What Computer Source does

Computer Source Limited is a privately held Bangladeshi IT retailer and e-commerce operator headquartered in Dhaka, distributing computing hardware, networking equipment, software, consumer electronics, and home appliances. Founded in 1993, the company runs a hybrid omnichannel model: two physical showrooms in Dhaka — the IDB Branch inside BCS Computer City in Agargaon and the Elephant Road Branch inside Alpona Plaza in Dhanmondi — alongside a nationwide e-commerce storefront at computersource.com.bd offering cash-on-delivery, online payment, and EMI installment options. The catalog spans laptops (Acer, HP, Apple, ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, MSI, Razer, Microsoft, Huawei), desktop PCs, PC components (Intel/AMD processors, ASUS/GIGABYTE/MSI motherboards, Samsung/Kingston/WD SSDs, Corsair/G.Skill RAM, Palit/GIGABYTE/ASUS graphics cards, Antec/Corsair PSUs, casings and cooling), monitors, networking gear (TP-Link, MikroTik, Cisco, D-Link, Huawei, NETGEAR), printers and projectors, gaming peripherals and chairs, mobile phones, tablets, smart watches, security systems (Hikvision, Dahua), and home appliances (GREE air conditioners, TVs, washing machines, kitchen appliances). Proprietary platform features include a PC Builder configuration tool, an online product auction system, and an EMI installment-payment integration.

The company's revenue mechanics are pure retail: one-time unit-priced hardware and accessory sales, priced in Bangladeshi Taka, with discounts ranging from low single digits to over 30% off list. It targets three horizontal segments — general consumers and home users, gaming enthusiasts, and business/corporate buyers needing office IT infrastructure — using SEO-driven website traffic, an email newsletter subscription funnel, and WhatsApp Business for post-sale communication. There is no disclosed evidence of recurring revenue, subscription models, services revenue, B2B contracts, enterprise accounts, or external investors, and the firm appears to be a closely held, self-funded operation with no parent, subsidiaries, or M&A activity on record.

Underlying technology is conventional e-commerce stack — product catalog, shopping cart, search, product comparison, customer accounts — with no disclosed AI/ML, custom algorithms, or proprietary data assets. No patents, certifications, regulatory licenses, or awards are on file. The competitive moat is essentially physical-distribution density in Dhaka plus 30-plus years of brand presence in the Bangladeshi IT retail market, with no disclosed moat from network effects, switching costs, or proprietary technology.

Name

Computer Source

Legal name

Computer Source Limited

Website

https://computersource.com.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Computer Source Limited is a Dhaka-based, privately held Bangladeshi retailer and e-commerce operator distributing laptops, PC components, networking gear, gaming accessories, mobile devices, security systems, and home appliances to consumers, gamers, and businesses since 1993 through two physical showrooms and a nationwide online storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT and Consumer Electronics Retail

NAICS

Electronics and Appliance Retailers (44921), Electronics and Appliance Retailers (4492)

SIC

Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734)

akta.pro primary industry

Computers & Laptops Retail (CRACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

PC Components & Upgrades Retail (CPU, GPU, RAM, Storage, Motherboards) (CRACABAD), Computer Peripherals Retail (Keyboards, Mice, Webcams, Printers) (CRACABAC), PC Gaming Hardware Retail (GPUs, CPUs, RAM, Storage) (CRACAFAC), PC Gaming Peripherals Retail (Keyboards, Mice, Headsets, Controllers) (CRACAFAD), Computer Accessories & Consumables Retail (Cables, Adapters, Ink/Toner) (CRACABAH), Business/Enterprise IT Hardware Retail (Workstations, Servers, POS) (CRACABAJ)

Keywords

• Computer hardware retail
• Laptop distribution
• IT accessories
• Gaming peripherals
• Office equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of computer hardware including laptops, desktops, PC components, accessories, gaming gear, and home appliances. Revenue generated through one-time product transactions with prices displayed in Bangladeshi Taka.
2. Online Ordering: E-commerce sales through own website with cash on delivery and online payment options. Additional delivery charges may apply.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Computer Source Limited is a Bangladesh-based authorized retailer and e-commerce seller of computing, networking, and consumer electronics products. It retails laptops, desktops, PC components, monitors, gaming accessories, networking equipment, office solutions, software, security systems, mobile phones/tablets, and home appliances from brands such as HP, Dell, ASUS, Lenovo, MSI, Apple, Corsair, and Samsung, both through its own online store (computersource.com.bd) and two physical showrooms in Dhaka.

