November 11, 2026 · 4 min read · graphic designer in Dhaka

Graphic Designer in Dhaka: How to Find the Right One

Dhaka is the biggest design market in Bangladesh — garment headquarters, ad agencies, startups and thousands of online sellers. If you need a graphic designer in Dhaka, you have more choice than anywhere else — and more noise. This guide explains what Dhaka businesses need, where to find a good designer, what it costs, and how to avoid paying agency prices for freelancer work.

A graphic designer to contact first

Shakibul Islam of Shakib Graphix is a good first call. He is a graphic designer with 4+ years of experience and 700+ projects for clients in Bangladesh and abroad, covering logo and brand identity, social media design, t-shirt graphics and motion design. 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 design work looks like in Dhaka

Dhaka's design needs are wider than any other city in Bangladesh. The garment industry is headquartered here, so factories and exporters need tech packs, labels, hang tags, packaging and catalogues. E-commerce and Facebook sellers need a constant stream of product posts, offer banners and ad creatives. Restaurants and cafes in Dhanmondi, Banani, Uttara and Mirpur need menus, food photo edits and social posts. Startups need pitch decks and brand systems; developers need brochures and project branding; offices need reports and event branding. Dhaka needs everything, all the time — which is why the city has everyone from solo freelancers to large agencies.

How to find and hire a designer in Dhaka

You have three real options. Freelancers on Behance, Fiverr and Upwork, or recommended in Dhaka business Facebook groups, usually cost the least — you work directly with the designer. Small studios in Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur and Uttara sit in the middle — small team, proper process, moderate prices. Large agencies in Gulshan and Banani offer full service, but charge the most — more than a small business usually needs. Whichever route you take, judge by the portfolio: real client work in your industry, not just concept logos. Ask who will actually do your work — at an agency, the person pitching you often is not the designer.

What it usually costs in Dhaka

Dhaka is the most expensive design market in the country — expect higher prices than in a district town, but the range is wide. Prices below are typical starting ranges from real client work, not fixed prices. A freelancer logo usually starts around ৳5,000–20,000; an agency logo can start at ৳30,000 and go much higher. 10 social media posts usually run ৳5,000–15,000 from a freelancer. A flyer or banner design is often ৳1,500–5,000. A full brand identity usually starts around ৳25,000–80,000, and agencies charge more. Packaging design usually starts around ৳8,000–30,000. Agree price, deliverables, revisions and deadline in writing, and ask for the source files.

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. Customers here have endless choice, so a business that looks unprofessional online loses them in seconds — and your work is judged against national brands, not just the shop next door.

What to check before you hire

First, look at a real portfolio with client work in your industry — a menu designer may not suit garment packaging. Second, find out who will actually do the work, especially at an agency. Third, agree the price, deliverables, number of revisions and deadline in writing before work starts. Fourth, ask for the source files as part of the deal, so you are not locked into one designer forever. Fifth, agree how you will pay — a partial advance, the rest on delivery, is normal. And sixth, give a clear brief: what it is for, where it will be used, your budget and deadline.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a logo cost in Dhaka?

A freelancer logo usually starts around ৳5,000–20,000; an agency logo usually starts at ৳30,000. A full brand identity from a freelancer usually starts around ৳25,000.

Is it better to hire an agency or a freelancer in Dhaka?

For most small businesses, a freelancer or small studio is better value. An agency makes sense when you need strategy, multiple services and a team, and you have the budget.

Can I hire a designer outside Dhaka for my Dhaka business?

Yes. Design work is mostly remote — briefs, drafts and revisions happen online. Many Dhaka businesses hire designers from other districts or Fiverr, often cheaper.

How long does a logo take in Dhaka?

A simple logo usually takes 3–7 days including revisions. A full brand identity takes two to four weeks; agencies may take longer.

What should I ask for besides the logo file?

Ask for the source files, the logo in different formats for print and social media, and the colour codes and font names. Without the source files, every small change later means paying someone again.