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.ac.bd Domain Information

Higher academic degree-awarding institutions, public and private universities, and research institutes.

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Official BTCL Regulatory Framework

Bangladesh Domain Identity Requirements

Under Bangladesh government guidelines, all .ac.bd domains are administered through the central registry of Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL). Verification documentation is required to complete official registration.

Mandatory NID Verification Ministry of Education / UGC Approval Read Official Domain Policy

Registry & Authority

Registry Operator
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL)
Sponsoring Organization
Posts and Telecommunications Division, MoPTIT
TLD Type
Bangladesh-3rd-level
Country / Territory
Bangladesh

Registration & Transfer Policies

Who Can Register (Eligibility)
Universities recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh or established by government act.
Registration Restrictions
UGC approval charter, government gazette, or university establishment document required.
Registration Term
2 years minimum
Renewal Policy
Standard academic renewal.
Transfer Authorization Policy
Official Registrar / Vice Chancellor office clearance.
Deletion & Redemption Lifecycle
Registry clearance required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of a .ac.bd domain?

Higher academic degree-awarding institutions, public and private universities, and research institutes. It is officially designated in the IANA root zone database under the authority of Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL).

What documents are required to register a .ac.bd domain?

UGC approval charter, government gazette, or university establishment document required.

Does .ac.bd support RDAP and DNSSEC?

No public RDAP endpoint is registered for this namespace. DNSSEC status is currently reported as: Unsigned / Not Disclosed.

Can I transfer an existing .ac.bd domain to ZENOR BD?

Official Registrar / Vice Chancellor office clearance. You can initiate transfers directly through the ZENOR BD client portal with assistance from our 24/7 technical desk.

Technical Protocol Details

  • RDAP Protocol Unavailable
  • DNSSEC Delegation Unsigned / Not Disclosed
  • RDAP Base Server Not publicly available
  • WHOIS Server Not publicly specified

Official Registry Links

Authoritative Traceability

Data for .ac.bd was synchronized directly from BTCL official root records.

Last verified: Sep 05, 2026
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