Software Testing and Quality Assurance Booming Demand in Bangladesh
In recent years, Bangladesh’s ICT sector has experienced rapid growth. With government initiatives such as Digital Bangladesh Vision 2021 and the expansion of Hi‑Tech Parks, a surge of startups, fintech, and outsourcing companies is driving demand for reliable, quality software. Local and international firms operating in Bangladesh—including BJIT, Brain Station 23, Datasoft, and many others—now place a strong emphasis on delivering bug‑free software. Consequently, roles such as QA analysts, software test engineers, and automation testers are in strong demand.Platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, and remote job hubs like Crossover offer global opportunities for Bangladeshi QA professionals to work with international clients—often offering pay in USD and attracting skilled testers from Bangladesh.What Employers Seek:Solid grasp of STLC and SDLCProficiency with bug reporting tools (e.g., JIRA)Test planning and design skillsCompetence in automation tools like Selenium, CypressAPI Testing using tools like Postman or REST AssuredEmerging demands now include IoT testing, user experience (UX) testing, and AI/ML‑powered test automation, as businesses adopt complex systems and require faster yet reliable releases.Career Prospects & Compensation: Salary ranges for QA/testers in Bangladesh average around ৳420,000/year, with entry-level around ৳75k/year and upper ranges closer to ৳480k/year or more, especially with automation expertiseQA professionals are regularly being recruited in Dhaka-based IT hubs, and many job groups such as SQA Jobs Bangladesh and QA-focused Facebook groups actively circulate opportunitiesChallenges in Bangladesh’s QA Landscape:The training infrastructure often lags industry needs—many courses are theory-heavy and offer limited real-world, hands-on exposureThere’s a theory-practice gap: graduates may lack confidence working on live projectsCompanies report mismatches in tester-developer dynamics, resource constraints, and lack of formal QA teams in some firmsFuture Trends & Emerging Needs:Growing adoption of AI/ML tools aims to automate repetitive tasks, though challenges remain such as infrastructure access and training readinessThe rise of IoT applications and user-centric UI/UX experiences is broadening the demand for specialized testing domainsWhy the “Software Testing with Python” Course Is a Great Fit The course at itesseract.com.bd/course/software‑testing‑with‑python is particularly relevant given today’s QA landscape in Bangladesh. Covering Python-based automation (e.g. Selenium with Python), API testing, and real-world project work, it addresses the critical skills gap found in many local training programs. By focusing on hands‑on frameworks, real applications, and modern automation practices, the course aligns well with industry expectations and helps learners bridge the theory‑practice divide.
Amazon Invests $110 Million in AI with ‘Trainium’ Chips
Amazon is taking a big step in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) by investing $110 million in its own AI chips called "Trainium." These chips are designed to make AI training faster and more efficient. The investment focuses on developing cutting-edge technology to power Amazon's AI services, such as Alexa and AWS (Amazon Web Services).The Trainium chips are expected to compete with other big names like NVIDIA, making Amazon a stronger player in the AI market. This move shows Amazon’s commitment to advancing AI and staying ahead in the tech world.With this investment, we can expect smarter AI solutions and better performance in Amazon's services. It’s clear that Amazon is betting big on AI to shape the future!
ChatGPT’s chatbot rival Claude coming to iPhone
TechLife ReportOpenAI’s ChatGPT is facing serious competition, as the company’s rival Anthropic brings its Claude chatbot to iPhones.Anthropic, led by a group of former OpenAI staff who quit over differences with chief executive Sam Altman, have a product that already beats ChatGPT on some measures of intelligence, and now wants to win over everyday users, reports the Guardian.“In today’s world, smartphones are at the centre of how people interact with technology. To make Claude a true AI assistant, it’s crucial that we meet users where they are – and in many cases, that’s on their mobile devices,” said Scott White at Anthropic.“We’re putting the power of Claude directly into people’s hands. It’s not just about convenience; it’s about integrating Claude into the fabric of our daily lives.”The third version of the Claude large language model is offered direct to users on its website in three flavours: a speedy and simple model called “haiku”, a slower and more powerful model called “sonnet”, and, for paying customers only, the full “opus” system.It is that system that took the lead in the LMSys chatbot ranking, becoming the first AI to knock GPT-4 out of pole position, and it also made headlines for its enormous “context window” – a measure of how much of a conversation it can keep in mind at any one time. Opus can hold about 160,000 words, enough for a user to paste in a weighty novel and ask follow-up questions.Until now, though, ChatGPT has faced little competition on users’ devices. OpenAI first released its iOS app in May last year, and it remains one of the few frontier AI models with an accessible consumer app.Anthropic says the Claude app will allow it to bring new features to users, beyond simple ease of use. “For example, the Claude iOS app can, with a user’s consent, access the device’s camera and photo library,” White said.“After a meeting, a business user could snap a photo of a whiteboard diagram and ask Claude to summarise the key points, making it easier to share and act upon important information. Similarly, a consumer could take a picture of a plant they encounter on a hike and ask Claude to identify the species and provide more information about its characteristics and habitat.”Alongside the iOS app, the company is also boosting its business offering, with a “team” plan that lets corporate customers buy chatbot access for their entire staff.“We started Anthropic to lead the frontier of AI safety and research. That isn’t something you can do in the abstract. We don’t think we’d be able to positively influence the industry’s trajectory and inspire a race to the top on AI safety if we weren’t able to compete at the frontier,” White said.That competition appears to be having an effect on the market leader. On Wednesday, OpenAI changed its policies to allow users to access their entire ChatGPT history, without needing to opt in to allowing the company to train on their conversations as a quid pro quo.
