Staff Reporter : Sales, the leading player in Bangladesh’s e-commerce sector and the country’s largest online marketplace for online shopping , has completed 12 years and entered 13. Established in 2012, the sales platform is now a well-known name , offering a wide range of products and services ranging from cars , properties to electronics, jobs and even matrimonial services.h
Sales recently celebrated their glorious 12th anniversary with a grand function at their head office in Dhaka. Sales CEO Ishita Sharmin , management team and other distinguished guests were present on the occasion. The celebration was a special moment to highlight the 12 years of success of Sale , one of the most popular and recognized online marketplaces in the country for a long time. Sales officials expressed gratitude to the partners and associates for their significant contribution in sustaining the growth of the organization in the changing dynamic market.
Sales have crossed a successful journey of an era. During this period the platform has enabled more than 2.6 crore sellers to transact and attracted more than 5.2 crore buyers. The platform has served over 32,000 members throughout its operations and has helped more than 500 entrepreneurs succeed in the digital marketplace every year. 300,000 new ads are published on the sales platform every month , with an average of 30 buyers showing interest per ad. The platform offers 4 different promotional options for sellers , which help increase sales by up to 60%.
Regarding the future of sales, Nils Hamer, CEO of Sweden-based sales parent Saltside Technologies, commented , “ Sales has achieved tremendous success over the past 12 years , and the number of customers who trust us continues to grow , which motivates us the most. We now want to provide more advanced technology and customer service for users , which will make the platform more user-friendly, secure and convenient. It will help to meet the changing needs of the people of Bangladesh. Tomorrow’s sales will be driven by our users, and we look forward to the next step of growth together.”
Ishita Sharmin, CEO of Zadya said , “ We sincerely thank everyone who has been with us on this journey of 12 years of Zadya. We have grown phenomenally from a small team of just 10 people in 2012 to a skilled team of 100 people today. Our main goal is to invest in advanced services and tools that will benefit both buyers and sellers across the country. This year , we want to strengthen our support and cooperation for entrepreneurs and are eager to move forward on the path of innovation. We are committed to building a more connected and prosperous Bangladesh with our users and partners.”
In the future , Sales plans to introduce new features to improve the platform’s functionality , speed , security and user experience. These advanced additions will make the marketplace more intuitive and convenient for both buyers and sellers.