How to Choose a Digital Agency in Dhaka: A Founder's Checklist

Dhaka's agency scene has grown dramatically, which is great for choice and terrible for decision fatigue. Here's the checklist we wish every client used before interviewing agencies, including us.

The 10-point vetting checklist

• 1. Ask for case studies with numbers, not just screenshots. What moved for past clients?
• 2. Meet the actual team. Who designs, who codes, who manages?
• 3. Demand a fixed, line-item quote. Hourly open-ended billing is a red flag.
• 4. Check communication rhythm: weekly demos beat monthly email updates.
• 5. Verify ownership: you should own code, design files and accounts.
• 6. Ask who supports the project after launch, and for how long.
• 7. Look for a process you can follow: discovery, design, build, launch, grow.
• 8. Ask how they handle feedback and revisions before you sign.
• 9. Talk to a past client directly. Agencies that hesitate are hiding something.
• 10. Trust your gut on transparency: if the sales call felt evasive, the project will be worse.

“The right agency feels like a co-founder: they challenge your bad ideas, celebrate your wins, and never disappear after the invoice is paid.”

Local vs. international

A Dhaka agency offers global-standard output at a fraction of Western rates, but only if they run international-grade processes: async-friendly workflows, recorded standups, and clean documentation.

Whatever you decide, run the checklist. The five minutes it takes can save you from a six-month detour.