.com.bd domains are issued by BTCL, Bangladesh's registry, not by the international registrars that sell .com. You apply with a trade licence, company registration or, for individuals, an NID, and approval usually takes 3 to 7 working days. Hostamir files the application for you and connects the domain to your hosting once it's approved.
Who issues .com.bd domains?
Every domain ending in .bd, including .com.bd, is managed by BTCL (Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited), the national registry. That's why you can't buy a .com.bd instantly at checkout the way you can buy a .com: each application is checked by BTCL before the domain is issued.
What you need
- A business: a copy of your trade licence or company registration.
- An individual: a copy of your NID.
- The name you want, plus one or two alternatives in case it's taken.
- Contact details (email and phone) for the domain's owner.
Hostamir uses your documents only for the BTCL application and deletes them once the registration is approved.
How it works with Hostamir
- Open a ticket at clients.hostamir.com with the name you want and your document. Never send documents or passwords on WhatsApp.
- We confirm the price and send you an invoice, which you pay with bKash.
- We file the application with BTCL and keep you posted in the same ticket.
- BTCL approves it, usually within 3 to 7 working days. If BTCL rejects the application, we refund the registration fee.
- We point it to your hosting (nameservers ns1.hostamir.com and ns2.hostamir.com), and your free SSL certificate is issued automatically.
Why a new .com.bd site may not open for a day
If you, or your internet provider, tried to open the address before BTCL published it, your provider may remember the answer "this domain doesn't exist" for up to 24 hours. That's how long the .com.bd zone tells providers to keep that answer. The site works for everyone else; on your side, try mobile data or wait it out. We saw exactly this when we launched a customer's .com.bd site in October 2026.
Renew before it expires
When a .bd domain expires, the registry points it to a parking page, and the website and email stop working everywhere at once. Renew a few weeks early. If it does lapse, renewing it brings the site back within hours.
.com.bd or .com?
A .com.bd shows visitors you're a Bangladeshi business and is often still free when the .com is taken. A .com is instant (no paperwork) and works well if you also sell abroad. Many businesses register both and point one to the other. You can check any .com right now on the domains page.
Common questions
Can I buy a .com.bd online, right away?
No. BTCL checks every .bd application, so our team files it for you. Open a ticket with the name and your documents.
How long does .com.bd registration take?
Usually 3 to 7 working days after BTCL receives a complete application.
Can an individual register a .com.bd?
Yes, with a copy of their NID.
Can I use a .com.bd with Hostamir hosting?
Yes. Once it's approved, we set its nameservers to ns1.hostamir.com and ns2.hostamir.com, and SSL is issued automatically.