Every supplier we work with in Bangladesh is checked in person before a single order is placed — not by email, not by a third-party agency, but by Akbar Dewan directly.
It is a slower way to build a supplier list. It is also the only way we have found that consistently produces the quality and reliability that Japanese buyers expect — and that makes it possible to vouch for a shipment before it ever leaves Bangladesh.
What we actually check
- The facility itself — not just photos of it
- Sample quality against what Japanese retailers and wholesalers will accept
- Packaging and labelling practices, adjusted to Japanese-market standards where needed
- Whether the supplier can actually meet the quantities and timelines they quote
If a supplier does not pass that check, we do not pass them on to you — regardless of price. That is the trade-off of working with one contact instead of a marketplace: fewer options, but every option has already been vetted.
If you are sourcing jute goods, tea, textiles or handicrafts from Bangladesh and want a supplier that has already been checked, get in touch with what you are looking for.