Couriers are an effective way to get things from one place to another. It's fast, easy, reliable, and often cheap. There are about 138 courier services in Bangladesh. Most of these are domestic and operate in the local region only. Out of these couriers, 32 offer international shipping. However, almost all of them use international courier services like DHL, FedEx, UPS as secondary sources. In this article, let’s have a look at some of the renowned international courier services in Bangladesh. 

International Courier Services Working in Bangladesh 

There are several international courier services in Bangladesh. Some of them work in partnership with local courier services as well as the postal service. However, most of the reputed courier services have their own offices in Dhaka and all the main cities. 

DHL 

DHL is one of the largest shipping companies in the world. The company specializes in worldwide delivery across every country and territory of the world. DHL was founded back in 1969 in San Francisco California. The courier service started operating in Bangladesh in 1979 through Air Express Services. 

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The company eventually opened its branch in Dhaka and subsequently to other major cities and ports as well. In addition to their international service, the courier offers local shipment as well. But the cost of local shipment is much higher compared to the local couriers of Bangladesh. 

DHL has several services. The most common is the DHL worldwide parcel express and DHL document express. In addition to that, the courier specializes in the industrial transport of chemicals and petroleum. The next-day delivery system across the globe supported by an excellent live tracking mechanism makes DHL one of the best international couriers in Bangladesh. 

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FedEx 

FedEx was founded back in 1973 as Federal Express Corporation in Little Rock, Arkansas. To this day, FedEx is still the fastest domestic courier service in America with same-day or next-day delivery options. 

Over the last 50 years, the company has grown to include 220 countries and territories of the world into its shipping list. The specialty of FedEx is their handling. The service can handle extremely fragile cargo with utmost care. FedEx even delivers perishables across countries. The service has a dedicated temperature-controlled transport mechanism for the perishables. 

FedEx has several services including FedEx ground delivery, smart post, home delivery, and priority delivery. The charges vary from service to service. A typical 2 lbs. package delivery from Bangladesh to the US through FedEx priority will cost 44.99 dollars. 

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FedEx has offices in all the major cities and ports in Bangladesh. customers can pick up their courier from the offices as well as get them home delivered for some extra cost. 

UPS 

United Parcel Service has been around for more than a century now. The courier company was founded back in 1907 in Seattle, Washington. Since then, the company has emerged as a global leader in logistical shipping and supply chain management. 

Just like FedEx, UPS also offers shipping and delivery to 220 localities of the world. The company has its head office of Bangladesh operations in Dhaka. In addition to parcels and documents, UPS offers specialized transport of live animals. 

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There are several specialized services across the US and for international shipping. The UPS critical express is their fastest service with guaranteed delivery across the world in 3 business days. This is made possible through a combination of air and freight mail. To know more about the shipping option, check out their website here.

Fox Parcel 

Fox parcel is a relatively new courier service founded in 2014. This one-stop shipping company was born in Bangladesh and is currently one of the leading logistical and parcel solutions between India and Bangladesh. 

The company initially focused on transportation exclusively between Bangladesh and India. Over the years, they have expanded their horizons to China, Europe, and the USA. Fox Parcel also has a number of dedicated warehouses in Dhaka which helps to manage inventories. A combination of air freight, ocean freight, and road transport makes Fox Parcel a leading courier option from Bangladesh. 

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USPS 

The United States Postal Service is a state-owned courier service of the United States. USPS was founded in 1970 according to the postal clause of the United States constitution. The jurisdiction of the USPS is standard like any other national postal service. 

USPS mainly works as a postal solution in the domestic as well as international couriers. With air freight and ocean freight, USPS delivers all across the globe. 

The base of operation for Bangladesh is in Dhaka. USPS has been a prominent channel for the transportation of documents and mails between the USA and Bangladesh.

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There is a dedicated country condition regarding what can be sent to and from Bangladesh. Be sure to check out the list here. All the couriers that come through USPS are fulfilled in Bangladesh through the Bangladesh Postal Service. 

Fardar Express 

Formed in 1983, Fardar Express is one of the leading logistics and supply chain management solutions based in China. Fardar Express operates in Bangladesh through its local partner AYZ Express Limited. 

The courier mainly serves domestic transports in china. However, it has a dedicated international courier wing as well. Bangladesh shares a strong import tie with China. As a result, Fardar Express has emerged as a leading solution for import and export channels between Bangladesh and China. 

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In addition to business couriers, the company provides courier solutions for retail clients. To know more about Fardar Express, visit their official site.

Master Air Express 

Master Air is a Bangladeshi-based international freight solution. founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Dhaka. 

The main client base of Master Air is the import businesses based in Dhaka. As a customs broker, they take care of the customs of the imports as well. The company has offices in all the major cities of mainland China. In addition to that, the company also offers its freight solution to all the countries of Europe and the USA through local partners. Master Air is a perfect choice for long-haul shipments for bulk purposes. Though not as fast as DHL or FedEx, the cost-effective nature of the transport makes them a perfect choice for budget international couriers. 

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Final Thoughts 

These are some of the leading international couriers that offer services in Bangladesh. Almost all of these are a balance of budget and efficiency. While all of these are recommended, it ultimately comes down to the place and shipment material for the choice.