Are these the latest Pathao, Steadfast and RedX rates?

They are typical published merchant rates, reviewed in October 2026. Couriers change rates and give volume discounts, so open "Edit courier rates" and type the rates from your own merchant panel — they are saved on your device.

Is COD charged on the delivery charge too?

Usually yes — the COD percentage applies to the total cash the rider collects, which includes the delivery charge when the customer pays it.

How is weight rounded?

The first kilogram is covered by the base charge. Anything above is rounded up to the next whole kilogram, so 1.2 kg is charged as 2 kg.

What return rate is normal?

Many f-commerce sellers see 10–20% returns on cash-on-delivery, higher outside Dhaka. Taking an advance and confirming orders by phone are the two most effective fixes.

Courier Charge Calculator Bangladesh — Pathao, Steadfast, RedX COD

Guide

How courier charges work in Bangladesh

Merchant couriers price a parcel on three things: where it goes, how heavy it is, and how much cash the rider collects.

Delivery area — inside Dhaka is cheapest, Dhaka suburbs (Savar, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Keraniganj…) cost more, and outside Dhaka costs the most.
Weight — the base charge covers the first kilogram; every extra kilogram (or part of one) adds a fixed amount.
COD charge — a percentage (usually around 1%) of the cash collected from the customer. Some couriers charge no COD fee inside Dhaka.

Example

A 2.3 kg parcel to Rajshahi with ৳1,500 cash on delivery: base ৳120 + 2 extra kg × ৳20 = ৳160 delivery, plus 1% COD on ৳1,660 collected (product + delivery) = ৳16.60. Your payout is ৳1,660 − ৳160 − ৳16.60 = ৳1,483.40.

Returns are the hidden cost

In f-commerce, 10–25% of cash-on-delivery orders can come back. On a returned parcel you lose the delivery charge, often a return charge, and the packaging and ad cost — while earning nothing. The Profit after returns tab shows your real profit per order shipped and the return rate at which you start losing money.

Ways to cut courier cost

Take a small advance (the delivery charge) by bKash for outside-Dhaka orders — returns drop sharply.
Call or SMS to confirm every order before booking.
Negotiate rates once you send 500+ parcels a month; type your contract rates into the rate table.

Courier Charge Calculator