Access to local domain names in Bangladesh is subject to documentation and eligibility requirements. The “.bd” country-code top-level domain is managed by the Posts and Telecommunications Division, while Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) is listed as the technical contact and operates the official registration service.
BTCL requires applicants seeking to register a “.bd” or “.বাংলা” domain name to create a profile and upload the applicable supporting documents. These may include a national identity card, a trade licence, approval or forwarding letters, or a certificate from the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms. Accordingly, access to local domain names is not fully unrestricted, as registration depends on compliance with domestic documentation and eligibility requirements.

Clause 10.1 of the Import Policy Order of 2021–2024 stipulates that prior approval from the Chief Comptroller of Import and Export is required for unregistered companies that import goods valued above USD 10,000.

Annex 2 of the Export Policy for 2024–2027 stipulates that a "No Objection Certificate" (NOC) from the Ministry of Information is required for the export of entertainment programmes, music, drama, films, documentary films, and similar content in any form. This restriction has been consistently included in every Export Policy since 2012.

It is reported that there is a lack of transparency in the standards domain. Approximately 1,500 out of 3,768 Bangladesh Standards (BDSs) remain unpublished. In addition, Bangladesh has yet to submit any notifications regarding draft measures, including technical regulations or conformity assessment procedures, to the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade.

It is reported that Bangladesh currently lacks a comprehensive type-approval system, governed by a dedicated law, to regulate the approval of telecommunication and radio equipment. Consequently, manufacturers and importers are required to obtain a "No Objection Certificate "(NOC) to import such devices. This certificate is issued upon the request of a licensed local importer and serves as confirmation that the equipment complies with at least the country’s fundamental regulatory requirements. To obtain the certificate, applicants must submit product specifications and test reports to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), yet in-country testing is not required. An acceptable CE report is required for the issuance of a BTRC NOC in Bangladesh.

Pursuant to Section 3.1.18 of the Digital Commerce Operation Guidelines, all foreign digital commerce platforms conducting business in Bangladesh must register in the country and obtain the necessary approvals from the relevant authorities. In addition, in accordance with Section 3.1.13, measures shall be undertaken to ensure that all digital commerce platforms are progressively mandated to acquire a Unique Business Identification Number (UBID). Additionally, as stipulated in Section 3.1.9, the implementation of digital wallets, gift cards, cash vouchers, or other payment alternatives shall not be permitted without the Central Bank's approval.

Bangladesh's legal framework and jurisprudence lack a comprehensive provision on intermediary liability for copyright infringement. Section 82 of the Copyright Act 2023 merely states that if it is determined that the copyright or other rights of a work’s creator or legal licensee have been infringed by a network service provider or any other third party, the creator, legal licensee, network service provider, or third party must, upon receiving a written objection, remove all copies of the disputed work from any medium under their control as soon as possible and notify the complainant in writing. Failure to comply renders the network service provider, institution, individual, or third party liable for copyright infringement. For this section, a "service provider" is defined as a network, individual, or institution that disseminates, publishes, or broadcasts content through any medium, including information technology, the Internet, and digital platforms.

Section 37 of the repealed Cyber Security Act stipulated that a service provider would not be held liable under the Act or any associated regulations for enabling access to data or information, provided that it could demonstrate either a lack of knowledge regarding the relevant offence or breach, or that it had undertaken all reasonable efforts to prevent it. However, reports indicated that, even when this provision was in force, it failed to provide sufficient protection for intermediaries with respect to user-generated content. The Cyber Security Act has now been repealed by the Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2025, which does not include this explicit safe-harbour clause in the same form. Consequently, the current framework provides even less express protection for intermediaries in this regard.

According to Section 33 of the "Regulatory and Licensing Guideline for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Bangladesh", ISPs are required to verify the identities of their Wi-Fi subscribers.

It is reported that mobile network operators must collect and validate users' personal information and proof of identity to sell SIM cards. This also includes biometric registration.

It has been reported that some provisions of the Cyber Security Act of 2023 categorise the mere transmission of certain content as an offence, and that their broad scope could impose liability on intermediaries even in the absence of malicious intent. In the absence of an explicit mens rea requirement, a service provider transmitting such content without criminal intent could still have been prosecuted. These provisions included Section 21, which criminalised the dissemination of online propaganda, Section 28, which penalised the publication of content deemed to offend religious values or sentiments, and Section 29, which criminalised the dissemination of defamatory material online or in any electronic format. The Cyber Security Act has since been repealed and replaced by the Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2025, Ordinance No. 25 of 2025. However, it is not clear whether the new Ordinance retains equivalent requirements in the same form

Reports indicate that authorities have blocked certain websites, news outlets, social media platforms, and communication services, particularly during periods of political tension. Notably, several news media websites, including Manab Zamin, Samakal, Jamuna Television, and Voice of America (VOA) Bangla, were rendered inaccessible in the lead-up to and during the general elections in Bangladesh in January 2024. In addition, in July 2024, authorities restricted access to major social media and communication platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, and Signal. Similar restrictions were reimposed in August 2024. Additionally, reports suggest that the Sweden-based website Netra News has remained inaccessible since 2020.

According to Section A of the Ride-Sharing Service Guidelines, ride-sharing service providers must obtain an enlistment certificate for their entity from the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).

According to Section 2.1.6 and Section 2.1.8 of the National Online Mass Media Policy, broadcasters and newspapers in Bangladesh must register and obtain approval for their online portals separately. It is reported that they were permitted to operate websites without formal authorisation before the entry into force of this law.
In July 2023, the district administration of Chattogram reportedly ordered the closure of the offices of CplusTV, a news-sharing YouTube channel and Facebook account, as well as C Vision, a news-sharing Facebook page, on the grounds of "illegally operating without license", which could be connected to the license requirement in the National Online Mass Media Policy.

Pursuant to Art. 7 of the "Directives on Mobile Applications-Based (Over-the-Top, OTT) Calling Services of the IPTSP Operators, 2021", Internet Protocol Telephone Service Provider (IPTSP) operators seeking to offer mobile application-based calling services (OTT) are required to obtain approval from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). Additionally, they must provide a bank guarantee of BDT 50 million (approx. USD 410,000) in favour of the BTRC and enter into a techno-commercial agreement with mobile network operators (MNOs).
The 2021 Directives are to remain applicable unless expressly repealed, withdrawn, amended, or replaced by the BTRC. However, their practical scope may be affected by the Telecommunications Network and Licensing Policy, 2025, as Clause 7.4.5 provides for the merger of IPTSP licences with the corresponding ISP licences during the migration to the new Fixed Telecom Service Provider (FTSP) framework.