Meghna Rapid vs BDBL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meghna Rapid
Open a bank account digitally from your mobile device without visiting a branch. This platform allows Bangladeshi citizens to complete the onboarding process, make initial deposits, and activate accounts using their NID and other required documents. It supports various account types, including savings and current accounts.
- Open bank account online 24/7
- No branch visit required for initial deposit
- Account activation without visiting branch
- Supports various savings and current accounts
- Digital onboarding with NID
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Meghna Bank limited has introduced Meghna Rapid – Digital Customer Onboarding platform through which a customer having any Bangladeshi valid NID can open a bank account anywhere from his/her mobile/Tab/laptop at any time. Customer can make initial deposit through different digital channels like NPSB, EFT and RTGS etc without visiting any branch. Benefits of Rapid Account app: - Open bank account online 24/7 - No need to visit Meghna bank branch for initial deposit in account - Account activation without visiting branch Requirements: - Original National Identity Card (NID) - The applicant’s front-facing photo/selfie - Scan copy of Nominee’s Photo ID and Photograph - e-TIN copy (optional) - Supporting documents for source of fund (only applicable if the applicant’s monthly transactions are more than BDT 100,000) Eligibility: - Any Bangladeshi individual aged 18 years or above with a valid NID card Product for Digital Onboarding: - Regular Savings Account - Platinum Savers Account - Sreyoshi Savings Account (For women) - Regular Current Deposit Account - Al-Wadeeah Current Account (Islamic Banking) - Mudarabah Savings Account (Islamic Banking) Download Apps from App Store only. Do not use any other websites for downloading this application. You can also access ‘Meghna Rapid’ through web: https://rapid.meghnabank.com.bd/
BDBL
Instantly open a bank account from anywhere in Bangladesh using your National ID. Start banking immediately and request services like chequebooks and debit cards through the app. Designed for Bangladeshi individuals aged 18 and above.
- Instant account opening
- Open from anywhere
- Start banking immediately
- Request chequebook/debit card
- Supports Savings, Current, FDR, DPS accounts
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Bangladesh Development Bank Limited (BDBL) brings digital onboarding app “BDBL- eAccount” through which customer having a valid National ID can instantly open a bank account from anywhere and can start banking right away using another App “BDBL Digital Bank”. Benefits of BDBL- eAccount app: - Open a bank account instantly anytime, from anywhere in Bangladesh - Start your banking transactions right away - No need to visit the bank branch for opening an account - Request services for chequebook/ Debit Card through app. Requirements: - iOS operating system (12 or above) with selfie camera - Good lighting environment while taking picture of applicant, nominee or guardian with full face visibility - Original NID/Smart Card of the Applicant and Nominee - Scanned Copy of Proof of income (If monthly transaction is over BDT 1 Lac) - Nominee photo and ID document type (NID/Passport/Birth Certificate). - Guardian NID and photo (If Nominee is Minor) - Scanned Copy of Applicant's e-TIN (If applicable) Eligibility: Any Bangladeshi individual aged 18 years or above with a valid National ID. Available list of accounts: - Savings Account - Current (BDT) Account - FDR -DPS Simply download the app and try it today to see how convenient it is to use!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Meghna Rapid at every 3 months against BDBL's every 25 months. Meghna Rapid also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Meghna Rapid against 5.0 for BDBL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Meghna Rapid ships an update every 3 months, BDBL every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meghna Rapid | BDBL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meghna Bank Ltd | BANGLADESH DEVELOPMENT BANK PLC. |
Customer experience
Meghna Rapid
BDBL
In-app purchases
Meghna Rapid
No in-app purchases
BDBL
No in-app purchases
