DTDC begins operations in Bangladesh

Logistics major DTDC Express today said that it has launched operations in Bangladesh in collaboration with Galaxy Express, a move that would further strengthen its presence globally.
"DTDC Express...Along with its strategic partner DPD Group, has further strengthened its presence globally by launching its operations in Bangladesh in collaboration with Galaxy Express," a company statement said.
With this collaboration, DTDC will introduce international standards of delivery service in the region, it statement.
"Over the years, we've invested significantly to bolster our network and services around the globe. Our collaboration with Galaxy Express is the most recent in a series of global network addition, and a strategic step to expand our presence in Indian sub-continent," DTDC CMD Subhasish Chakraborty said.

"International trade via imports and exports are the lifeline to develop the economy of Bangladesh which is registering a continuous healthy growth. We are proud to associate with DTDC to facilitate trade for local businesses via DTDC's international network that connects to over 10,000 locations," Galaxy Express MD Ahmed Yusuf Walid said.
According to a recent study, Bangladesh will record 72 per cent growth in e-commerce transactions in the coming days, the statement highlighted.
To meet the growing demand of the country's e-commerce trade, DTDC will also look at bringing its e-commerce expertise such as e-portal, e-parcel, e-fulfiment and cross border e-commerce business to Bangladesh, it added.

DTDC owns the largest parcel delivery network in India and has a direct presence in 20 countries. With its strategic partnership with DPD Group, it has expanded its business network in over 220 countries, it said.