In case you haven’t noticed, the “pet” industry is booming in Bangladesh.
Over the last five years, pet ownership has quietly gone mainstream — and with it, everything from pet food and toys to veterinary services and pet hotels has exploded in demand.
It’s a trend we’ve seen globally. As a country’s economy grows, so does the desire (and ability) for people to care for animals not just as pets — but as family members. Bangladesh is now catching up fast.
The Pet Market in Bangladesh: Quietly Exploding
From cat cafés in Dhanmondi to imported dog food brands in Gulshan, the market is shifting. More people are treating pets as companions, and they’re willing to spend for quality care, comfort, and entertainment.
We saw the trend ourselves.
A few years ago, we launched a pet hotel. At first, it seemed like a crazy idea — who leaves their pets in a hotel? But urban pet owners, especially young professionals and frequent travelers, loved it. Within three years, we expanded to two branches and a pet-themed café.
A quick success, but we’re just scratching the surface.
What’s the Next Opportunity?
Here’s what we think: Pet grooming — or more specifically, pet parlours — could be the next breakout business.
Yes, you read that right.
It sounds funny at first. That’s what we thought too. But then we came across a story that changed our perspective entirely.
Meet the Girl Who Turned Dog Grooming Into a Million-Dollar Business
In the U.S., a young woman started her journey on YouTube — casually posting dog grooming videos. She had no massive capital, no franchise. Just a camera, skills, and love for animals.
Her page? 👉 Perfect Pooches Grooming
Her brand? 👉 Girl With the Dogs
Her YouTube channel? 👉 @girlwiththedogs212
Within 2 years:
She built a massive online following (millions of views per video)
Turned viewers into customers for her dog grooming parlour
Launched her own line of dog products and merchandise
Created viral content that made her brand a household name in the pet world
Today, her business makes millions annually — not from ads, but from actual services and products.
And here’s the thing: It’s not complicated.
Her strategy?
Create engaging pet content
Build a loyal, pet-loving audience
Sell essential pet supplies
Offer grooming services every pet owner needs
Can This Work in Bangladesh?
Absolutely — and it already has, to an extent.
There are pet parlours popping up here and there. For example, Pet Grooming BD is doing decent work. But the market is still wide open. Most of these businesses aren’t run like modern startups. They lack brand, strategy, content, and experience design.
That’s exactly why this industry is ripe for disruption.
We’re seeing more urban Bangladeshis treating pets like family. These are mid to high-income households — people who are ready to spend BDT 1,000–5,000 for pet grooming, food, accessories, or a weekend at a pet hotel.
What’s Next for the Pet Industry in BD?
In the next 5 years, here’s what we expect in Bangladesh:
✅ 10–20 new private veterinary hospitals
✅ At least 5 more cat cafés
✅ 100+ new pet supply stores and novelty pet brands
✅ Rapid growth in pet grooming and pet tech services
And the best part? You don’t need to invent anything new.
Just take inspiration from proven models like Girl With the Dogs, apply it in a local context, and build something that actually serves the growing demand in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, and beyond.
Final Thoughts: The Market Is Waiting
The pet industry in Bangladesh is still young — but it’s growing fast. If you’re someone who loves animals, content creation, and business, this could be your chance to build something meaningful and profitable.
From dog grooming salons to Instagram-famous pet cafés, the next big idea might just start with a furry friend and a camera.
So…
Who’s going to build the “Girl With the Dogs” of Bangladesh?
