.bd is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bangladesh. It is administered by the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology. Registrations are at the third level beneath several second-level labels, paralleling the oldest gTLDs; registration is open except in the gov and mil subdomains, which are limited to authorized entities in the Bangladesh government. Though online registration available, currently BTCL only allowing Second-level domain registration of .bd domain for only Bangladeshi citizens.[2][3] Means, It only allows the structure of websites like - example.com.bd, example2.com.bd. example3.com.bd; but not like - example.bd, example2.bd, example3.bd.[4]

.bd
Introduced20 May 1999
TLD typeCountry code top-level domain
StatusActive
RegistryBangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited
SponsorMinistry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology  Bangladesh
Intended useEntities connected with  Bangladesh
Actual useUsed in Bangladesh
Registered domains31,042 (5 October 2022)[1]
Registration restrictionsSome subdomains (.gov.bd and .mil.bd) are restricted; others are open, but some generic names are barred from registration
Structure[name].[generic domain].bd
DocumentsAgreement
Dispute policiesExistence of a dispute is mentioned in agreement, but no details can be found
DNSSECNo
Registry websitebdia.btcl.com.bd
domainreg.btcl.com.bd
.বাংলা
Introduced2011
TLD typeCountry code top-level domain
StatusActive
RegistryBangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited
SponsorMinistry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology
Intended useEntities connected with  Bangladesh
Registered domains610 (5 October 2021)[1]
Structure[name].বাংলা
DNS namexn--54b7fta0cc
Registry websitebdia.btcl.com.bd

.বাংলা ("Bangla") is a second country code top-level domain that was granted to Bangladesh in 2011.[5] This domain is meant for web addresses in the Bengali language.

Though .bd domain was introduced on 20 May 1999, the Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) started registering for generals in 2003.[1] Similarly, .বাংলা domain was introduced in 2011, the BTCL started the process of assigning domain names for websites on 1 January 2017.[6]

Top-Level domain

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  • .bd
  • .বাংলা

Second-Level domain

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Domain Extension Areas Registration qualifications.
.com.bd Commercial Intended for Commercial entities and purposes.
.co.bd Commercial Commercial and General.
.org.bd Organization Intended for Not-for-profit entities.
.info.bd Information Intended for personal names, only individuals can register.
.net.bd Network Restricted to Bangladeshi Internet Service Provider's infrastructure.
.edu.bd Educational institution Restricted to Bangladeshi Educational institute, college and universities.
.ac.bd Academic institution Restricted to Bangladeshi Academic institute, schools and coaching center.
.mil.bd Military Military and Military organizations only.
.gov.bd Government Restricted to Government.
.tv.bd Broadcasting Organizations or individuals.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Mithu, Ariful Islam (13 October 2021). "Why no one wants to use the domains .bd and .বাংলা". The Business Standard. Archived from the original on 6 November 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  2. ^ "How to register .bd domain in Bangladesh - OGR Legal". Resource Portal | OGR Legal. Archived from the original on 31 December 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  3. ^ "BTCL | Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy". bdia.btcl.com.bd. Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Welcome to BTCL Bangladesh Limited | Home". bdia.btcl.com.bd. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  5. ^ "IDN ccTLD Fast Track String Evaluation Completion". ICANN. 19 February 2014. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014.
  6. ^ Ahamed, Shamin (5 February 2021). "Four years after enthusiastic launch, 'dot Bangla' domain label draws little interest". bdnews24.com. Archived from the original on 6 November 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
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