Data science courses in Bangladesh
Square1 Ai is an online school, registered in Sri Lanka. It runs five live data bootcamps (Data Science, Data Analyst with AI, Data Engineering with AI, Analytics Engineer and ML Engineer), each twelve weeks on Zoom with one instructor and 10 projects you keep, for US$150 (about BDT 17,100); self-paced courses such as Python for AI start at US$30. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 6:00 PM Bangladesh time, with full-day sessions at weekends.
Charged in US dollars. About BDT 17,100 at the 4 October 2026 exchange rate. Self-paced courses from US$30.
What data roles pay in Dhaka
Monthly base pay in Dhaka, from Glassdoor (September and October 2026). The range is the middle half of reported salaries, and each row shows how many salaries it rests on.
| Role | Median a month | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data scientist66 salaries | BDT 55,000 | BDT 37,083 to BDT 96,667 | Data Science |
| Machine learning engineer68 salaries | BDT 53,417 | BDT 31,667 to BDT 73,333 | ML Engineer |
| Data engineer41 salaries | BDT 49,583 | BDT 40,833 to BDT 66,250 | Data Engineering with AI |
| Business analyst334 salaries | BDT 44,167 | BDT 32,000 to BDT 61,854 | Data Analyst with AI |
| Data analyst85 salaries | BDT 32,917 | BDT 21,583 to BDT 56,917 | Data Analyst with AI, Analytics Engineer |
Salaries are what employers in Dhaka report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Bootcamps that fit a working week in Bangladesh.
Twelve weeks each, weekday evenings and weekend days, 25 spots a cohort. Reserving a seat holds the founding price.
Data science courses in Bangladesh, side by side
Data science courses you can take in Bangladesh in 2026, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science & Machine Learning with PythonOstad | 5 months, 38 live classes | Live online | BDT 6,800 |
| Python for Data Analysis & Machine LearningCreative IT Institute | 6 months, 63 classes | Live online, or on campus in Dhaka | BDT 20,000 online, BDT 50,000 on campus |
| Full Stack DS, Machine Learning & AI With PythonaiQuest Intelligence | About 50 hours | Live | BDT 7,000 |
| Live data bootcamps (5 tracks)Square1 Ai | 12 weeks, about 15 hours a week | Live online, weekday evenings from 6:00 PM Bangladesh and weekend days | From US$150 |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 14 October 2026. Ask the provider for the current intake before you pay.
Four ways into data science in Bangladesh
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on whether you need a degree, a classroom, a free start or a portfolio.
- Route 1
A degree or master's in data science
Fits when You want the maths and statistics in depth, or a degree for the long run.
Watch for Two to four years; check how much of it is hands-on with real, messy data.
- Route 2
A training institute course
Fits when You want a structured course in a classroom, with a certificate at the end.
Watch for Ask whether you finish with analyses on real data or mostly with notebooks you followed along with.
- Route 3
A free or global online course
Fits when You want to try data science before paying for anything.
Watch for Good for basics; nobody reviews your work, so you still need projects to show.
- Route 4
A live online bootcamp
Fits when You are working or freelancing and want a portfolio of analyses a hiring manager can read, taught live after office hours.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new: the first cohorts have not graduated, so there is no placement rate yet.
Questions people in Bangladesh ask about data science
Which data science course is best in Bangladesh?
It depends on what you need. Ostad's Data Science & Machine Learning with Python lists BDT 6,800 for 5 months and Creative IT Institute's Python for Data Analysis & Machine Learning lists BDT 20,000 online for 6 months; the table above lists each one's length and fee. If you are working and want projects an employer can check, Square1 Ai's twelve-week live bootcamps cost US$150.
How much does a data science course cost in Bangladesh?
A Square1 Ai live data science bootcamp costs US$150 (about BDT 17,100) and a self-paced course starts at US$30. You pay in US dollars, so the taka figure moves a little with the exchange rate. Other providers' fees are in the table above.
What does a data scientist earn in Bangladesh?
Glassdoor puts the median base pay for a data scientist in Dhaka at BDT 55,000 a month, with the middle half between BDT 37,083 and BDT 96,667. A data analyst's median is BDT 32,917.
Data science or data analysis: which should I start with?
If you are new to code, start with data analysis: SQL, spreadsheets and dashboards that answer a manager's question. Data science adds Python, statistics and models on top. The free skill check places you in one or the other.
Do I need to know Python before I start?
Not for the Data Analyst bootcamp. The Data Science, Data Engineering and ML Engineer bootcamps expect some Python; the self-paced Python for AI course covers what you need first.
Can I learn data science online in Bangladesh while working full time?
Yes. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 6:00 PM Bangladesh time, with full-day sessions at weekends. The work between sessions is graded by Nova, Square1 Ai's AI tutor, whenever you submit it. Plan for about fifteen hours a week across the twelve weeks.
Will the bootcamp help me get a job or freelance work?
There is no job guarantee and no placement rate, because the first cohorts have not graduated. You leave with 10 projects a client or employer can open and run, a recorded defence of your work, and a hiring plan worked through with your instructor.
Where is Square1 Ai based?
Square 1 AI (Pvt) Ltd is registered in Sri Lanka and teaches online, so you join from anywhere in Bangladesh. Bangladesh time is half an hour ahead of Sri Lanka, so the 5:30 PM Colombo start is 6:00 PM for you.
How do I pay from Bangladesh?
Reserving a seat is free and takes your name, email and country. Nothing is charged until the start date is confirmed and you say yes. Payment is by card in US dollars through a Sri Lankan bank gateway, so you need a card that works for international payments, such as a dual-currency card; ask your bank if yours is local only.
25 spots a cohort. Hold one from Bangladesh.
Pick a bootcamp, reserve with your name and email, and hear the start date first. Nothing is charged until you confirm.