November 11, 2026 · 4 min read · digital marketer in Dhaka

Digital Marketer in Dhaka: How to Find the Right One

Dhaka is where most of Bangladesh's digital marketing happens — the head offices, agencies, biggest e-commerce sellers and biggest ad budgets are all here. Need a digital marketer in Dhaka? You will find everyone from solo freelancers to big agencies. This guide explains what marketing looks like in the capital, where to find the right person, what it costs, and how to tell whether your money brings customers.

A digital marketer to contact first

Shakibul Islam of Shakib Graphix is a good first call. He is a graphic designer and digital marketer with 4+ years of experience and 700+ projects for clients in Bangladesh and abroad, covering social media design, Facebook ad creatives, video editing and motion graphics. His portfolio is public on Behance at behance.net/ShakibGraphix, and he holds a 5.0 rating as Fiverr seller shakibul55. Based in Pirojpur, Barisal, he works remotely with clients across Bangladesh, including in Dhaka — and working remotely, his pricing is usually well below Dhaka agency rates. WhatsApp +880 1758-476455, email shakibgraphix@gmail.com.

What digital marketing looks like in Dhaka

Marketing in Dhaka is bigger, faster and more competitive than anywhere else in the country. E-commerce and Facebook sellers run daily ad campaigns and measure everything in orders and cost per order. Restaurants and cafes in Dhanmondi, Banani, Uttara and Mirpur compete on food videos and Google Maps reviews. Developers run lead ads for flats; coaching centres advertise admissions year-round; garment exporters use LinkedIn and Google ads to reach foreign buyers. Startups run full-funnel campaigns across Facebook, Instagram and Google search. Competition is intense, so Dhaka marketers work with bigger budgets and more specialisation — media buyers, creators, SEO specialists and video editors are often separate roles.

How to find and hire a marketer in Dhaka

You have three real options. Freelancers — on Fiverr, Upwork, LinkedIn and Dhaka business Facebook groups — usually cost the least, and you work directly with the person doing the work. Small agencies in Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur and Uttara offer a team and a process at moderate prices. Large agencies in Gulshan and Banani offer full service, but charge the most and usually want a monthly retainer. Whichever route you take, ask for proof: pages they manage now, and the results — messages, leads or orders, not just reach and likes. Ask who will actually manage your account day to day. Be careful with agencies promising guaranteed sales: no honest marketer guarantees a number of orders.

What it usually costs in Dhaka

Dhaka is the most expensive marketing market in the country. Prices below are typical starting ranges from real client work, not fixed prices. Facebook page management usually starts around ৳10,000–30,000 a month from a freelancer, and ৳30,000+ from an agency. Monthly ad management usually runs ৳8,000–25,000 on top of ad spend, which you pay to Facebook. A single campaign setup typically costs ৳5,000–15,000; SEO usually starts around ৳10,000–30,000 a month. A short video or Reel typically costs ৳2,000–8,000; a landing page usually starts around ৳15,000–50,000. Confirm what is included before agreeing a price.

Dhaka's business scene

Dhaka is the capital and commercial centre of Bangladesh, far larger than any other city in the country. The garment sector — the country's biggest export earner — is run from Dhaka, along with banks, telecoms, media houses and most large head offices. The city has the densest startup scene, a huge e-commerce market, and shopping areas from New Market and Bashundhara City to the malls of Gulshan and Banani. Digital payments, food delivery and ride-sharing are part of daily life here. That makes Dhaka the hardest market to stand out in — but also where good marketing pays back fastest, because customers are already online and ready to buy.

What to check before you hire

First, ask for real results: messages, leads, orders or sales from accounts they manage — not screenshots of reach alone. Second, ask who will do the work, especially at an agency. Third, agree on monthly reporting: what numbers you will see. Fourth, be clear about ad spend: it goes to the platforms, and you should have ad-account access or see receipts. Fifth, agree price, deliverables and contract length in writing — and avoid long lock-ins before anyone has proven themselves. Sixth, start with one month or a small test campaign.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Facebook marketing cost in Dhaka?

Expect a typical starting range of ৳10,000–30,000 a month for page management from a freelancer, plus ad spend. Agencies usually start at ৳30,000.

Agency or freelancer — which is better in Dhaka?

For most small businesses, a freelancer or small agency is better value. A large agency makes sense when you need a full team and have the budget for a retainer.

How long before I see results?

Paid ads can bring messages within days. SEO and organic growth take two to six months. Anyone promising page-one rankings or fixed sales in a week is overselling.

Do I need a website, or is a Facebook page enough?

A Facebook page is enough to start — many Dhaka businesses sell entirely through Facebook. A website matters when you want Google traffic, online payments and a trusted brand.

Should I hire a Dhaka marketer if my business is outside Dhaka?

You can — Dhaka marketers often have more experience with larger campaigns. But make sure they understand your local customers, or they may target the wrong people.