“How much does a website cost in Bangladesh?” It’s the first question almost every business owner asks me — and the honest answer is: it depends on what your business actually needs. A simple 5-page site and a full online store are very different projects.
I’m Humayun Kabir, a WordPress and Laravel developer from Bangladesh. I’ve built 31+ live websites for clients in Bangladesh, the UK, Malaysia, Singapore and Dubai — from small business sites to WooCommerce stores, news portals and full Laravel applications. In this guide I’ll explain what really decides the cost of a website in Bangladesh in 2026, which type of website fits your business, and how to avoid paying for a site that doesn’t bring you customers.
Types of Websites and What They Include
The type of website you need is the biggest factor in the cost. Here’s a simple overview of the most common options, from the simplest to the most advanced.
| Website type | What it usually includes | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Basic business / portfolio site | 5–8 pages, contact form, WhatsApp button, mobile-friendly design | Freelancers, small shops, local services |
| Professional business / corporate site | Custom design, service pages, blog, SEO setup, multiple forms | Companies, agencies, clinics, training centres |
| Ecommerce store (WooCommerce) | Product catalogue, cart, bKash/COD, delivery zones, order management | Online shops, Facebook sellers moving to a website |
| News portal / blog | Categories, fast publishing, ad spaces, multiple authors | Online newspapers, magazines, niche blogs |
| Custom web application (Laravel) | Custom features built from scratch, admin panel, user accounts | Marketplaces, LMS, booking or invoice systems |
Whatever quote you receive, always ask exactly what’s included. Very cheap sites are often a demo theme with your logo swapped in — slow, insecure and hard to rank on Google.
What Affects the Cost of a Website?
1. Number of pages and features
A 5-page site (Home, About, Services, Portfolio, Contact) is simple. Every extra feature — booking forms, multi-language, member login, payment gateway, live chat — adds development and testing time.
2. Ready theme vs custom design
A well-customised premium theme is the most cost-effective option for most small businesses. A fully custom design costs more, but it makes your brand stand out and is usually lighter and faster.
3. Ecommerce requirements
For an online shop, the price depends on how many products you’ll upload, whether you need bKash/Nagad or card payments, delivery charges by zone (for example inside vs outside Dhaka), cash on delivery, invoices and courier integration.
4. WordPress or Laravel?
WordPress is faster and cheaper to build and easy for you to update yourself — perfect for business sites, blogs and most WooCommerce stores. Laravel is the right choice when you need custom logic: a multi-vendor marketplace, an LMS, a quotation and invoice system, or anything WordPress plugins can’t handle cleanly. It costs more because everything is built from scratch.
5. Content, SEO and speed
A website without good content and basic SEO is like a shop with no signboard. Proper page titles, meta descriptions, image optimisation and fast hosting cost a little more upfront but decide whether customers can find you on Google at all.
Yearly Costs You Should Budget For
The build is a one-time cost, but every website also has running costs. Plan for these so there are no surprises:
- Domain name: renewed every year; .com.bd domains usually cost more than .com.
- Hosting: renewed every year; busy online shops need stronger hosting than a simple business site.
- Premium theme or plugin licences: some need yearly renewal for updates.
- Maintenance: updates, backups, security checks and small changes — monthly or yearly, depending on the plan.
Cheap vs Quality Website: What’s the Real Difference?
I regularly get calls from business owners whose “cheap” website was hacked, stopped working after an update, or never showed up on Google. Fixing or rebuilding it often costs more than doing it right the first time. A quality website should give you:
- Fast loading on mobile — most of your visitors come from phones and Facebook links
- A clean, mobile-friendly design that builds trust
- Basic on-page SEO set up from day one
- Security, backups and up-to-date plugins
- Full admin access so you own your website
- Support after launch
How to Choose the Right Web Developer in Bangladesh
- Check live work, not screenshots. Open their past projects and test them on your phone.
- Ask what’s included. Pages, revisions, domain, hosting, SEO setup, training and support.
- Make sure you get full ownership of the domain, hosting and admin account.
- Ask about support after launch — who fixes things if something breaks?
- Get the timeline in writing so you know when your site will go live.
Real Projects and What They Needed
To give you a feel for different budgets, here are a few types of projects I’ve delivered:
- Business & service websites — like LocalSEO.BD and Bisshogram Tour & Travels, built in WordPress with Elementor.
- WooCommerce stores — like Mr Wear, with zone-based delivery charges and cash on delivery.
- UK training-course sites — like National Training GB, selling courses through WooCommerce.
- Custom Laravel builds — like the Kolom Academy LMS and the Dorkaree multi-vendor marketplace.
You can see all of them on my portfolio page, and the full list of what I offer on my services page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a simple business website cost in Bangladesh?
A simple 5–8 page business website is the most affordable option. The final cost depends on the design, number of pages and features, plus domain and hosting. Message me for an exact quote.
How much does an ecommerce website cost in Bangladesh?
It depends on the number of products, payment gateways like bKash or cards, delivery setup and any custom features. A small shop costs much less than a large multi-vendor marketplace.
How long does it take to build a website?
A basic business site can be ready in about 1–2 weeks once content is ready. Ecommerce stores and custom Laravel applications take longer, from a few weeks to a few months.
Is WordPress good for business websites?
Yes. WordPress powers a huge share of the web, is SEO-friendly, and lets you update your own content without a developer. For complex custom systems, Laravel is a better fit.
Do I need to pay every year?
The website build is a one-time payment. Domain and hosting renew every year, and maintenance is optional but recommended to keep your site safe and updated.
Get a Free Quote for Your Website
Every business is different, so the best way to know your exact cost is to talk about what you need. Tell me about your business and goals, and I’ll suggest the right solution and send you a clear, fixed quote — no hidden charges.
