Document Requirements

BTCL requires identity verification for all .bd registrations. The deadline for uploading your documents through my.get.bd is 3 days from registration.

3-Day Document Deadline

All documents must be submitted within 3 days of registration. Failure to submit results in automatic suspension. If cancelled due to missing or false documents, no refund will be issued.

Individual / Personal

For personal websites, blogs, portfolios, or digital identity. Must be a Bangladeshi citizen aged 18 or above.

Required Documents

National ID (NID)

Scanned copy of both sides. Smart NID or old NID accepted.

OR

Valid Bangladeshi Passport

Bio page scan. Must be valid and not expired.

Naming Rules for .id.bd

Domain label must match your legal name, first name, surname, or a supported nickname backed by official documents (academic certificate, government-issued document, or legal affidavit).

Eligible Extensions

.bdDirect namespace
.id.bdPersonal identity
.info.bdInformation
.বাংলাBengali script

Eligibility

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Valid email address required
  • Active phone number required
  • Physical address in Bangladesh

Business / Company

For commercial entities, brands, startups, and registered companies operating in Bangladesh.

Required Documents

Trade License or Certificate of Incorporation

Valid, current copy. Must match the registrant entity.

Authorization Letter if applicant ≠ owner

On company letterhead, signed by the Trade License owner, authorizing the applicant to register on behalf of the company.

Optional Documents

TIN Certificate

Recommended but not mandatory. May speed up verification.

Naming & Trademark Rules

Domain name must match: company/business name, acronym, Bangladeshi trademark (exact match required with Trademark Registration Certificate), service provided, goods sold, event sponsored, or activity operated.

Eligible Extensions

.com.bdCommercial
.net.bdNetwork
.bdDirect
.co.bdCompany
.ai.bdAI & Tech

Eligibility

  • Bangladesh-registered business
  • Valid Trade License or Incorporation
  • Memorandum & Articles (if applicable)

Organization / NGO

For non-government, not-for-profit organizations, trusts, clubs, associations, and societies registered in Bangladesh.

Required Documents

Registration Certificate

NGO Affairs Bureau certificate, Trust Deed, or Association registration from Social Welfare or relevant authority.

Authorization Letter

On official letterhead, signed by an authorized representative of the organization.

Monetization Prohibited

Resale, parking for profit, or transferring .org.bd domains for monetary gain is strictly prohibited under BTRC guidelines.

Eligible Extensions

.org.bdOrganization
.bdDirect

Naming Rules

  • Legal/statutory name of organization
  • Acronym of organization name
  • Services, programs, or activities
  • Bangladeshi trademark
  • Trust name (if trustee)

Educational Institution

For recognized educational, training, and research entities: schools, colleges, universities, childcare, government education bodies, and academic associations.

Required Documents (any one or more)

Government Approval

Ministry of Education recognition, EIIN, Education Board affiliation, or UGC approval. Institution registration certificate also accepted.

Authorization Letter

Signed by Principal, Vice Chancellor, or Head of Institution. For project domains: project approval document required.

Monetization Prohibited

Domain reselling or monetization is prohibited. Generic terms without institutional proof will be rejected.

Naming Restrictions

Cannot be only generic education terms. Cannot express political or value-judgement messaging.

Eligible Extensions

.edu.bdEducation
.sch.bdSchool

Who Can Register

  • Schools (primary & secondary)
  • Colleges & universities
  • Training organizations
  • Research organizations
  • Education-related government bodies
  • Academic associations
  • Childcare institutions

Foreign Individual / Company

Foreign entities cannot register .bd domains directly. Registration must be done through a lawful local representative in Bangladesh.

Required Documents

Local Representative Appointment Letter

Designating a Bangladeshi citizen or entity as the local representative for the domain registration.

Power of Attorney (PoA)

Granting the representative authority to register and manage the domain on behalf of the foreign entity.

Representative's NID or Passport

Identity document of the Bangladeshi representative.

Legal Registration Documents

From the foreign entity's country of origin (Certificate of Incorporation, business registration, etc.).

Important

The local representative must maintain Bangladeshi presence throughout the registration period. If presence is lost, the domain can be suspended and later cancelled.

Eligible Extensions

All .bd extensions are available through a local representative, subject to the same namespace eligibility rules as Bangladeshi entities.

Key Requirements

  • Lawful local representative required
  • Power of Attorney mandatory
  • Representative's NID must be valid
  • Cannot register anonymously

All requirements are governed by the BTRC Domain Administration Guidelines for .bd and .বাংলা (Issued: 02-01-2024). BTCL is the registry operator. For full Terms of Service, see the Terms of Service page.