official App Link: Apps on Google Play
- Type of Education: Academic & Test Prep
- Founder/Owner: Shaheer Chaudhry (Founder & CEO)
- Launch Date: 2019
- No. of Courses: 30
- No. of Tutors/Instructors: 50+
- No. of Registered Students: 2.5 million +
- Popular Instructor (s): Shaheer Chaudhury, Ariful Islam Shuvo, Arif Haque
3. Bohubrihi
The online Ed-tech platform, Bohubrihi, specializes in professional skills development like engineering and product, creative and design, and business and finance.
It was acquired by Shikho Technologies in 2021— a move that diversified Shikho’s portfolio and built a strong position in a new vertical, along with its original wing of academic prep.
Its career track programs and professional development courses are well-accepted worldwide.
Company Highlights
- Official Website: https://bohubrihi.com/
- Type of Education: Career & Skill Development Courses
- Founder/Owner: Md. Yanur Islam Piash
- Launch Date: 2019
- No. of Courses: 63
- No. of Tutors/Instructors: N/A
- No. of Registered Students: 269k
- Popular Instructor or Course: Digital Marketing, Product Management
4. Ghoori Learning
Originally launched to bring BBC Janala’s English courses to Bangladeshi learners, Ghoori Learning has evolved to empower the people of Bangladesh with English proficiency, paving the way for a brighter, more successful future.
It is one of the few online learning platforms in Bangladesh that offers diverse language courses, from essential English and IELTS preparation to courses in Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and French.
Company Highlights
- Official Website: https://ghoorilearning.com/
- Official App Link: Google Play
- Type of Education: Skilled, IELTS, Professional, Academic
- Founder/Owner: BBC
- Launch Date: 2019
- No. of Courses: 200+
- Popular Courses: IELTS General Preparation Courses; Digital Marketing Courses
5. CodersTrust
CodersTrust, headquartered in New York, operates globally as a premier training institution dedicated to both online and in-person learning. guided by elite mentors.
Since 2014, CodersTrust has expanded penetrating various markets including Bangladesh, the USA, Europe, Malaysia, Kenya, Kosovo, Poland, India, Bhutan, Somalia, and Bosnia, among others.
The Ed-tech firm has collaborated with prominent names such as DANIDA, UNDP, World Bank, WFP, Dutch Foundation, Swanirvar Bangladesh, BRAC, CARE Bangladesh, the Ministry of ICT Bangladesh, the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, and Palli Karma Sahayok Foundation-PKSF to advance their ICT initiatives.
It has also won numerous accolades from the ICT Division, the National Skill Development Authority (NSDA), and BASIS, to name a few.
Company Highlights
- Official Website: https://coderstrustbd.com/
- Type of Education: IT, Skill, Professional
- Founder/Owner: Aziz Ahmad (Co-Founder & Chairman)
- Launch Date: 2014
- No. of Courses: 145+ online/digital
- No. of Tutors/Instructors: 75+
- No. of Registered Students: 70k+
- Popular Courses: Digital Marketing, Android App Development, Python, Professional Graphic Design
6. MSB Academy
MSB Academy is the brainchild of Masuk Sarker Batista, a well-known content creator himself.
Courses on this online platform enrich you with professional and tech skills to boost your career. The quality of the course contents is checked and verified by an Academic Review Team.
The founder is a best-selling course creator on Skillshare, Udemy, YouTube, etc. His YouTube channel has over 215,000 subscribers to date.
Company Highlights
- Official Website: https://www.msbacademy.com/
- Type of Education: Skill Development, Professional
- Founder/Owner: Masuk Sarkar Batista
- Launch Date: 2018
- No. of Courses: 34
- No. of Registered Students: 215k+
- Popular Courses: Certified Ethical Hacking Masterclass in Bangla; All-in-One Digital Marketing Course
7. Instructory
Instructory is a dynamic hub for talent connection and discovery. This online educational platform enables instructors to share their expertise and monetize their knowledge through online courses.
Its virtual learning environment, also allows learners from various interest fields to acquire new skills from the finest and highest-rated experts and freelancers. The Ed-tech venture was awarded “Best eLearning Platform” by the Honorable Minister of Education in 2022.
Company Highlights
- Official Website: https://instructory.net/
- Type of Education: Skill, Academic, IELTS
- Founder/Owner: Rifat M Huq
- Launch Date: 2017
- No. of Courses: 381
- No. of Tutors/Instructors: 269
- No. of Registered Students: 43K+
- Popular Courses: SEO – A Complete Guideline; The Book of Fiverr – Freelancing A2Z
8. LEAD Academy
LEAD Academy offers a comprehensive list of online courses and nano-degree programs that enhance the academic prowess and practical skills of learners across numerous subject matters.
