.BD

➤ TLD characteristics

➤ Contact requirements

➤ Create

➤ Transfer in

➤ Renew

➤ Restore

➤ Registrant change

➤ Transfer out

➤ Revoke/Bad WHOIS procedure

➤ Eligibility & Allocation requirements

➤ Document requirements

🇧🇩 TLD characteristics

👥 Contact requirements

🆕 Create

1: Create a contact with the registrant’s contact data. For a detailed description on how to create a contact, See the ➤ Create a new contact KB-article.
ℹ️ If you already have an existing registrant contact that you want to use for the registration, you can skip this step and continue with step 2.
2: Request the create through our portal. For a detailed description on requesting a create, See the ➤ Create domain(s) KB-article.
3: Once requested, the create will be submitted to the .BD registry and is completed in 7 days time.

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Important:
Make sure the registrant’s contact data is correct and complete. The .BD registry (BTCL) may suspend or cancel domains if required documentation or accurate registrant information cannot be provided when requested.

🔁 Transfer in

1: Create a contact with the registrant’s contact data. For a detailed description on how to create a contact, See the ➤ Create a new contact KB-article.
ℹ️ If you already have an existing registrant contact that you want to use for the transfer, you can skip this step and continue with step 2.
2: Make sure you are in possession of a valid authcode (or other transfer approval code, if applicable) and request the transfer through our portal. For a detailed description on requesting a transfer, See the ➤ Transfer domain(s) KB-article.
3: Once requested, the transfer will be completed within 7 days time.

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Important:
For some .BD second-level domains (for example .GOV.BD, .EDU.BD, .AC.BD and certain .ORG.BD registrations), BTCL may request supporting documents before approving transfers. If documents are required, our support staff will contact you through email with instructions.

♻️ Renew

1: To request a renewal, follow the instructions in the ➤ Renew domains KB-article.

🕒 Restore

1: To request a restore (if supported for the specific .BD domain), follow the instructions in the ➤ Restore domain KB-article.

🔄 Registrant change

1: Create a contact with the new registrant’s contact data. For a detailed description on how to create a contact, See the ➤ Create a new contact KB-article.
ℹ️ If you already have an existing contact that you want to use as the new registrant, you can skip this step and continue with step 2.
2: Open the domain detail page of the .BD domain you wish to update and request an update to the new registrant contact. For a detailed description on how to start the domain update process, See the ➤ Update domain(s) KB-article.
3: Once requested, the registrant change will be completed in 7 days time.

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Important:
Certain .BD second-level domains (for example .GOV.BD, .EDU.BD and .AC.BD) may require updated official letters or certificates when the registrant changes. If the registry or our compliance team requires additional documents, we will contact you through email.

📤 Transfer out

1: Make sure no server or client transfer prohibited status is active for the domain to be transferred.
2: To start the outgoing transfer, contact the gaining registrar for information on their incoming transfer procedure and ensure that any required authcode or approval process is followed.

🛑 Revoke/Bad WHOIS procedure

The .BD registry (BTCL) may place a domain in a restricted or suspended state if:

The registrant data is incomplete, inaccurate or cannot be verified.
Required supporting documents (for example trade licence, registration certificate or official letters) are not provided within the requested timeframe.
The domain is used in a way that violates applicable laws, BTCL’s registration policy or the .BD naming rules.

During such procedures, BTCL may:

Block transfers to other registrars.
Block contact or nameserver updates.
Suspend the domain so it no longer resolves.

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Important:
• The registrant may be contacted directly by BTCL or by our support team with a request to correct data or provide documentation.
• If the registrant does not respond or fails to correct the data within the timeframe set by BTCL, the domain may remain suspended or be deleted by the registry.
• Once BTCL confirms that the issue is resolved, most restrictions will be lifted automatically.

1: Ensure the registrant monitors the registrant email address for messages from BTCL about data corrections or documentation requests.
2: Have the registrant provide the requested corrections or documents within the indicated timeframe when requested.
3: After BTCL confirms the case is resolved, verify that domain status is back to normal. If not, contact our support department for more information.

🇧🇩 Eligibility & Allocation requirements

‼️If the registrant type or chosen domain name does not meet .BD eligibility and allocation requirements, the registry may reject the request or place the domain in a suspended state until the requirements are met.‼️

.COM.BD / .NET.BD / .INFO.BD / .CO.BD

Item	Rule	Notes
Eligibility	Natural persons resident in Bangladesh. Companies/organisations registered in Bangladesh. Companies established outside Bangladesh, with valid verifiable company details.	General commercial & informational use.
Allocation	Domain should relate to the registrant’s: legal or trade name, brand or product, services, activities or projects. Misleading names implying another business or public authority may be refused.	BTCL may request proof of identity or business use.

.ORG.BD (non-profit / NGO use)

Item	Rule	Notes
Eligibility	NGOs, non-profit and welfare organisations. Must be legally registered as an organisation when documentation is requested.	Used for non-profit, community and welfare purposes.
Allocation	Domain should match the organisation’s registered name or common abbreviation. Names misleadingly suggesting a government body or another NGO may be refused.	Proof of registration may be required.

.AC.BD (academic / educational institutions)

Item	Rule	Notes
Eligibility	Accredited educational institutions in Bangladesh. Must be recognised by the Ministry of Education, UGC, or relevant board.	Reserved for academic institutions only.
Allocation	Domain must match the institution’s official name or abbreviation. Commercial or unrelated use is not permitted.	BTCL typically requires authorisation letters.

📄 Document requirements

‼️Supporting documents for .BD domains must be provided when requested by the registry (BTCL) or our compliance team. Some second-level domains (such as .AC.BD and specific .ORG.BD registrations) typically require documentation as part of the registration or transfer process.‼️

.COM.BD / .NET.BD / .INFO.BD / .CO.BD

Registrant type	Typical documents (if requested)	Notes
Individual (Bangladesh resident)	Copy of National ID card (NID) or passport Contact details matching the registrant data	Used for identity verification when required.
Company in Bangladesh	Trade licence and/or certificate of incorporation Tax identification details (if requested) Authorisation letter signed by a company official	Document names must match the registrant contact.
Company outside Bangladesh	Certificate of incorporation / registry extract Proof of representation (for example power of attorney)	English documents or translations may be requested.

.ORG.BD (non-profit / NGO)

Registrant type	Required / typical documents	Notes
NGO / non-profit organisation	NGO / non-profit registration certificate National ID card (NID) of authorised contact person Letter on organisation letterhead authorising the registration	Organisation name must match registrant details.

.AC.BD (academic / educational institutions)

Registrant type	Required / typical documents	Notes
Educational institution (Bangladesh)	Official authorisation / forwarding letter on institution letterhead Recognition / approval letter from the appropriate education authority Contact details (mobile number & email) of the authorised signatory NID of the authorised signatory (if requested)	Domain must match institution name or abbreviation.