AliExpress — the default
100M+ SKUs, lowest unit prices, longest shipping (12–25 days standard, 7–12 days Cainiao Premium to BD). Best for: fashion, gadgets, home goods where customers accept 2–3 week delivery. Worst for: anything time-sensitive. Integration via AliExpress DS Open Platform (through DropShop BD's unified contract, one auth header).
CJ Dropshipping — the speed play
10M+ SKUs sourced from Yiwu warehouses, 7–12 day shipping to BD via CJPacket, real product photography (not stock images). Best for: repeat-purchase categories where customer retention depends on delivery experience. MOQ: 1. Integration via CJ Merchant API.
Spocket — US/EU origin
80% US/EU-based suppliers with 2–7 day shipping — but that's to US/EU customers. Shipping to BD from Spocket suppliers is slow and expensive; use Spocket only if you're selling to expat BD customers in US/EU markets, or if product provenance (Made in USA/EU) is the selling point.
Printful — print-on-demand
Zero inventory risk, 50%+ margins possible, but production adds 2–5 days before shipping. Best for: apparel, mugs, posters, wall art. BD-specific: Printful ships from EU/US/Mexico fulfillment centers; expect 10–20 day delivery to Dhaka.
Daraz — local fulfillment
Daraz Bangladesh has its own seller program (not classical dropshipping but supplier-fulfilled listings). Advantage: same-day/next-day delivery via Daraz Express. Disadvantage: platform lock-in, Daraz sets the customer relationship, commission stack. Best for: sellers who want fast BD delivery and accept a marketplace's terms.
The decision matrix
Fast delivery + BD-only market → Daraz or CJ. Widest catalog + patient customers → AliExpress. Custom/branded products → Printful. US/EU customer base → Spocket. Multi-supplier operations without maintaining 4 API integrations → DropShop BD's unified contract.