Bangladesh Business Software Dictionary
Essential terms, payment systems, regulations, and concepts every Bangladeshi business owner should know when choosing software.
Payment Systems
bKash
Mobile financial service by BRAC Bank. The most widely used digital payment method in Bangladesh. POS and inventory software should integrate bKash for automatic payment reconciliation.
POS software with bKash integration →Nagad
Mobile financial service by Bangladesh Post Office. Growing rapidly as an alternative to bKash. Many retailers accept both.
Rocket
Mobile financial service by Dutch-Bangla Bank. Less common but still used in some regions.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard)
Credit and debit card payments processed through SSLCOMMERZ or other payment gateways.
Cash on Delivery (COD)
Payment collected when goods are delivered. Common in e-commerce.
Learn more about e-commerce in Bangladesh →Tax & Compliance
VAT (Value Added Tax)
15% standard rate in Bangladesh. NBR requires VAT-compliant invoices for most businesses.
NBR (National Board of Revenue)
Government body that administers tax laws including VAT, income tax, and customs.
TIN (Tax Identification Number)
Unique number assigned to taxpayers in Bangladesh. Required for business registration and VAT returns.
E-BRI (Electronic Bridge for Revenue Intelligence)
NBR's system for digital tax monitoring.
Retail & Inventory Terms (Bangladesh Context)
Baki
Customer credit. Shop gives products now, collects payment later. Most Bangladeshi grocery and wholesale shops track baki in notebooks or Excel.
Inventory software with baki tracking →Khata
Traditional Bangladeshi ledger book. The original "accounting software" for small shops.
See full glossary of business terms →Challan
Delivery document required for goods transport. Must include product details, quantities, values, and VAT information.
GRN (Goods Received Note)
Document confirming delivery received from supplier. Important for purchase reconciliation.
Inventory management with GRN support →Business Operations
Single-branch vs Multi-branch
Single-branch shops need basic inventory tracking. Multi-branch businesses need real-time stock sync, centralized reporting, and inter-branch transfers.
Multi-branch inventory management →Offline Mode
Essential for Bangladeshi businesses in areas with unreliable internet. POS must work offline and sync when connected.
POS software with offline mode →Barcode Scanning
Reduces billing time from 2 minutes to 15 seconds per transaction. Bluetooth scanners cost 1,500–5,000 BDT.
Barcode-enabled POS software →Bengali Language Support
Many shop workers prefer Bengali interfaces. Software should support both English and Bengali.
Software Types for Bangladesh
POS Software
Point-of-sale system for processing sales, accepting payments, and tracking inventory at the shop counter.
Orixa POS Software →Inventory Management Software
System for tracking all products from purchase to sale across warehouses and stores.
Orixa Inventory Management Software →ERP Software
Enterprise Resource Planning — comprehensive business management covering inventory, accounting, HR, and more.
SaaS Software
Software as a Service — cloud-based software accessed via browser, paid monthly/annually.
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