The domains of teaching include K5-K12 education, professional certification, and sought-after MOOCs in skills-based training.
This top online education platform collaborates with the ICT Division, GoB, ILO, Pearson Education, a2i, UNDP, and other esteemed bodies to extend its online courses.
Company Highlights
- Official Website: https://lead.academy/home
- Official App Link: Google Play
- Type of Education: Admission Prep, Skill Development, Professional
- Founder/Owner: Ashfaq Zaman (Founder)
- Launch Date: 2016
- No. of Courses: 72
- No. of Tutors/Instructors: 10 (https://lead.academy/ins)
- No. of Registered Students: 22k+
- Popular Instructor: Ishraq Dhaly (Advertising)
9. Thriving Skills
Thriving Skills offers skills-focused, self-education with content tailored to individual roles, regions, and industries, emphasizing employee engagement and addressing the skills gap. Its corporate LMS offers a broad spectrum of courses that focus on the modern, fast-moving corporate world.
their programs integrate Interactive elements and video scenarios to create engaging and motivating learning experiences. The Ed-tech brand also offers the necessary skills and tools for corporate staff to develop exceptional, bespoke online learning for their organization.
It collaborates with renowned brands like Microsoft, NSU, Akij, Navana, and Eastern Bank Ltd.
Company Highlights
- Official Website: https://thrivingskill.com/
- Type of Education: Career Development, Skill Development, Subject-based
- Founder/Owner: Syed Nuruddin Ahmed
- Launch Date: 2019
- No. of Courses: 300+
- No. of Tutors/Instructors: 100+
- No. of Registered Students: 167k+
- Popular Instructor or Course: Don Sumdany | Data Science Courses, Marketing Courses
10. QLearn
Aimed at assisting young scholars, engineers, and working professionals in advancing their careers, Qlearn provides an e-learning environment where both complimentary and premium courses are accessible, and taught by renowned professionals and academics. They also focus on soft skills that one may not be able to learn in their academic life.
Learners need no prerequisite qualifications or degrees to enroll in any of their online certificate courses.
Company Highlights
- Official Website: https://qlearn.com.bd/
- Type of Education: Skill Development, Professional
- Founder/Owner: Professor Dr. Jahangir Alam (Founder & CEO)
- Launch Date: 2019
- No. of Courses: 50+
- No. of Tutors/Instructors: 15+
- No. of Registered Students: 11k+
- Popular Instructor or Course: Professor Dr. Jahangir Alam | STAADPro, ETABs, Civil Engineering
11. BeSkilled
BeSkilled is the creation of Salahuddin M. Asadullah, the owner. As an established figure in the technology industry, with over 30 years of experience, he created the platform to ensure field-related experts create courses. Each course is fully developed to offer a complete learning experience.
Company Highlights
- Official Website: https://beskilled.com.bd/
- Type of Education: Skill Development
- Founder/Owner: Salahuddin M Asadullah
- Launch Date: 2021
- No. of Courses: 13
- No. of Tutors/Instructors: 10+
- No. of Registered Students: 1.3k+
- Popular Courses: SEO Friendly Content Writing, FB Marketing for Business, Fundaments of Adobe Illustrator
12. Shikhbe Shobai
Shikhbe Shobai was founded with a vision to make freelancing and remote employment a top career path in Bangladesh and to create employment for 1M Bangladeshis within 2022.
The online ed-tech firm is the first to launch an Online Support Center for everyone, free of cost.
Shikhbe Shobai introduced a privilege Card on October 1, 2021, in association with various restaurants, Lifestyle brands, Tech companies, and Bank Asia Ltd.
This card offers discounts and benefits across various categories such as dining, lifestyle, Hotels, Educational institutions, Banking services, and shopping.
Company Highlights
- Official Website: https://shikhbeshobai.com/
- Type of Education: Skill, Junior Academic
- Founder/Owner: Abdul Kader
- Launch Date: 2017
- No. of Courses: 15+
- No. of Registered Students: 12k+ Graduates
- Popular Courses: UI/UX, Shopify Masterclass, Digital Marketing
End Words
The above online ed-tech brands are the tip of the iceberg in Bangladesh. Many other private and public online learning platforms will help you develop your skills and grow your career in Bangladesh. We hope online learning helps you grow your career to new heights.