New Businesses & Openings to Know in Dhaka
TL;DR 🛒
- Dhaka's food and grocery sector is growing with specialty halal shops, fresh-produce platforms, and online-first vendors
- Rajdhani Mart Ltd., Taza Haat, and Masala Bazar BD are among the names to keep on your list
- Halal certification and food safety are front-of-mind differentiators for several new market entrants
- Phone numbers are listed where available — call ahead before your first visit to confirm stock and hours
- The Shop-BD platform is worth knowing for processed and specialty product access 📦
Dhaka's Food Retail Scene in 2026
Dhaka's appetite is impossible to overstate. With a metropolitan population well past 20 million, the city generates constant demand for food at every level — from corner shops and street stalls to mid-range supermarkets and specialty food platforms. And the businesses trying to meet that demand keep evolving.
This year, a fresh batch of names has entered or strengthened their presence in the city's grocery and food retail landscape. From neighborhood marts to farm-direct produce vendors to halal-certified spice shops, the variety on offer for Dhaka residents continues to expand. What follows is a directory-style look at the new and notable names worth knowing in 2026.
Grocery Marts and Supermarkets
Rajdhani Mart Ltd. is building a reputation as a dependable mid-range grocery option for Dhaka households. Reachable at +8801335605129, the mart stocks a broad selection of everyday household goods alongside fresh and packaged food items. For customers who want a one-stop experience without traveling to one of the larger mall-based supermarkets, Rajdhani Mart offers a practical and accessible alternative.
ATI Super Shop occupies a similar position in the neighborhood supermarket category. The shop caters to everyday grocery needs in a format that feels community-oriented rather than scaled for mass retail — familiar in the way a good neighborhood shop should be.
Dhaka Supermarket and Halal Meat takes a dual-format approach that addresses two shopping needs in one visit. The combination of general grocery offerings with a dedicated halal meat section makes it a convenient stop for families who want to confirm halal sourcing while doing their regular shop. For most Dhaka households, halal meat sourcing is a baseline expectation, and having it clearly delineated within the supermarket experience saves time and uncertainty.
Halal and Safe-Food Specialists
Several businesses on this list have positioned themselves explicitly around halal certification and food safety — tapping into a consumer base that is increasingly attentive to what goes into their food and how it was produced.
Masala Bazar BD – Halal & Safe food service puts both commitments directly in its name. Spice retail is a competitive space in Dhaka, but the "safe food" framing signals something more deliberate: concern not just for halal status but for pesticide thresholds, adulteration-free sourcing, and transparency about product origins. For families cooking daily with a wide range of spices, these assurances carry practical value — not just philosophical appeal.
Saiyadna Mart (+8801886539229) focuses on halal-sourced products and operates with a level of direct customer engagement that lets buyers ask specific questions before purchasing. Call the listed number to inquire about availability and sourcing; vendors at this scale are often more responsive than larger chains.
Mehman Food BD rounds out this cluster. The name "Mehman" — meaning "guest" in Arabic and Urdu — suggests a hospitality-oriented approach to food retail. Products are presented with care for quality, with the implied promise being that you are receiving food good enough to serve to a guest rather than settling for whatever is convenient.
Fresh Produce and Agricultural Direct
Taza Haat (contact: 01660148173) is built around a straightforward proposition: fresh food, sourced to reduce the gap between farm and table. The name signals this clearly — "taza" means fresh, and "haat" invokes the tradition of the market where producers and buyers meet directly. For Dhaka households frustrated by produce that has spent several days in transit before reaching a retail shelf, Taza Haat's model is a direct response to that problem.
Krrishi BD operates in adjacent territory. The name draws on "krishi" — the Bengali word for agriculture — and the vendor's focus is on connecting urban consumers with products that carry traceable, farm-level provenance. As food quality consciousness rises among Dhaka's middle class, agricultural-direct vendors like Krrishi BD are finding receptive buyers willing to pay a modest premium for produce they can trust.
Both Taza Haat and Krrishi BD represent a category that is growing fast in Dhaka: direct-to-consumer farm sourcing that reduces the traditional wholesale chain and shortens the time between harvest and kitchen.
Platform-Based and Processed Products
Beijing Duck With Skin (Processed), listed through the Shop-BD platform, represents a distinct segment of Dhaka's food retail expansion: specialty and processed products that would previously have required a trip to a niche import shop or a specific market in Gulshan or Banani. The product name here is the item itself — processed duck with skin — serving consumers looking for specialty protein options beyond the standard everyday offerings. Shop-BD as a platform enables vendors to reach buyers across Dhaka without maintaining a physical storefront, significantly lowering the barrier to market for specialty items.
The growth of platform-based food retail in Dhaka has been meaningful. More vendors listing on Shop-BD and comparable platforms means greater product variety for buyers willing to order ahead or browse online before visiting a shop.
Insider Tip: For businesses with listed contact numbers — Rajdhani Mart Ltd. (+8801335605129), Saiyadna Mart (+8801886539229), and Taza Haat (01660148173) — a quick call before your first in-person visit is the most reliable way to confirm stock, operating hours, and whether home delivery is available in your area. Directory listings often lag behind real-time operations, especially for businesses that have opened or expanded recently.
FAQ
Are these businesses available for home delivery in Dhaka? Several operate in delivery or platform modes. Taza Haat and Krrishi BD may offer direct delivery for fresh produce; Shop-BD handles online ordering for listed products. Confirm with each vendor before placing an order.
How do I find halal-certified options? Masala Bazar BD, Saiyadna Mart, and Dhaka Supermarket and Halal Meat all explicitly position around halal sourcing. Always verify certification details directly with the vendor before purchasing.
Can I reach these businesses by phone? Yes, where numbers are listed: Rajdhani Mart Ltd. at +8801335605129, Saiyadna Mart at +8801886539229, and Taza Haat at 01660148173.
What is Shop-BD? Shop-BD is an online retail platform through which vendors list products for sale, including processed food items. Beijing Duck With Skin (Processed) is one product available through the platform.
What does "safe food" mean for Masala Bazar BD? It signals a commitment to products meeting food safety standards — free from adulteration, within pesticide limits, and responsibly sourced. This matters particularly for spices and dry goods, where adulteration is a documented concern in the wholesale supply chain.
Bottom Line
Dhaka's food and grocery landscape keeps expanding, and 2026 has brought a solid cohort of new and growing names to the directory. Rajdhani Mart Ltd. and ATI Super Shop serve everyday supermarket needs. Masala Bazar BD and Saiyadna Mart cater to buyers who prioritize halal certification and food safety assurances. Taza Haat and Krrishi BD serve households who want farm-direct freshness with a shorter supply chain. And the Shop-BD platform continues to widen access to specialty products that would otherwise be difficult to find in standard retail. For Dhaka residents building out their regular vendor list, this is a solid starting point.