Product overview

Computer Source is a comprehensive IT retail store and e-commerce platform based in Bangladesh, offering a wide range of technology products across multiple categories. The portfolio includes Laptops (from brands like Acer, HP, Apple, ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, MSI, Microsoft, Razer, Chuwi, Huawei), Desktop Computers (All In One PCs and Brand PCs), PC Components (Processors, Motherboards, SSDs, RAM, Graphics Cards, Power Supplies, Casing, Cooling solutions), Monitors, Gaming Accessories (Gamepads, Keyboards, Mice, Gaming Chairs), Gadgets (Smart Watches, Power Banks, Android TV Boxes), Accessories (Earphones, Headphones, Keyboards, Webcams), Networking Equipment (Routers, Switches, Modems), Office Solutions (Printers, Scanners, Photocopiers, Projectors), Software, Speakers, Mobile Phones, Security Systems (CC Cameras, IP Cameras, NVR, XVR), and Home Appliances (ACs, TVs, Kitchen appliances). The company also provides a PC Builder tool for custom computer assembly. This is a multi-category retail platform rather than a single unified product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laptops Retail laptops from brands including Acer, HP, Apple MacBook, ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, MSI, Microsoft, Razer, Chuwi, and Huawei, offered across general, Ultrabook, and Gaming Laptop categories for individual consumers and businesses.
• Desktop Computers Desktop PCs including All-In-One and Brand PCs from manufacturers such as HP and Dell, sold to home and office buyers.
• PC Components Individual PC building components including processors (Intel, AMD), motherboards, hard disk drives, SSDs, RAM modules, casings, graphics cards, power supplies, CPU/casing coolers, and optical drives across many OEMs.
• Monitors Computer displays from ASUS, Dell, HP, BenQ, LG, Samsung, Esonic, Gigabyte, Gamemax, Philips, Redmi, Lenovo, and AOC, including Gaming Monitors and Touch Screen Monitors.
• Gaming Accessories Gaming peripherals including gamepads, mechanical keyboards (Corsair, Logitech, Razer), gaming mice, mouse pads, gaming chairs, and gaming sofas.
• Gadgets Consumer electronics and gadgets including smart watches, Android TV boxes, power banks, calculators, digital pianos, gimbals, photography equipment, stream decks, and adapters/cables.
• Computer Accessories & Peripherals Computer peripherals and accessories including earphones, microphones, keyboards, UPS systems, headphones, mice, pendrives, memory cards, webcams, and home assistant devices.
• Networking Equipment Network hardware including routers, modems, WiFi extenders, switches, and LAN cards across multiple brands for home and SMB networking.
• Office Solutions Business and office equipment including printers, scanners, photocopiers, IP phones, printer cartridges/toners/ink, projectors, projector screens, POS printers, barcode scanners, money counters, access control and attendance systems, laminating machines, IPS, and paper shredders.
• Software Retail software including operating systems, office and accounting software, antivirus (e.g., ESET), audio & video software, photo & design software, and server software.
• Speakers Audio speakers from brands such as A4Tech, Bose, Edifier, JBL, Logitech, Sony, Razer, and others for home, mobile, and gaming use.
• Mobile Phones & Tablets Mobile phones, phone accessories, and tablets including Amazon tablets.
• Security Systems Surveillance and security equipment including CC cameras (Dahua, Hikvision, Lenovo), IP cameras, packaged CC/IP camera sets, PTZ cameras, NVR, XVR, home security systems, access controls, and CC camera accessories.
• Home Appliances Home appliances including air conditioners (General, GREE), regular and smart TVs, kitchen appliances (coffee makers, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, water purifiers, mixers/grinders/blenders), electric irons, hair & grooming products, room heaters, washing machines, and water heaters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cash on Delivery available for online orders
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Micro Center: US specialty retailer combining large-format physical showrooms with e-commerce for computers, components and electronics; closest international analogue to Computer Source's showroom-plus-online omnichannel model.
• Newegg: US-based e-commerce retailer specializing in PC components, gaming hardware, peripherals and consumer electronics; a useful strategic benchmark for Computer Source's PC Builder-led, components-heavy online playbook.
• Best Buy: Large North American consumer electronics retailer offering laptops, desktops, gaming gear, home appliances and office equipment online and in-store — relevant comparable for assortment breadth and omnichannel execution.
• CDW: US-based B2B-focused IT hardware and solutions reseller serving corporate and education customers; relevant comparator for Computer Source's office-solutions, networking and SMB/corporate customer segment.

Direct peers

• Ryans Computers: One of the largest multi-brand IT retailers in Bangladesh, operating physical showrooms plus a nationwide e-commerce platform selling laptops, desktops, components, gaming gear and accessories — the closest head-to-head competitor to Computer Source in the same geography and product mix.
• Global Brand Private Limited: Bangladeshi IT retailer and distributor carrying laptops, desktops, components and accessories through both retail and online channels — competing for the same Dhaka consumer and SMB customer base as Computer Source.
• Techland BD: Dhaka-based computer retailer selling laptops, desktops, PC components and peripherals through an online storefront and showroom, overlapping directly with Computer Source's core assortment and target customer.
• Star Tech: Leading Bangladesh-based computer, gaming and electronics retailer with extensive showrooms in Dhaka and a full e-commerce site covering laptops, PC components, peripherals and networking — directly comparable in scale, assortment and go-to-market to Computer Source.

Regional players

• Daraz Bangladesh: Dominant marketplace platform in Bangladesh operated by Alibaba's Lazada group; lists the same laptop, component and accessory SKUs from competing sellers and exerts structural pricing pressure on dedicated IT retailers like Computer Source.
• Vedant Computers: India-based multi-brand IT retailer selling laptops, desktops, components and peripherals through online and offline channels; useful South Asian regional benchmark for the same category and customer demographics that Computer Source serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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