A Facebook alternative made in Bangladesh, with the things you already use

If Facebook is where you keep up with friends, follow Pages and sell the odd thing, Be Social gives you those same everyday tools in a social network made in Bangladesh. People sometimes call it a Bangladeshi Facebook. We simply call it Be Social: your friends, your feed, your Pages and your groups, in Bangla or English.

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What people look for in a Facebook alternative

Most people are not looking for something strange and new. They want a place for a familiar routine: a profile, friends, a feed to scroll in the evening, a group for the batch from school, a Page for the family business, a quick way to sell a used fridge. Be Social is built around that routine, with a Bangladeshi touch in the details.

Be Social is a separate, independent network. It is not affiliated with Facebook or its parent company, and you can use both if you like.

Your profile, with room for your story

Add a cover photo and a short bio, then fill in the About section with your work, education, city and family. Your friends list and a Media tab with your photos and videos sit on your profile too. People can add you as a friend, or simply follow your public posts.

Verified people and Pages carry a blue badge, and you can request verification. A verified profile or a Page can also pick a profile song that plays when someone opens it, a small touch that makes a profile feel like yours.

A news feed of friends, Pages and posts worth seeing

Your feed mixes posts from friends, Pages you follow, and public posts picked for you. Post the way you normally would:

Reactions include Like, Love, Care, Sad and Angry, plus Shabaash (শাবাশ), a Bangla reaction for the friend who passed an exam or the cousin who finally opened that shop.

Several photos in one post, shown as a grid
Videos and plain text posts
A check-in at a place, from a restaurant in Gulshan to the beach at Kuakata
Hashtags, so others can find your post
Shares and comments on the posts you like

Pages for shops, groups for everyone

A Page gives a shop, brand, public figure, artist, organisation or community its own presence. Choose a category, add admins and editors so the work can be shared, and post as the Page. Put your website, email, phone and address on it so customers can reach you. Pages gather followers, can be verified, and can post jobs when you are hiring.

Forums and Groups bring people together around an interest: a residents' group for a building in Uttara, a book club in Rajshahi, a group for parents of class five students.

Buy, sell, hire and meet up

Haat-Bazaar is the Be Social marketplace for buying and selling near you. A listing has photos, a price in taka, a category and a location. Buyers message the seller directly, and the seller marks it as sold when the deal is done.

Jobs & Hiring lets you post a job or find one and apply in a few taps. Events & Mela helps you create an event, find events near you and invite people, whether it is a Pohela Boishakh gathering or a cousin's wedding.

Chat and call without leaving the app

Messenger is built in. Chat one-to-one or in groups, send voice messages, photos, videos and files, and make free one-to-one voice and video calls over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Messages from people you do not know arrive as message requests, so you decide whether to answer.

Moving to Be Social: a simple start

Starting fresh is easier than it sounds. Sign up at besocial.bd or in the Android app with a Bangladeshi phone number or an email address. Fill in your profile, follow a few Pages you like, and send the link to friends and family so they can join you. Once they are here, add them as friends.

Before you post, pick who sees it: Public, Followers, Friends or Only me. You can lock your profile, and block, mute or restrict anyone. Your account, posting, messaging and calls are free.

Questions people ask

Is there a Bangladeshi Facebook?

Many people use that phrase for Be Social, a social network made in Bangladesh with profiles, friends, a news feed, Pages, groups and a marketplace. It is independent and not connected to Facebook.

Can I use Be Social and Facebook at the same time?

Yes. Be Social is a separate account, so you can use it alongside any other app you already have.

Can I make a Page for my shop on Be Social?

Yes. Create a Page, choose a category, add your contact details and post as the Page. You can add admins and editors to help run it.

Does Be Social have a marketplace?

Yes, it is called Haat-Bazaar. You list items with photos and a price in taka, and buyers message you directly.

How do I get my friends on Be Social?

Send them the besocial.bd link. Once they sign up, send them a friend request or follow them.

Is Be Social free to use?

Yes. Creating an account, posting, messaging and calls are all free.