Resources
Field notes & buyer guides for business software in Bangladesh
What we're seeing in live deployments across HR, OCR, document management, POS, and ERP — written for operators and buyers in Dhaka and the GCC, not for a global audience. All posts are being actively expanded.
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How Much Does a Restaurant POS Cost in Bangladesh?
Hardware, software, and ongoing fees for restaurant POS systems in Dhaka in 2026 — plus what SmartRestora POS actually costs end-to-end.
Off-the-Shelf ERP vs. Custom Software in Dhaka: An Honest Cost Analysis
A realistic 3-year TCO comparison for SMEs choosing between SAP Business One, Odoo, and a custom Bangladesh-built platform.
Integrating ZKTeco Biometrics with Custom Payroll Software
A practical guide to connecting ZKTeco devices to your attendance and payroll backend — Push SDK, Pull SDK, and when to use which.
How Bangladeshi NBFIs Are Automating Data Entry with AI
A field view of what's working inside non-bank finance companies in Dhaka — from NID OCR to KYC pipelines — and the pitfalls to avoid.
The State of Bengali OCR Technology in 2026
Where Bangla OCR actually works today, where it still struggles, and what to budget for when evaluating Bengali document pipelines.