Bangladesh's IT and BPO sector — contributing $1+ billion in exports and targeting $5 billion by 2030 under Digital Bangladesh — is one of the country's fastest-growing industries. For Bangladesh IT companies and BPO providers targeting international clients, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 are the quality and security management credentials that distinguish professional operators from informal ones in international procurement.
$1B+
Bangladesh IT/BPO exports
BASIS
IT industry association
ISO 27001
Data security for international clients
BDT 15K
Starting cost
Bangladesh IT/BPO — ISO Drivers
- International client qualification — USA, UK, and EU IT outsourcing clients require ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 from Bangladesh BPO and software companies
- BASIS SEIP program — BASIS Software Export Improvement Program certification requirements benefit from ISO
- Hi-Tech Parks — Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park companies targeting international tenants need ISO for credibility
- Government digital contracts — Bangladesh Government CPTU digital transformation contracts require ISO from significant IT vendors
Cost for Bangladesh IT/BPO Companies
| Company Size | ISO 9001 (BDT) | ISO 27001 (BDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Small startup (5-25) | BDT 15,000 | BDT 40,000 |
| Medium BPO (25-100) | BDT 30,000 | BDT 70,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
For BPO companies handling customer data, financial data, or healthcare data for international clients: ISO 27001 is more critical (data security is the primary concern). For software development and IT services: ISO 9001 first (quality management). Most serious Bangladesh IT export companies eventually need both.
BASIS does not mandate ISO, but ISO certification significantly strengthens applications for BASIS-affiliated international programs and is required by many international clients who work through BASIS for Bangladesh IT outsourcing.