T&IB Business Directory is designed as a comprehensive digital platform that goes beyond traditional business listings. As an initiative of Trade & Investment Bangladesh (T&IB), the directory offers a suite of value-driven services aimed at enhancing visibility, credibility, connectivity, and growth opportunities for businesses operating locally and internationally. Our services are tailored to support manufacturers, exporters, importers, traders, service providers, startups, SMEs, multinational companies, and institutional stakeholders seeking structured business engagement and sustainable partnerships.
1. Business Listing & Digital Visibility
T&IB Business Directory provides structured and searchable business listings that allow member companies to showcase their identity, products, services, and contact details to a global audience. Each listing is organized by sector, category, and geography, ensuring easy discoverability by potential buyers, suppliers, partners, and investors. The expected benefit of this service is enhanced digital visibility and brand recognition, enabling businesses to be found quickly by relevant stakeholders and positioning them as accessible and credible entities in domestic and international markets.
2. Verified Business Profiles & Credibility Building
To enhance trust and reliability, the directory emphasizes verified and well-structured business profiles. Member companies are encouraged to present accurate corporate information, certifications, and operational details, reducing information asymmetry and improving confidence among prospective partners. The key benefit of this service is credibility enhancement, which helps businesses reduce due-diligence barriers, attract serious inquiries, and establish trust-based relationships in competitive and unfamiliar markets.
3. Local & Global Business Networking
T&IB Business Directory functions as a digital networking ecosystem that connects businesses from Bangladesh with counterparts across the world. Through centralized listings and sector-wise visibility, members gain access to a diverse pool of local and international enterprises. The expected outcome is expanded professional networks, enabling companies to identify collaboration opportunities, explore joint ventures, and develop long-term commercial relationships without geographical limitations.
4. Buyer–Seller Matchmaking Support
One of the core services of T&IB Business Directory is facilitating buyer–seller connections through targeted visibility and inquiry routing. Exporters and manufacturers can reach potential buyers, while importers and distributors can identify reliable suppliers. The benefit of this service lies in reduced search costs, faster partner identification, and improved conversion of inquiries into tangible business transactions.
5. Export & Import Opportunity Exposure
The directory offers exporters and importers a platform to highlight export-ready products, sourcing capabilities, and import requirements. By presenting businesses within a trade-focused environment, the directory enhances exposure to international trade opportunities. The expected benefit is increased access to foreign markets, diversification of trading partners, and improved readiness for cross-border commercial engagement.
6. Distributor, Dealer & Agent Discovery
Businesses seeking to appoint distributors, dealers, agents, or representatives can use the directory to identify potential partners based on location, sector, and operational capacity. This service benefits companies by simplifying market entry strategies, supporting channel development, and reducing the risks associated with appointing unverified intermediaries in new markets.
7. Investment & Partnership Visibility
T&IB Business Directory enables companies to signal investment interests, partnership opportunities, and expansion plans through their profiles. Investors, strategic partners, and institutional stakeholders can identify businesses seeking collaboration or capital. The expected benefit is improved access to investment leads, strategic alliances, and partnership discussions that support growth and scalability.
6. SME & Startup Promotion
Special emphasis is placed on SMEs and startups, offering them a platform to gain visibility alongside established companies. By being part of a structured and credible directory, smaller enterprises benefit from increased exposure and legitimacy. This service supports inclusive growth by enabling SMEs and startups to access opportunities that would otherwise be difficult to reach due to limited marketing resources.
9. Sector-Wise Business Categorization
The directory categorizes businesses across multiple industries and sectors, allowing users to identify relevant companies efficiently. This structured approach improves user experience and ensures targeted engagement. The benefit of this service is efficient discovery, enabling businesses to connect with sector-specific partners and stakeholders without unnecessary information overload.
10. Market Entry Support Visibility
Companies offering or seeking market entry support services such as regulatory guidance, local partnerships, and operational setup can use the directory to connect with relevant service providers. The expected benefit is smoother market entry, reduced compliance risks, and access to experienced local support in unfamiliar markets.
11. Trade Promotion & Business Exposure Campaigns
Through featured listings and promotional visibility options linked to membership categories, the directory helps businesses highlight their offerings more prominently. This service benefits members by increasing exposure to high-intent audiences, supporting lead generation, and strengthening competitive positioning in crowded markets.
12. Institutional & Association Representation
Industry associations, chambers of commerce, and institutional organizations can be listed to promote their services, members, and initiatives. This enhances institutional visibility and facilitates collaboration between businesses and representative bodies. The benefit is stronger public–private engagement and improved access to collective business support mechanisms.
13. Professional Services Discovery
Legal, financial, logistics, consulting, IT, marketing, and other professional service providers can list their services to reach business clients seeking specialized support. The expected benefit is efficient service discovery, enabling businesses to identify reliable professional partners for operational and strategic needs.
14. Cross-Border Business Facilitation
By bringing local and foreign companies onto a single platform, the directory supports cross-border business facilitation. Members gain exposure to international practices, partners, and opportunities. The benefit is increased global integration and readiness for international trade, investment, and collaboration.
15. Knowledge & Opportunity Sharing
T&IB Business Directory serves as a gateway to business knowledge, opportunities, and market intelligence through curated content and updates linked to T&IB initiatives. The expected benefit is informed decision-making, allowing businesses to stay aligned with emerging trends, opportunities, and best practices.
16. Membership-Based Value Services
Different membership categories Free, Annual, and Life Membership offer varying levels of visibility, engagement, and value-added services. This tiered structure ensures inclusivity while providing enhanced benefits to businesses seeking deeper engagement. The benefit is flexibility, allowing companies to choose a membership model aligned with their strategic objectives and growth stage.
17. Long-Term Business Relationship Development
Beyond short-term transactions, the directory is designed to foster long-term business relationships by enabling continuous visibility and engagement. The expected benefit is sustainable growth through repeat interactions, trust building, and evolving partnerships over time.
18. Global Brand Positioning
By being part of a professionally managed, internationally oriented business directory, member companies enhance their global brand positioning. This service benefits businesses by signaling seriousness, professionalism, and readiness to engage in structured business environments.
19. Support for Trade, Investment & Growth Ecosystem
As an initiative of Trade & Investment Bangladesh (T&IB), the directory aligns with broader objectives of trade promotion, investment facilitation, and private-sector development. The benefit is ecosystem-level support, where individual businesses gain from being part of a larger, purpose-driven network.
Conclusion
T&IB Business Directory is more than a listing platform it is a business connectivity and opportunity-creation ecosystem. Through its comprehensive services, the directory enables businesses to enhance visibility, build credibility, expand networks, and unlock local and global opportunities. By connecting the right businesses at the right time, T&IB Business Directory contributes to sustainable commercial growth in Bangladesh and beyond.