“I had no clue what a digital product even was… but I knew I didn’t want to stay stuck.” – Ferdous
My Story: How It All Started from a Small Room in Dhaka
In 2019 — if I remember right, it was a heavy rainy day — I was sitting at home, watching a Y*uT*be video and desperately trying to figure out how to earn money from home. I had just lost my regular 9-to-5 job due to COVID-19. I can’t even describe the time I was going through… no money in my pocket, no clear direction. Oh no, it was rough. I was just another guy from Dhaka named Ferdous — working long hours before, now dreaming of freedom, and endlessly scrolling Y*uT*be, trying to figure out how people were making money online.”
Everyone was talking about “digital products.”
But I didn’t know how to design, I wasn’t a developer, and I had zero audience.
Still, something clicked. I thought: “If others can sell digital products from Bangladesh or Kolkata… why not me?”
So I began.
Year One: No Sales, All Struggles
I started with Canva. I created a few basic planners and templates. I uploaded them to Gumroad.
And then… nothing.
No sales.
No traffic.
Just silence.
I spent nights learning SEO, testing different titles, redesigning products, promoting on Facebook groups — and still nothing.
People around me laughed. My friends said, “You’re wasting time.”
But something inside me kept going.
The Turning Point: My First Sale!
One evening in January 2020, I got an email from Gumroad:
“You just made a sale!”
It was a $9 Canva planner.
I stared at the screen for 10 minutes. It felt like a million dollars.
That moment changed everything.
From there, I doubled down on what worked. I learned how to:
- Niche down my products
- Use SEO to attract traffic
- Improve product mockups
- Build a small email list
By mid-2022, I had made $1,000 in a single month.
“Now, in 2025, I’m earning a steady digital income from Bangladesh — but I’m no longer living there. I’m currently based in London, United Kingdom, and helping others do the same.”
“If I remember correctly, it was my very first design — and that’s when I made my first digital product sale and earned my very first online income.”
Why You Can Sell Digital Products from Bangladesh or Kolkata in 2025
Let’s bust a myth:
“People from Bangladesh or India can’t earn from digital products.”
Not true.
With platforms like Gumroad, Etsy, and Payhip, and payment solutions like Payoneer, Wise, or even bank transfer — creators from South Asia are making real income selling digital goods.
Whether you’re from Dhaka, Rajshahi, Kolkata, or Chittagong — the only thing you need is an idea and internet.
What Are Digital Products?
In case you’re totally new, here are some examples of digital products you can create and sell:
- Canva templates (planners, resumes, social media kits)
- Ebooks & guides
- Printable designs (wall art, checklists)
- Notion templates
- Lightroom presets
- Online courses or mini workshops
These products are downloadable and can be sold over and over again — even while you sleep.
How to Start Selling Digital Products from Bangladesh or Kolkata in 2025
Here’s the exact roadmap I followed (and you can too):
Step 1: Pick a Profitable Niche
Choose something simple to start:
- Productivity templates
- Business tools
- Self-help guides
- Printable planners
Related: [25 Canva Template Ideas to Sell Online in 2025]
Step 2: Create Your Product
Use tools like:
- Canva – for design templates
- Google Docs – for ebooks
- Notion – for planners
- OBS + Loom – for screen recordings/courses
Don’t worry about perfection — just focus on value.
Step 3: Open a Seller Account
Use one of these free platforms:
- Gumroad.com
- Payhip.com
- Etsy.com (requires global setup)
SEO Tip: Use keywords like “Canva planner for moms” or “Kolkata budgeting template.”
Step 4: Set Up International Payments
From Bangladesh or Kolkata, you can use:
- Payoneer (best for Gumroad & freelance)
- Wise (for global transfers)
- Bank Transfer (for Etsy & others via integrations)
You don’t need PayPal to get paid!
Step 5: Promote Your Product (Free Ways)
- Facebook groups (niche communities)
- Pinterest (with eye-catching pins)
- Twitter/X threads
- Blogging (just like this!)
- Email newsletters
Related: [How to Promote Your Digital Products for Free in 2025]
My Current Income & Tips for You
Right now in 2025, I make between $600–$1,200/month from selling digital products. Some months go higher.
3 tips for you if you’re just starting:
- Focus on one product first
- Learn SEO – it brings traffic forever
- Don’t give up – it took me 365 days for my first sale
Final Thoughts: Your Turn to Start
If you’re reading this and wondering, “Can I really do this from Bangladesh or Kolkata?” — the answer is YES.
Just like I did in my small room in Dhaka — you can start with nothing, learn, build, and grow.
The digital world doesn’t care where you’re from. It only cares what you create.
So pick your idea. Open Canva. Create your first product.
And make 2025 the year you earn your first digital income in Bangladesh or Kolkata.
Want Help Getting Started?
[Download my FREE Beginner Digital Product Checklist – here]
Read Next: [How I Started Selling on Gumroad from Bangladesh – and How You Can Too] [50 Digital Product Ideas That Sell in South Asia – 2025 Edition]
