Online News Portal Within 25K

The demand for online news in the world has exploded in recent years. From local updates to global headlines, readers now rely on digital platforms rather than printed newspapers. If you’ve ever dreamed of running your own online news site, here’s the good news — you can build a fully functional online news portal within 25,000 BDT.

For starting a news portal, you don’t need expensive tools, big servers, or a newsroom full of people. All it takes is a smart plan, basic technical knowledge, and a small investment. Let’s explore how you can launch your own online news website step-by-step, even with a tight budget.

 

1. Why You Should Start an Online News Portal

Bangladesh has over 130 million internet users, and most of them get their news from Facebook, Google News, and mobile browsers. This shift from print to digital media has created a huge opportunity for small entrepreneurs, journalists, and content creators. Lack of authentic news, sometimes readers share false news. 

Here’s why launching your own news portal makes sense:

• Low investment: You can start a news portal under 25K BDT — no printing or distribution costs.
   
• Massive reach: Online news portal’s stories that instantly reach thousands online.
   
• Local impact: Local online news portals cover regional news others ignore.
   
• Revenue potential: Online news portal ensure revenue potential like ads, sponsorships, or local businesses.
   

If you’re passionate about storytelling or journalism, starting a digital newspaper is a smart, sustainable choice.

 

2. Plan Your News Portal Structure

Before you start development, define your portal’s focus and structure. Choose a specific niche or audience rather than covering everything.

Here are some examples:

• Local News Portal: Focus on district or upazila-level stories (e.g., Khagrachari Protadin, Banshkhali Times etc.).
   
• Thematic News Portal: Cover specific areas like business, sports, tech, or education.
   
• Community News: Highlight people’s stories, social work, and achievements.
   

Decide how often you’ll publish news, what categories you’ll include, and how many people will contribute to content writing.

 

3. Domain and Hosting (Budget: 3,000–5,000 BDT)

A good domain name builds trust and brand value. Keep it short, simple, and relevant — for example:

• example: bdmetronews.com, rangpurreport.com, or dailybangla24.com
   

 

4. Choose the Right Development Option

Since we’re avoiding WordPress, you can use custom-built CMS (Content Management System) or ready-made PHP-based scripts that are lightweight and secure.

Custom-Built CMS (Best for Long-Term Projects)

If you  choose an IT team, they can build a custom CMS using PHP and MySQL (Laravel framework).
Advantages:

• Fully customizable features
   
• No plugin dependency
   
• Fast and secure
   
• Easy to scale
   

Estimated Cost: 20,000–30,000 BDT 
 

 

5. Design and Branding

Visual presentation is critical for any news site. Your design should be clean, mobile-friendly, and easy to navigate.

Tips for professional design:

• Use a clear logo (you can design one on Canva for free).
   
• Choose readable fonts and bold headlines.
   
• Maintain consistent color combinations (red, blue, and white are common for news sites).
   
• Keep the homepage layout simple — breaking news at top, categories below.
   

You can hire a freelance designer from Fiverr or local Facebook groups for around 1,000–1,500 BDT.

 

6. Essential Features to Include

For an ideal user experience and easy management, make sure your portal includes the following features:

• Breaking news ticker
   
• Category-wise news sections (e.g., Politics, Sports, Tech, Lifestyle)
   
• Search bar
   
• Admin dashboard for posting and editing news
   
• Image and video integration
   
• Comment or feedback system
   
• Social media sharing buttons
   
• Advertisement areas (for future monetization)
   

These are must-haves for both usability and SEO performance.

 

7. SEO and Content Strategy

Having a beautiful portal is not enough — people must find it on Google.
That’s where Search Engine Optimization (SEO) comes in.

Basic SEO Tips:

• Use clear titles (e.g., “Dhaka Metro Rail Launches New Route in 2025”).
   
• Add meta descriptions for each article.
   
• Include keywords like “Bangladesh news”, “latest updates”, “breaking news”, etc.
   
• Optimize image size for faster loading.
   
• Submit your website to Google Search Console and Google News.
   

Content Strategy:

• Publish 3–5 short news stories per day.
   
• Focus on accuracy and originality — never copy-paste.
   
• Use catchy headlines and strong visuals.
   
• Update regularly to build reader trust.
   

 

8. Monetization Options

Once your portal starts attracting traffic, you can earn money in multiple ways:

1. Local Advertisements: Sell banner spaces to local shops, coaching centers, or real estate agents.
    
2. Sponsored Content: Charge brands for publishing their PR articles.
    
3. Google AdSense: Apply after meeting traffic and content guidelines.
    
4. Affiliate Marketing: Promote online services or tools for commission.
    

Even with 10,000–15,000 monthly visitors, a small site can earn 5,000–20,000 BDT/month consistently.

9. Marketing Your News Portal

You can’t just launch and wait for readers — you must promote it actively.

Effective Marketing Tactics:

• Create Facebook and Telegram channels for daily updates.
   
• Share your articles in relevant Facebook groups.
   
• Use short video news clips on TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
   
• Collaborate with local influencers or journalists.
   
• Run small Facebook ad campaigns (500–1,000 BDT) targeting local audiences.
   

 

10. Cost Breakdown (Under 20K BDT)

Item	Estimated Cost (BDT)
Domain	1,500
Hosting	3,500
News Script or Development	20,000–30,000
Total	25,000–35,000 BDT

You’ll have a fast, professional online news portal — ready to publish and monetize — all within your 25K budget.

 

Contact: 

Bangla Puzzle Limited is making quality online news portal. This company ensures mobile responsive and SEO friendly features. You can contact.

 

Bangla Puzzle Limited

House: 13/3, Road: 2, 

Shyamoli, Dhaka- 1207

+8801880811048

 

Final Words

Starting an online news portal within 25K is not only possible — it’s one of the smartest digital investments you can make in 2025. Whether you build it using a custom CMS or a ready-made PHP script, what matters most is content consistency, trust, and SEO.

In a world where readers seek news instantly, your digital newspaper could become the next big name in your region — all starting with less than 25,000 taka.

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