Bangladesh’s young creatives are turning simple digital designs into reliable income sources. From sticker packs to budget templates, they’re leveraging global and local platforms to sell downloadable crafts and cover their expenses.

Stamford University student Riya Rahman began selling digital sticker packs on Etsy after friends praised her tablet doodles. Within six months, her shop gained over 1,000 followers and now funds her software and internet bills. Computer science graduate Saad Khan packaged his expense-tracking spreadsheets into customizable Excel templates and promoted them in Facebook groups, earning more than BDT 30,000 since January.

Platforms Empowering Sellers

Creators mix and match marketplaces to reach both international and domestic buyers:

• Instagram & Facebook Shops enable low-cost storefronts with bKash and Nagad integration.

• Local hubs like Daraz’s digital storefronts and niche Facebook groups eliminate cross-border hurdles.

International sales often stall due to limited payment options for Bangladeshi sellers. Many rely on friends abroad or third-party services, reducing profit margins.

For Riya, Saad and hundreds like them, DIY digital crafts are more than side gigs—they’re incubators for future studios or tech startups. Their success signals a broader shift toward a creative, self-driven economy in Bangladesh.