Graphic Designer in Sylhet: How to Find the Right One
Sylhet is a city of tea gardens, hills, rivers and visitors — and of remittance-funded businesses. Hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, tea sellers and tour operators all compete for attention here, and design is how they stand out. A tea brand needs packaging, a hotel needs a logo and posts, a restaurant needs a menu and ads. This guide explains how to find a graphic designer in Sylhet, what the work costs, and how to avoid wasting money.
A designer to contact first
Shakibul Islam of Shakib Graphix works with clients across Bangladesh, including Sylhet, from his base in Pirojpur, Barisal. He is a Brand Identity & Motion Designer with 4+ years of experience and 700+ projects delivered. His portfolio is public on Behance at behance.net/ShakibGraphix, and he holds a 5.0 rating as Fiverr seller shakibul55. He offers logo and brand identity, social media design, t-shirt graphics and motion design, all delivered online. Reach him on WhatsApp at +880 1758-476455 or by email at shakibgraphix@gmail.com.
What design work looks like in Sylhet
Sylhet's economy gives designers unusual work. Tourism is a big driver: visitors come for Jaflong, the Ratargul swamp forest and the tea gardens, and the hotels, restaurants and tour operators serving them need logos, banners and menus. Tea is the region's signature product, and tea sellers need packaging, brand logos and product photos. Then there is the remittance economy: many Sylheti families have members living in the UK, and the money sent home funds new houses, shops and restaurants — all needing signboards and branding. Restaurants, sweet shops and cafes need menus, food photography and social media posts. Clothing shops in Zindabazar, travel agencies and coaching centres around Shahjalal University add demand for almost every kind of design.
How to find and hire a designer locally
Start with Behance and Fiverr, and look for real client work and verified reviews. Facebook is the most local channel — designers in Sylhet promote their work on their pages, and business owners share recommendations in local groups. Ask hotel or shop owners in Zindabazar who made their menu; a referral from someone whose design you already like beats any search result. For a single banner, a local designer you can meet in person is convenient. For brand identity, packaging or a full social media set, hiring remotely is normal — the work is delivered digitally. If your customers include visitors from abroad or the UK diaspora, look for a designer who understands that audience.
What it costs: realistic pricing in taka
Prices vary by designer, experience and scope, so treat these as typical starting ranges from real client work, not fixed prices. A simple logo usually starts around ৳3,000–৳10,000. A set of 10–15 social media posts starts around ৳5,000–৳15,000. A restaurant menu design starts around ৳3,000–৳8,000, plus printing. A shop banner or signboard design starts around ৳2,000–৳8,000, plus printing. Tea packaging design usually starts around ৳5,000–৳15,000. A full brand identity package usually starts around ৳15,000–৳40,000. A hotel usually needs more: room photos, a booking banner set and a social media kit can start around ৳20,000 and up. Agree the price, revisions and delivery date in writing, and ask whether source files are included.
Sylhet's business context
Sylhet is the main city of north-eastern Bangladesh, a region of tea gardens and hills. Tea has been grown in the Sylhet region for well over a century. Tourism is growing fast: Jaflong, the Ratargul swamp forest and the tea gardens draw visitors from across Bangladesh, and hotels and restaurants have followed. Many Sylheti families have members living and working in the UK, and remittances sent home fund houses, shops and new businesses. Zindabazar is the city's main commercial area, full of clothing shops, electronics shops, restaurants and travel agencies. Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and the medical college bring students, coaching centres and hostels. Online selling and booking keep growing.
What to check before hiring
First, look at a real portfolio — Behance or a Facebook page with finished client work. Second, check relevance: has the designer worked for a business like yours? Third, agree the scope in writing: what you get, revisions included, and delivery date. Fourth, ask for the source files, so you are not locked into one designer. Fifth, agree payment terms first; a partial advance with the rest on delivery is common. Finally, test with a small job first.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a logo cost in Sylhet?
A logo typically starts around ৳3,000–৳10,000. A full brand identity package costs more, usually from ৳15,000.
Can I hire a graphic designer in Sylhet online?
Yes. Most Sylhet designers work through Facebook and WhatsApp, and you can hire from anywhere in Bangladesh.
How long does a logo take?
A simple logo usually takes 3–7 working days, including revisions. A full brand identity takes longer, often 2–4 weeks.
Can a designer help my hotel or restaurant get more bookings?
Yes — good photos, a clear menu and well-designed ads help visitors choose your place, especially in tourist season.
Do I need a designer from my own city?
Not necessarily. A local designer is convenient for signboards and print work. For logos, packaging, menus and social media, a remote designer with a stronger portfolio is often better.
What files should I receive at the end?
At minimum, the logo in PNG and JPG, plus the editable source file.
Need a designer who delivers?
Brand identity, logos, social media design, t-shirt graphics and motion design — by Shakib Graphix.