Buy a coffee truck in Bangladesh: here’s how to choose, cost it, and launch fast. Budget BDT 15–30 lakh total—BDT 7–12 lakh for a reconditioned mini-truck (Daihatsu Hijet/Suzuki Carry), BDT 3–6 lakh for a stainless (SS304) food-grade body from Tejgaon/Dholaikhal fabricators, BDT 3–8 lakh for a 2–3 kW espresso setup, grinder, 200–300 L water/waste tanks, and BDT 1–2.5 lakh for power (3–5 kVA inverter or quiet generator) plus wrap and signage. Prioritize: 10–12 ft body, 750 kg payload after build, service window, non-slip flooring, LPG hood/extraction, twin 4.5 kg extinguishers, ELCB and proper earthing. Paperwork sequence: BRTA registration, trade license (City Corporation/Pourashava), BFSA food safety clearance, city vending/route permit; open a bKash/Nagad merchant account and get POS. Vendor hotspots with strong footfall and parking: Gulshan/Banani, Dhanmondi, Uttara, university gates, tech parks, events. Power choice: all-electric if you can supply 3–5 kW continuous; otherwise LPG for steam/milk and electric for grinders/POS. Lead time: 4–8 weeks; insist on written build drawings, food-safe welds, and a leak test. Unit economics: target 120 cups/day at Tk 180 ARPU, 60% gross margin; pay back BDT 20 lakh in ~6–8 months if you run 6 days/week and add catering. Train baristas and document SOPs for consistency.
