BTCL Launches Official Reseller Program

BTCL to Launch Official Reseller Program for .bd and .বাংলা Domains

Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL), the official registry and registrar for .bd and .বাংলা domains, is opening its Reseller Program to expand domain registration services across the country. This initiative will enable qualified businesses to become accredited resellers and provide domain registration, renewal, and management services directly to end-users.

Eligibility and Required Documents

To qualify as a BTCL-accredited reseller, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a registered company or organization in Bangladesh.
2. Hold valid membership with BASIS or any government-recognized ICT or telecom association.
3. Provide the following valid documents:
   • Trade License / Incorporation Certificate
   • Tax Identification Number (TIN) and Business Identification Number (BIN)
   • VAT Registration Certificate
   • Updated Income Tax Clearance and VAT Certificate
4. Have the capability to provide continuous customer support.
5. Submit a valid National ID (NID) of the authorized signatory.
6. Submit an updated Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) report conducted by CERT or a BTCL-approved third party.
7. Submit an independent IT audit report covering security controls, data handling, and compliance with BTCL’s technical requirements.
8. Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in domain or hosting operations.(Experience requirements may be relaxed for organizations affiliated with ICANN, APTLD, or APNIC.)
9. Agree to comply with all BTCL contractual terms, technical policies, and operational guidelines.
10. Complete the online application form and upload all required documents via www.domain.btcl.gov.bd

Additional Conditions

BTCL reserves the right to accept or reject any application at its sole discretion. 

1. Initially selected applicants must pay a one-time connection fee of BDT 100,000 (One Lakh Taka) + 15% VAT.
2. Appointment as a reseller will take effect after signing a formal agreement with BTCL.
3. After successful API testing and integration, resellers may begin operations under a prepaid model, enabling domain registration through credit deposits.

For any query email to: reseller@btcl.gov.bd

Through this program, BTCL aims to make .bd and .বাংলা domains more accessible, while ensuring security, reliability and compliance across the national domain ecosystem.