On August 10, Bangladesh introduced Monotorongo, the country’s first Bengali-language AI-based mental health companion. This free platform offers 24/7 emotional support, self-care tools, and professional guidance — aiming to break the stigma around mental health, especially for young people aged 13 to 30.
A New Era in Mental Health Support
Bangladesh has taken a major step toward digital mental health care with the launch of Montorongo. Designed as a non-profit project, it is fully accessible in Bengali, ensuring that more people can openly seek help without language barriers or fear of judgment. The initiative mainly focuses on young individuals between the ages of 13 and 30, a group often struggling silently with emotional and mental well-being.
24/7 AI Chatbot for Emotional Care
The platform’s AI chatbot is available day and night, ready to talk through both text and voice. It can even detect a user’s emotional state by analysing their tone and voice patterns. This technology allows the app to respond with empathy and suitable guidance instantly.
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Tools to Track and Improve Mental Well-being
Montorongo offers:
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Mood tracking to understand daily emotional changes
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Journaling and emotional reflection to help users process their thoughts
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PHQ-9 and GAD-7 assessments to detect early signs of depression or anxiety
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Self-care and lifestyle balance reminders for healthier daily routines
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Access to curated Bengali and English mental health resources
Built with Cultural Sensitivity
The app is locally designed and shaped by cultural values to make it feel familiar and relatable to Bangladeshi users. It is guided by professional psychologists and supported by medical students to ensure accuracy and care in every interaction.
Support Beyond AI
When cases are more severe, Montorongo directs users to qualified mental health professionals for proper treatment. It also encourages building a community that openly supports emotional health, breaking the long-standing silence around the topic.
A Step Toward a Mentally Healthier Bangladesh
Founded in 2025, Montorongo merges digital innovation with community care. Its mission is to create a free, inclusive, and continuous mental health support system in Bangladesh — something that has been missing for years.
“মানসিক স্বাস্থ্যের যত্ন নেওয়া কোনো বিলাসিতা নয়, এটি একটি প্রয়োজন”
Translation: “Taking care of mental health is not a luxury; it is a necessity.”
Source: Bongo Wiki
