Buying electric fans in Bangladesh
Electric fans in Bangladesh are sold as ceiling fans, pedestal or stand fans, table and wall fans, rechargeable fans for power cuts, and exhaust fans. Ceiling fans run on AC induction or brushless DC (BLDC) motors. Dealers, offices, schools, hotels and housing projects buy them in volume, and importers abroad buy household fans too.
Two fans with the same sweep can move very different amounts of air for the power they draw. Roptan finds the electric fan manufacturer in Bangladesh that fits your order, checks the BSTI certification for fans and regulators, compares measured air delivery and watts, runs sampled fans at inspection and delivers or ships them.
How to brief an electric fan manufacturer in Bangladesh
- Sweep
- Blade span in mm: usually 900, 1200 or 1400 mm for ceiling fans. The trade rounds 48 inches (1219 mm) to 1200 mm and 56 inches (1422 mm) to 1400 mm.
- Motor and watts
- Induction or BLDC, and input watts at full speed. Household fans on the main customs line have a motor output of not more than 125 W.
- Air delivery
- Air delivery in m³/min and watts from the same IEC 60879 test; dividing the first by the second gives service value, the figure to compare.
- Input voltage range
- The voltage range the fan is rated to run across, from the spec sheet, since supply voltage often swings.
- Regulator and control
- Step regulator, electronic regulator or remote, and the number of speeds.
- Noise
- Sound level at full speed measured to IEC 60704-2-7, for bedrooms and classrooms.
Certification and tests for electric fans
- BSTI Certification Mark, BDS 818 and BDS 1323
- Fans are on BSTI's mandatory certification list: BDS 818 for circulating fans and regulators, BDS IEC 60665 for ventilating fans, BDS 1323 for electronic regulators.
- IEC 60879 and IEC 60665
- International methods for measuring the performance of comfort fans and ventilating fans. BDS 818 dates from 1998, so for export also ask for a report to the current IEC 60879.
- IEC 60335-2-80 with IEC 60335-1
- Electrical safety for fans. It is not on BSTI's mandatory list, so it is a buyer or market requirement; ask for the report on the exact model.
- IEC 60704-2-7
- The test code for airborne noise from fans, for comparing models measured the same way.
Lead times and delivery
No figure is given here: time and minimums depend on the maker and the order. A fan from a maker's current range moves fastest. Your own brand and colours, a new blade design, a BLDC controller for your voltage or reports for a new market add time. Roptan confirms dates and the minimum per model in the quote.
Roptan delivers to dealers, offices, schools and housing projects across Bangladesh, with model and quantity counted against the order. Ceiling fans are fitted by the seller or your electrician, as agreed in the quote. You receive warranty cards, service contacts and a VAT invoice (Mushak 6.3).
Buying electric fans for export
Table, floor, wall, window, ceiling and roof fans with a self-contained motor of not more than 125 W enter under HS 8414.51; exhaust fans of 24 inches or more fall on a separate line. Your customs broker confirms it. Quotes are FOB Chattogram, with the voltage and frequency your market uses and IEC 60335-2-80 and IEC 60879 reports on the exact model.
Questions buyers ask
BLDC or induction: which ceiling fan should I order?
BLDC where fans run long hours or share a backup supply: the motor is much more efficient and usually comes with a remote. Induction where the buying price matters more. Compare air delivery and watts from the same test, not motor type alone.
What sweep do I need?
Usually 900 mm for small rooms, 1200 mm for ordinary bedrooms and offices, and 1400 mm for large rooms and halls. Makers' room-size tables differ, so treat these as a starting point.
Does a fan sold in Bangladesh need BSTI certification?
Yes. Circulating fans, ventilating fans and electronic fan regulators are on BSTI's mandatory certification list, so the maker needs a BSTI licence and the mark. An energy grade for fans also exists, but whether it is mandatory is unclear, so do not expect a star on every fan.
What is service value?
Air delivery in cubic metres per minute divided by the watts the fan draws, both from the same test. A higher figure means more air for the power. Fans in the same label band can differ, so compare measured figures.
How soon will I hear back about home appliances?
Within 48 hours of a complete requirement, with a price and a delivery date. A requirement is complete when it has the quantity, where it is needed and by when.
Who do I deal with?
With Roptan, when Roptan manages the order: we buy from the verified seller and deliver to you. With the supplier directly, when you post on the requirement board and choose a quote yourself.