Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing Bangladesh’s software industry, but the transformation is creating a difficult job market for fresh graduates. Software companies are increasingly using AI tools for routine tasks and becoming more cautious about hiring entry-level employees.
Some firms have reported fresher recruitment falling by half or more over the past year.
Companies need fewer people for routine work
Dream71 Bangladesh has seen entry-level hiring decline by around 50 per cent, while Tiger IT has reported a fall of nearly 70 per cent compared with previous years.
Industry executives say tasks once assigned to interns and junior engineers — including basic coding, documentation, software testing and simple designs — can now be completed much faster using AI.
Companies are also choosing not to replace some employees who leave, instead relying on smaller teams supported by AI-powered tools.
Fresh graduates face a tougher start
The changing recruitment environment is already affecting young job seekers.
Some computer science graduates say they have applied for numerous internships and vacancies without receiving responses. Others are taking additional courses, including business analytics, to improve their employment prospects.
The Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services says its 2,800 member companies employ at least 300,000 software engineers, while the country also has a large freelance workforce.
AI skills are becoming more valuable
The shift does not mean technology jobs are disappearing altogether. Instead, employers are increasingly looking for professionals who can work alongside AI and handle tasks that still require human judgement.
Quality assurance and software testing are among the areas seeing stronger demand, as companies need people to check AI-generated software, identify errors and ensure products meet requirements.
Demand is also growing for professionals familiar with agentic AI — systems capable of planning and performing tasks with limited human supervision.
Skills must change with the technology
Experts say graduates who rely only on basic programming skills could face greater competition, while abilities in AI architecture, evaluation, planning, design and innovation may become increasingly important.
The challenge extends beyond Bangladesh. Global technology companies are also reducing some entry-level opportunities while increasing investment in AI.
Bangladesh’s government plans to expand training facilities across 400 upazilas, with greater emphasis on AI, freelancing and other emerging skills.
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