Register .bd for 1 to 2 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 2 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Only ASCII names are accepted. You need a Bangladeshi national ID or trade licence. Foreign companies need papers from a local office or partner.
Country-code TLD / Bangladesh
.BD domain
.BD domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.bd is the country-code TLD of Bangladesh. Names are given under .com.bd and similar. BTCL expects a Bangladeshi person or company, and it checks papers by hand. DomainWalay can register it for Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis who meet the rule. Minimum term is 1 year and transfers use the registry transfer process.
1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
NoAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryBTCL
RegionBangladesh
Best forCompanies with an office in Bangladesh
Term1 to 2 years
Transfer timeManual process, can take several weeks
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyRegistry policy
01 / Overview
What is .bd?
BTCL, the state telecom company of Bangladesh, manages .bd and handles requests by hand. The .bd extension belongs to Bangladesh and is managed by BTCL.
.bd has a local presence rule. Names are given under .com.bd and similar. BTCL expects a Bangladeshi person or company, and it checks papers by hand. You need a Bangladeshi national ID or trade licence. Foreign companies need papers from a local office or partner. Many Pakistani exporters and overseas Pakistanis qualify through a local partner, office or trustee service. Ask us before you buy and we will confirm the route.
A Pakistani textile group with a Dhaka factory can register a .com.bd name through its local office. That is the kind of use .bd is built for.
You can register .bd for 1 to 2 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. Late renewal rules depend on the registry, so do not wait for the last day.
Transfers for .bd do not use an auth code. The registry has its own change process, and we guide you through it. Typical time is Manual process, can take several weeks.
Who uses .bd in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .bd
!Who can registerNames are given under .com.bd and similar. BTCL expects a Bangladeshi person or company, and it checks papers by hand.
!DocumentsYou need a Bangladeshi national ID or trade licence. Foreign companies need papers from a local office or partner.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term2 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
Need help with eligibility?
Send us the domain name and your situation on WhatsApp. We confirm the route before you pay anything.
Ask on WhatsApp 03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .BD policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .bd
Renew .bd any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.
Transfers of .bd follow the registry process and do not use a standard auth code. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is Manual process, can take several weeks. Eligibility rules also apply to the new owner.
A .bd name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.
The .bd registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .bd is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.
04 / Transfer to DomainWalay
Move your .bd in Manual process, can take several weeks
Check the registry rule.bd does not use a standard auth code. Contact us with the domain name and we confirm the exact process.
Prepare the changeYour current provider may need to release the domain or update a tag at the registry.
Confirm with DomainWalayWe submit the request and track it with you until it completes.
Update DNSAfter the move, point the domain to your hosting so the website and email keep working.
05 / Complete the setup
Hosting and SSL,
Hosting and SSL,
same login.
Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .bd without a second signup.
Host it on HostingWalayNVMe hosting from Rs 299 per month, cPanel, free migration, Pakistani support.
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Secure it with SSLWalayDV, OV and EV certificates from Rs 2,687 per year. Padlock and https for your .bd.
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Real life example
A Pakistani textile group with a Dhaka factory can register a .com.bd name through its local office.
06 / Compare
.bd vs the usual suspects
07 / Same family
Other extensions like .bd
Did you know
BTCL, the state telecom company of Bangladesh, manages .bd and handles requests by hand.
08 / FAQ.bd questions,
.bd questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .bd?
The .bd extension belongs to Bangladesh and is managed by BTCL. BTCL, the state telecom company of Bangladesh, manages .bd and handles requests by hand.
How much does a .bd domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .bd registration is available on request and renewal is available on request. Transfer is available on request. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .bd?
Names are given under .com.bd and similar. BTCL expects a Bangladeshi person or company, and it checks papers by hand. You need a Bangladeshi national ID or trade licence. Foreign companies need papers from a local office or partner.
Can I register .bd from Pakistan?
Yes, if you meet the eligibility rule. Names are given under .com.bd and similar. BTCL expects a Bangladeshi person or company, and it checks papers by hand. Message us on WhatsApp before you order and we confirm the route for your case.
How do I transfer my .bd domain to DomainWalay?
This extension uses the registry transfer process instead of an auth code. Contact us with the domain name and we handle the steps. Typical time is Manual process, can take several weeks.
What happens if my .bd domain expires?
Renew before the expiry date. Late renewal rules for .bd are set by the registry and can change, so we send reminders 30, 15 and 7 days before expiry.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .bd?
Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .bd.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .bd or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .bd suits companies with an office in Bangladesh. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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