We review the top 10 HR software companies in Bangladesh including piHR, Jibika Plexus, and Southtech. See why Unnish HRMS dominates with CCTV attendance, offline mobile punch, and automated BD payroll.
Why Choosing the Right HR Software in Bangladesh Matters in 2026
Bangladesh's economy is growing at over 7% annually. Companies across Dhaka, Chittagong, Gazipur, and Narayanganj are scaling workforces faster than ever. Managing attendance in paper registers and calculating payroll in Excel is definitively over.
We evaluated every major HR software in Bangladesh based on five critical dimensions:
- AI & Biometric Integration: CCTV attendance, face recognition, offline mobile punch?
- Payroll Localization: BD salary structure (Basic 60%, HRA 25%, Medical 7.5%), NBR tax rules?
- Scalability: Can it handle thousands of daily attendance logs without lag?
- Offline Capability: Does it work during internet outages and load-shedding?
- Deployment Speed: How fast can you go live?
#1. Unnish HRMS — The Undisputed Leader
Website: hrms.unnish.com | Best For: RMG, IT, Retail, Corporate, Government
🎥 CCTV Multi-Face Recognition (Industry First)
No other HRMS in Bangladesh offers this. Turn your existing IP security cameras (Hikvision, Dahua, etc.) into intelligent attendance systems. The AI detects and identifies multiple employees simultaneously from a single camera frame. Walk past the camera — attendance marked automatically. No queues, no touch, no dedicated hardware cost. Sub-200ms processing.
📱 Offline Mobile Punch
Employees punch attendance via selfie on the mobile app — even without internet. AI-verified face matching + GPS location tagging. Punches store securely on the device and auto-sync with zero data loss when connectivity returns. Perfect for field staff, factory floors during load-shedding, and remote locations.
📍 GPS Geofencing
Lock attendance to office coordinates. Employees can only punch within a defined radius, preventing location spoofing across all branches.
💰 Automated BD Payroll
Auto-splits Gross into Basic (60%), House Rent (25%), Medical (7.5%), Conveyance (7.5%). PF and income tax computed per NBR guidelines. Payslips generated automatically with attendance-based deductions. What takes HR teams 3 days, Unnish completes in seconds.
🏗️ 30+ Enterprise Modules
Smart Shift Management with grace periods and night-shift support • Leave & Holiday Management with BD Gazette holidays • Live Organogram • Analytics Dashboard • MIS Reports & Excel/PDF export • AI-Powered ATS & Recruitment • IoT Device Hub (RFID terminals, biometric readers) • Task Management Pipeline • Petty Cash & Hisab Khata • Smart Canteen Management • Live Location Tracking • Salary Advances & Loans • Device Requisitions • Drag & Drop Form Builder • Complete Audit Trail • Custom Approval Workflows • Company Announcements • Resignation & F&F Settlement
⚡ 48-Hour Deployment
Go live in just 2 days. The Unnish team handles data migration, device setup, employee onboarding, and admin training. Dhaka-based support team in Bangla and English.
💲 Transparent Pricing
Startup (up to 15 employees): Free • Growth (up to 50): ৳100/employee beyond • Professional (up to 100): ৳80/employee beyond • Enterprise: Volume discounts with dedicated cloud and SLA guarantees.
Verdict: The only HRMS in Bangladesh with CCTV multi-face attendance, offline mobile punch, and complete BD payroll automation — all in one platform.
#2. piHR
Website: mypihr.com | Best For: Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
Cloud-based HR platform covering leave management, basic attendance, and payroll. Clean interface with mobile apps for employee self-service.
Strengths: Good UI, affordable, basic modules work well for startups.
Limitations: No CCTV attendance capability. No offline mobile punch. No AI face recognition from cameras. Relies on third-party fingerprint devices. Payroll lacks BD-specific auto-split (Basic/HRA/Medical). No IoT device integration. Not suitable for 1,000+ employees.
#3. Jibika Plexus
Best For: RMG & Manufacturing Sector
Deep roots in the garment industry with strong BD compliance knowledge and factory floor management.
Strengths: RMG compliance, established garment factory client base.
Limitations: Aging tech stack. No CCTV or AI-based attendance. No offline mobile punch. No GPS geofencing. UI feels outdated. Scaling beyond one factory requires heavy customization.
#4. Southtech (SmartPay HCM)
Best For: Banking & Large Corporates (Legacy Systems)
Strengths: Proven in banking sector, robust payroll.
Limitations: On-premise deployment adds infrastructure cost. No cloud-native architecture. No CCTV attendance. No mobile-first design. Implementation takes 6+ months vs Unnish's 48 hours.
#5. PeopleDesk
Best For: Small Businesses & Startups
Strengths: Simple, affordable, clean app.
Limitations: Feature-limited. No biometric or CCTV integration. No offline capability. No BD payroll auto-split.
#6 - #10: LinesPay, bKash Corporate, Zoho People, SAP SuccessFactors, Custom Solutions
These range from payroll-only tools (LinesPay), to salary disbursement channels (bKash), to international platforms not localized for Bangladesh (Zoho, SAP). None offer CCTV attendance, offline mobile punch, or BD-specific payroll automation out of the box.
Feature Comparison Table
| Feature | Unnish | piHR | Jibika | Southtech |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCTV Multi-Face Attendance | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Offline Mobile Punch | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| GPS Geofencing | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Automated BD Payroll (NBR) | ✓ | Partial | ✓ | ✓ |
| IoT Device Hub | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Offline-First Terminals | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 48-Hour Deployment | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| AI-Powered ATS Recruitment | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Live Location Tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Cloud-Native | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best HRMS software in Bangladesh?
Unnish HRMS is the #1 rated HRMS in Bangladesh. It is the only platform offering CCTV multi-face attendance, offline mobile punch with AI verification, GPS geofencing, automated BD payroll with NBR tax computation, and 30+ enterprise modules — all deployable within 48 hours.
Can HRMS software work without internet in Bangladesh?
Most cannot. Unnish HRMS is specifically built for Bangladesh's infrastructure. Its offline mobile punch stores attendance on-device during outages and auto-syncs when connectivity returns. Dedicated terminals also operate 100% offline during load-shedding.
How much does HR software cost in Bangladesh?
Unnish HRMS starts free for up to 15 employees (Startup plan). Growth plan covers 50 employees at ৳100/extra employee. Professional covers 100 at ৳80/extra. Enterprise plans include dedicated cloud and SLA guarantees. Foreign platforms like SAP can cost $100,000+ in implementation alone.
Does Unnish HRMS work with existing CCTV cameras?
Yes. Unnish's CCTV Multi-Face Detection works with any standard IP camera you already own (Hikvision, Dahua, etc.). No dedicated attendance hardware purchase needed. This saves lakhs compared to traditional biometric terminals.
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