How to Ship Products Across Bangladesh for Resale (Courier Comparison)

Pathao, Steadfast, Sundarban, RedX — compare cost, speed, and COD for resale shipping in Bangladesh. Save 30% on courier costs.

Courier Comparison Table

**Pathao Parcel** — Cheapest intra-Dhaka, fast (same-day/next-day), app-based, COD supported. Best for small electronics under 2kg. **Steadfast** — Strong nationwide network, ৳110 flat outside Dhaka, reliable COD remittance in 5 days. **Sundarban Courier** — Old-school, best for fragile and high-value, branch pickup, COD available. **RedX** — E-commerce focused, real-time tracking, good for high-volume sellers, weekly settlement. **eCourier** — Premium service, expensive (৳180+) but reliable for inter-district urgent. **Paperfly** — Specialized for fashion/F-commerce sellers, integrates with online stores.

Cost Per Parcel (Up to 1kg)

• Dhaka → Dhaka: Pathao ৳60–৳80, RedX ৳70, Steadfast ৳80 • Dhaka → Chattogram: Steadfast ৳110, Sundarban ৳130, RedX ৳120 • Dhaka → Sylhet/Khulna/Rajshahi: ৳110–৳150 • Dhaka → remote upazila: ৳150–৳200

Packaging Best Practices

• Phones/tablets: bubble wrap + box-in-box • Laptops: anti-static bag + thick foam + corrugated box • Clothes: poly mailer is fine, but add tissue paper inside • Fragile (glass, ceramics): wrap individually, mark FRAGILE on all 6 sides • Always include a printed copy of buyer's address inside the box

Avoiding Courier Losses

• Photograph the packed parcel + invoice number before handover • Get a courier receipt with consignment number — never just verbal • File claim within 48 hours of delivery confirmation if damaged • For items above ৳20,000, declare insured value and pay the small extra fee

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FAQ

Which courier is cheapest for resale in Bangladesh?

For Dhaka intra-city: Pathao Parcel (৳60–৳80). For nationwide: Steadfast and RedX (৳110–৳130). Sundarban is reliable for fragile items at ৳150–৳200.

Do couriers offer cash on delivery?

Yes — Pathao, Steadfast, RedX, and eCourier all offer COD. COD remittance takes 3–7 business days. Charges range 0.5–1% of COD amount.

How do I ship a fragile item like a phone or laptop?

Use bubble wrap + thick cardboard box, mark "FRAGILE" clearly, prefer Sundarban or Pathao for door-to-door, never use bus parcel service for electronics.