Best IT Companies for Freshers in Bangladesh (2026)

CGPA: How Much Does It Matter?

The honest answer: it depends on the company. MNC R&D centers like Samsung and Optimizely tend to prefer candidates from top universities (BUET, DU, SUST, NSU, BRAC) with higher CGPAs (3.0+ out of 4.0). Companies like Brain Station 23, BJIT, and Therap evaluate coding skills more heavily and are open to candidates from a wider range of universities. Startups like Pathao care most about what you can build, not where you studied.

If your CGPA is below 3.0, focus on building a strong portfolio of projects, contributing to open source, and practicing competitive programming. These demonstrate capability more effectively than grades.

Can Non CSE Graduates Get In?

Yes, several companies on this list hire non CSE graduates. Brain Station 23, BJIT, Pathao, and Enosis have all hired engineers from EEE, mathematics, and other backgrounds who demonstrated strong programming skills. The key is proving your technical ability through projects, certifications, or competitive programming achievements. Companies like Therap and Samsung tend to prefer CSE graduates due to the nature of their work.

Starting Salary Expectations

Be realistic about starting salaries. Here is what the market currently looks like for fresh graduates:

• • MNC R&D (Samsung, Optimizely): BDT 40,000 to 70,000/month
• • Norwegian/Swiss Companies (Cefalo, SELISE): BDT 25,000 to 50,000/month
• • Large IT Services (Brain Station 23, BJIT): BDT 20,000 to 45,000/month
• • Product Companies (bKash, Pathao): BDT 30,000 to 55,000/month
• • Small Local Companies: BDT 12,000 to 25,000/month

Your first salary is not your forever salary. Focus on learning and growth in your first 1 to 2 years. Engineers who start at BDT 25,000 at a company with good training often earn BDT 80,000 to 100,000+ within 3 years.

When to Apply

Most companies hire year round, but there are peak seasons. Brain Station 23's Star Coder program runs annually (typically announced in Q1). Samsung R&D Bangladesh recruits from universities in Q3 and Q4. Therap organizes its Java festival annually, which doubles as a recruitment pipeline. For other companies, check their LinkedIn pages and career portals regularly. The best time to start applying is 2 to 3 months before your graduation.

1. Build a Portfolio That Shows Real Work

A GitHub profile with 3 to 5 well structured projects is more impressive than a resume listing 20 technologies. Focus on quality over quantity. Each project should have a clear README, clean code, and at least basic tests. Deploy at least one project so interviewers can see it running.

2. Practice Data Structures and Algorithms

Almost every company on this list tests DSA in their interview process. Solve at least 100 LeetCode problems (focus on Easy and Medium difficulty). If you are targeting Brain Station 23 or Therap, practice solving problems on paper since their tests are paper based. Join the Bangladesh competitive programming community on Discord (11,000+ members) for peer support.

3. Learn One Tech Stack Deeply

Instead of learning 10 technologies superficially, pick one stack that aligns with your target companies and learn it deeply. If you are targeting Brain Station 23, learn Java and Spring Boot. If Cefalo, learn Next.js and TypeScript. If Samsung, master C++ and data structures. Deep knowledge in one area beats shallow knowledge in many.

4. Do an Internship If Possible

Many companies on this list offer internships (Optimizely, Brain Station 23, bKash). An internship that converts to a full time offer is the smoothest path to your first job. Even if the internship does not convert, the experience on your resume and the references you gain are invaluable. Start looking for internships in your 3rd or 4th year.

5. Network Through University and Tech Communities

Employee referrals are one of the most effective ways to get interviews at top companies. Attend university career fairs, tech meetups, and hackathons. Join LinkedIn and connect with engineers at your target companies. Cefalo specifically notes that referrals through university teachers and alumni are a common application pathway.

6. Improve Your English Communication

This is often overlooked but critically important. Companies with international clients (Cefalo, SELISE, Optimizely, Therap, Enosis) evaluate English skills during interviews. Cefalo conducts its MD interview entirely in English. Therap's HR round explicitly evaluates English communication. Practice speaking and writing in English regularly.

• • Applying everywhere without research. Sending the same generic resume to 50 companies is less effective than tailoring 10 applications to companies that match your skills. Research each company's tech stack and customize your application.
• • Prioritizing salary over learning. Your first job is an investment in your career. A company that pays BDT 15,000 more per month but offers no training or mentorship is a worse deal than one that invests in your growth. The salary difference at the junior level is small compared to what you will earn in 3 to 5 years if you develop your skills well.
• • Ignoring soft skills. Many freshers focus exclusively on technical preparation and bomb the behavioral interview. Companies like Cefalo and Therap place significant weight on communication, professionalism, and cultural fit. Practice explaining your projects clearly and answering behavioral questions.
• • Waiting for the perfect job. Your first job does not have to be at your dream company. Getting into any reputable company, gaining 1 to 2 years of experience, and then switching to your target company is a perfectly valid strategy. Most engineers at top companies did not start there.
• • Not negotiating. Even as a fresher, you have some negotiation room. If you have multiple offers, use them as leverage. If you have competitive programming achievements or strong projects, mention them when discussing compensation. The worst they can say is no.

Month 1: Build Your Foundation

• • Choose your target stack based on your target companies
• • Start solving LeetCode problems: aim for 5 per day (Easy at first, then Medium)
• • Set up a clean GitHub profile with at least 2 projects
• • Create or update your LinkedIn profile
• • Review the interview-questions-bangladesh repo for company specific questions

Month 2: Build and Apply

• • Build one end to end project that demonstrates your chosen stack
• • Deploy it (Vercel, Netlify, or any cloud provider)
• • Start applying to 2 to 3 companies per week
• • Practice behavioral interview questions using the STAR method
• • Reach out to alumni and employees at target companies for referrals

Month 3: Interview and Iterate

• • Do mock interviews with peers or on platforms like Pramp
• • Apply to more companies based on what you learned from early interviews
• • Continue solving problems daily; focus on areas where you struggled in interviews
• • Follow up with companies where you have applied
• • When you get offers, negotiate and make your decision based on growth potential, not just salary