Official BTCL Regulatory Framework

Bangladesh Domain Identity Requirements

Under Bangladesh government guidelines, all .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 Read Official Domain Policy

Registry & Authority

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

Registration & Transfer Policies

Who Can Register (Eligibility): Available to Bangladeshi citizens, registered entities, and foreign individuals/corporations with local representation or official approval.
Registration Restrictions: Mandatory verification with National ID (NID) for Bangladeshi citizens, or valid Passport for foreign entities. Must adhere to Bangladesh cyber regulation.
Registration Term: 2 years minimum, renewable annually thereafter
Renewal Policy: Renewable for 1 or more years prior to expiration; subject to registry renewal window.
Transfer Authorization Policy: Manual registrar authorization via BTCL central domain portal with administrative NID / registrant authorization letter.
Deletion & Redemption Lifecycle: 30-day renewal grace period followed by suspension before domain de-registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of a .bd domain?

Official national top-level domain for citizens, entities, and organizations operating in or affiliated with Bangladesh. 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 .bd domain?

Mandatory verification with National ID (NID) for Bangladeshi citizens, or valid Passport for foreign entities. Must adhere to Bangladesh cyber regulation.

Does .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 .bd domain to ZENOR BD?

Manual registrar authorization via BTCL central domain portal with administrative NID / registrant authorization letter. 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 .bd was synchronized directly from BTCL / IANA official root records.

Last verified: Sep 05, 2026

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