These days, not only around the world but also in Japan alone, there is a new game released every day. The scale of these games varies from "AAA titles," for which a great deal of money and time is spent on development and promotion, to "indie games," which are produced by individuals. We conducted an online interview with Japan Bangla Coders Ltd! We asked them about the strengths of offshore development in Bangladesh!
Interview with JB CODERS in Bangladesh!
- First of all, please tell us about JB CODERS.
JB CODERS is based in Bangladesh and provides offshore development services. We can develop custom-made products without the need for in-house IT engineers, simply by explaining the requirements and paying for the delivered product. The advantage of outsourcing an IT project is that the project is not dependent on an in-house IT engineer. As long as no additional requests are made or requirements are changed mid-development, the project can save on both labor and time costs.
- What kind of games are developed?
We develop games for PCs and smartphones according to the wishes of our clients. We also specialize in 2DCG, 3DCG, and VR games. I also design characters and maintain game applications after launch. Our strength is that we have experts who can create games in genres such as RTS, FPS/TPS, MOBA, RPG, simulation, sports, puzzle, and party, depending on your wishes.
- We are also capable of handling a wide range of other activities in addition to games.
We can provide a wide range of services including web service development and system maintenance and operation. In addition, we are also developing an introduction service for Bangladeshi IT personnel for companies facing IT development challenges. Through on-demand dispatch development, we can manage IT engineers dispatched from our company. We assign a team of IT engineers with various qualifications based on your requirements, and they will only work on your projects from Bangladesh for the duration of the contract. IT projects are managed by our in-house IT team at all times, allowing us the flexibility to work on projects as per the company's requirements.
- Web Services: We develop corporate websites, web services, and e-commerce sites. We work with front-end engineers, back-end engineers, and database engineers to create specifications and debug as needed.
- Business Process Systems: We develop new in-house systems for HR, sales, customer management, and other internal systems on a tailor-made basis, upgrading or adding new functionality. Our strength is that we can develop systems that fit your daily business operations better than packaged products because we develop systems according to your requirements.
- System maintenance and operation: We maintain and operate in-house systems and web servers. Two options are available: contracted development or on-demand development.
- Recruitment Services: We introduce talented IT professionals in Bangladesh. This is ideal if you want to hire an IT engineer to strengthen your in-house IT team. In addition to games, we can also develop cab apps, food apps, fitness apps, matching apps, music apps, travel apps, business apps, education apps, and more!
- What is the atmosphere within JB CODERS?
Everyone is always friendly. We are open, flexible, knowledgeable in technology, and most importantly, we are a tight-knit group. New ideas are always welcome. We also make a conscious effort to create a diverse environment.
- Is IT thriving in Bangladesh?
I think so. Bangladesh is working on " Digital Bangladesh " as a national policy, and has a large number of engineers. As a result, IT companies from various countries are entering Bangladesh or considering Bangladesh as an outsourcing destination. In addition, the entire country is currently engaged in human resource development to build world-class skills in all fields related to ICT and English, so I believe that the country will become even more exciting in the future.
- How do you communicate with Japan?
We use Slack, Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. We also exchange messages on LinkedIn.
- It seems that you have a lot in common with Japan.
I have an image of Japanese people as very disciplined people. Bangladeshis also feel a sense of kinship with Japan because of the similarities in the national flags.
This picture shows the flags of Bangladesh and Japan in the JB CODERS office. Both have a red circle in the center, the symbol of the sun, which represents unity and strong energy. We believe that Bangladesh and Japan can collaborate and build each other's capacity. Bangladesh and Japan have signed eight agreements and memorandums of understanding on agriculture, defense, ICT, cyber security, etc. In April 2023, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited Tokyo for two days at the invitation of Prime Minister Kishida. Thus, Bangladesh and Japan are very friendly in terms of diplomatic relations.
- What are the attractions of Bangladesh?
In terms of gaming, Bangladesh has a market of 70 million active online users. Taking advantage of this market should be a very lucrative option for game development. I personally love Cox's Bazar, the longest natural beach in the world. The entire country also has a rich natural climate.
- Please tell us about the game business, genres, and Japanese content that you are currently focusing on.
In game technology, I am interested in Unity, Unreal Engine, CryEngine, Amazon Lumberyard, Flutter, Mixamo, and others. In terms of game genres, we are interested in adventure games and educational games. As for Japanese content, anime is still popular in Bangladesh. The colorful, unique characters and in-depth storylines, as well as the variety of anime produced on a wide range of themes such as adventure, sports, and cooking, are successful methods of attracting user interest. We receive a great number of requests for animated game content, and our designers are sometimes in charge of the animation itself, but it is a very time-consuming process due to the high level of Japanese standards (smiles).
- Tell us about JB CODERS' vision and the business partners you are looking for.
JB CODERS' concept is to create a society and environment where diversity is tolerated globally. Our "diversity" means that we create superior products that meet the multifaceted needs of our customers. Our mission is to create a more advanced society through collaboration with our customers. We are also working hard every day to provide a place where talented and pro-Japanese Bangladeshi IT professionals can play an active role, and to provide not only recruitment support but also comprehensive IT solutions to companies that are facing system issues due to a shortage of IT human resources. We are looking for business partners who share our business model and vision and can build a sustainable business.
- Finally, please tell us about JB CODERS.
If you are a company looking to outsource an entire new project, fill a vacancy in your IT staff right now, or review your existing system costs, we can help you with three aspects of your needs: contract development, lab-based development, and recruitment support! We are proficient in DevOps, AI, ML, DL, AR, VR, IoT, Flutter, Python, Golang, ROR, React Native, and Unity. We have a 25 strong team of engineers in Bangladesh for offshore development and can meet all client expectations based on our extensive experience and track record. We are also looking for Japanese remote engineers. We would like to collaborate with those who are interested in application development!
Accelerate your business with JB CODERS IT solutions
JB CODERS can meet a wide range of needs, including not only game and app development, but also web services, system maintenance and operation, and human resource introduction services. Bangladesh is a country that many Japanese know the name of but are not familiar with, but it is a friendly country and a hidden IT powerhouse. Bangladesh is a pro-Japanese country, but it is also a hidden IT powerhouse. The official JB CODERS website provides a concrete image of the development flow and an inquiry form, so game developers and companies interested in the service may want to consider it!