BTCL to Launch Second-Level .bd Domains with Sunrise Period
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) is introducing second-level .bd domains, allowing shorter and more flexible web addresses (e.g., yourname.bd). In line with BTRC guidelines and international standards, a 3-month Sunrise Period will be held to protect rights holders before public availability.
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BTCL to Launch Second-Level .bd Domains with Sunrise Period
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL), the official registry of the .bd country code top-level domain (ccTLD), is taking another major step to strengthen the nation’s digital identity.
Until now, .bd domains were only available under predefined third-level categories such as .com.bd, .net.bd, .info.bd, .gov.bd, .edu.bd, .ac.bd, and .mil.bd. While these domain extensions have served the community well, demand has grown for simpler, shorter, and more flexible naming options.
To meet this demand, BTCL is launching second-level .bd domain registrations (example: yourname.bd). This will allow businesses, organizations, and individuals to secure concise and highly brandable web addresses directly under .bd, making it easier to build trust and recognition online.
In line with the BTRC’s Domain Administrative Guidelines and international best practices, BTCL will introduce a Sunrise Period of 3 months before opening general availability.
What is the Sunrise Period?
The Sunrise Period is a special launch phase designed to protect rights holders. During this time, trademark owners, government bodies, and organizations with verified rights will have priority access to register their names under .bd before public registrations open. This ensures that legitimate owners can secure their domain names and prevent misuse.
The introduction of second-level .bd domains represents a milestone in the growth of Bangladesh’s digital ecosystem, creating new opportunities for identity, innovation, and online trust.
Short. Trusted. Bangladeshi. — Welcome to the new .bd.
