BD domain fees reduced by 36%

The Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has announced a reduction in registration and renewal fees for two categories of .bd domain names to encourage local use.

According to a statement issued yesterday, the price cut applies to .bd third-level domains and .bd second-level domains, both with names longer than two characters. The company said fees for these categories have been reduced by 36 percent.

For a .bd Third-Level Domain, such as abc.com.bd, the registration fee has been reduced from Tk 1,100 to Tk 700, while the renewal fee has fallen from Tk 1,600 to Tk 1,020.

For a .bd Second-Level Domain, such as abc.bd, the registration fee has been reduced from Tk 2,000 to Tk 1,280, and the renewal fee from Tk 2,500 to Tk 1,600.

Compared with .com domains, .bd domains are generally easier to obtain and more readily available. They also offer greater credibility for Bangladesh-based individuals and organisations, making them particularly suitable for government bodies and established institutions.

A .bd domain helps build a professional and trustworthy image in the local market and enhances acceptance among domestic users. It can improve rankings in Bangladesh-focused search results, and due to local registration policies, .bd domains are considered comparatively more secure.

Value-added tax (VAT) will apply at the prescribed rate. All registrations and usage must comply with guidelines issued by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), as well as tariff-related decisions approved by BTCL authorities.

The offer will remain valid for a limited period.

BTCL expects the price incentive to encourage wider adoption of .bd domains among individuals and organisations, contributing to the strengthening of the country’s domestic digital ecosystem.