2
Buyer Platform Guide · Step 2 of 5
Step 2: Search & Shortlist Suppliers
Use the advanced search filters (sector, certification, location, membership tier) to find 5-10 potential suppliers. Save them to your shortlist for comparison.
Buyer Platform Guide — Your progress
Step 2 of 5
Use the advanced search filters (sector, certification, location, membership tier) to find 5-10 potential suppliers. Save them to your shortlist for comparison.
Full Guide
BangladeshExport.com has powerful search filters designed for B2B sourcing. You can filter by: product category, HS code, supplier location (division/district), certification (ISO, WRAP, BSCI, GOTS, OEKO-TEX, LWG), membership tier (Verified, Gold, Diamond), minimum order quantity, and production capacity.
Use the Quick Preview feature to see a supplier summary without leaving search results. Click 'Quick View' on any supplier card to see their logo, category, verification level, top 3 products, and response rate in a slide-in panel.
When you find promising suppliers, click 'Add to Shortlist' to save them. You can shortlist up to 50 suppliers and compare them side-by-side on the Compare page. You can also save your search filters as a Saved Search for quick re-running later.
Use the Quick Preview feature to see a supplier summary without leaving search results. Click 'Quick View' on any supplier card to see their logo, category, verification level, top 3 products, and response rate in a slide-in panel.
When you find promising suppliers, click 'Add to Shortlist' to save them. You can shortlist up to 50 suppliers and compare them side-by-side on the Compare page. You can also save your search filters as a Saved Search for quick re-running later.
Do-This Checklist
- Use the search bar or browse by category
- Apply filters (sector, certification, location, MOQ)
- Click Quick View to preview suppliers without leaving search
- Add 5-10 qualified suppliers to your shortlist
- Use Compare to rank them side-by-side
- Save your search filters as a Saved Search
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- Shortlisting only 1-2 suppliers — no negotiation leverage
- Choosing only Gold/Diamond — missing good smaller verified suppliers
- Ignoring response rate — slow responders delay your sourcing
Ready for the next step?
Browse Suppliers
→