Sector
Manpower and commercial services in Bangladesh
Manpower, outsourced engineers, ship spare parts, vending and coffee machines and commercial laundry, through verified providers.
5 categories in services and commercial
Each opens its own page with products, the specification a seller needs, the checks we run and a form to get it sourced.
Manpower
Factory, facility and security staff.
See the categoryOutsourced engineers
Engineers for projects, maintenance and commissioning.
See the category
Ship spare parts
Marine engine and deck spare parts.
See the category
Vending and coffee machines
Coffee, snack and drink machines.
See the category
Commercial laundry
Washers, dryers and ironers for hotels and factories.
See the categorySourcing services and commercial through Roptan
Some needs are services rather than goods: staff for a site or factory, engineers on contract, spare parts for ships calling at Chattogram, coffee and vending machines for offices, and laundry for hotels and hospitals.
Roptan checks the provider's licence and registration, speaks to current clients, and puts the terms of engagement and a replacement policy in writing before work starts.
What we check in this sector
- Trade licence and registrationCurrent, and in the name on the quote.
- References from current clientsNamed, and willing to take a call.
- Terms of engagement in writingScope, hours and rates.
- A replacement policyWhat happens when someone leaves.
What Bangladesh exports in this sector
Export Promotion Bureau figures for July 2025 to June 2026, by the HS lines Roptan maps to each category. Together $6.0 m, 0.01% of the country's goods exports.
| Category | Exports | Main markets |
|---|---|---|
| Vending and coffee machines | $4.7 m | Japan, Saudi Arabia, Senegal |
| Commercial laundry | $0.71 m | Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Gabon |
| Ship spare parts | $0.65 m | Germany, Syria, Italy |