When verifying a Bangladeshi education consultant, check: (1) BAEAS (Bangladesh Association of Education Agents and Scouts) — the primary professional body for Bangladeshi education agents; (2) British Council Approved Centres — for IELTS registration and UK admissions; (3) ECAN registration — for agents placing students in New Zealand institutions; (4) Institutional partnerships — check the consultancy's listed partnerships directly on the university's official agent search; (5) ConsultancyCheck reviews — verified student reviews provide real experience data. Also check: is the consultancy licensed under Bangladesh's relevant commerce laws? Do they have a physical, verifiable office address? Avoid agents operating only via social media without a verified physical presence.