Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start an Online Store in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's ecommerce market has grown by over 100% in the past three years. With more than 50 million active mobile internet users and bKash payments now second nature for most Bangladeshis, there has never been a better time to move your business online.
Whether you sell clothing from your home, electronics from a shop in Gulshan, or homemade food from Mirpur — your customers are already online and ready to buy.
Step 1: Choose Your Products and Niche
Before setting up your store, decide what you will sell. A focused niche always outperforms a general store in the beginning. Consider:
- Fashion and clothing — the single largest ecommerce category in Bangladesh
- Handmade and artisan products — growing demand for unique, locally made goods
- Electronics and accessories — high transaction value, strong repeat purchases
- Food and grocery — massive demand in urban areas like Dhaka and Chittagong
Step 2: Pick the Right Platform
Not all ecommerce platforms work well in Bangladesh. You need one that supports:
- bKash and Nagad payments — the two dominant payment methods
- Local courier integration — Steadfast, Pathao, and RedX
- Bangla and English — to reach all customers
- Simple management — no technical team required
Banikh was built specifically for this. You can be live within 30 minutes.
Step 3: Set Up Your Store
Once you sign up for Banikh:
- Choose a subdomain (e.g.,
yourshop.banikh.com) or connect your own domain - Select a template that fits your industry
- Add your products with photos, descriptions, and prices
- Connect your bKash or Nagad credentials in Settings → Payments
- Set up a courier (Steadfast works well for nationwide delivery)
Step 4: Get Your First Customers
- Share your store link on Facebook and Instagram
- Use WhatsApp groups for community selling
- Run a launch discount (Banikh's discount code feature makes this easy)
- Ask friends and family for your first 5 reviews
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using cash-only — Most customers prefer mobile payment. Set up bKash from day one.
No product photos — Poor photos kill conversions. Natural light and a clean background go a long way.
Ignoring inventory — Overselling causes bad reviews. Use Banikh's stock alerts to stay on top.
Ready to Start?
Create your free store today — no credit card required.
