BD Link Communication

Name

BD Link Communication

Legal name

BD Link Communication Ltd.

Website

https://bdlink.com.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BD Link Communication Ltd. is a Bangladesh-based, BTRC-licensed telecom carrier providing ITC, IIG, IPLC, MPLS VPN, and domestic fiber-optic services to corporate enterprises, ISPs, telecom operators, and multinational organizations via direct B2B sales and Tier-1 carrier partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Connectivity Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Telecommunications (517)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

IP Transit & Internet Backbone (Tier-1/2, peering, DIA) (HDAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG), Carrier Interconnection & Peering Exchanges (IXPs, private interconnect, cross-connect) (HDAIAEAG)

Keywords

• International terrestrial cable
• Internet gateway services
• Private leased circuit
• Fiber optic networks
• Telecommunications infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. International Terrestrial Cable (ITC) Services: Provides alternative connectivity to submarine cable through terrestrial cable systems connecting Bangladesh with landing stations in other countries. Revenue generated through leased circuit services with long-term contracts offering discounts (5% for 3-year, 10% for 5-year commitments).
2. International Private Leased Circuit (IPLC): Direct connection to overseas networks using DWDM and SDH technology. Offers speeds from 64kbps to 2.4Gbps with guaranteed bandwidth and security for video/audio data transmission.
3. International Internet Gateway (IIG) and IP Transit: Gateway services for routing international incoming and outgoing Internet-based data traffic, serving domestic and international service providers, mobile phone and broadband service providers.
4. Domestic Fiber Optic Services: Metro Ethernet, EoSDH, SDH, and Global MPLS services for corporate enterprises and telecommunication companies requiring rapid data transmission within Bangladesh.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

BD Link Communication provides licensed international and domestic telecommunications connectivity services, including International Terrestrial Cable (ITC), International Internet Gateway (IIG), International Private Leased Circuit (IPLC), Metro Ethernet, EoSDH, SDH, Global MPLS, and IP Transit. Services are delivered over fiber optic networks with 1+1 redundancy, NGN Class 4 architecture, and 24x7 NOC monitoring, backed by 99.99% SLA guarantees for corporate enterprises, telecom operators, multinational organizations, and ISPs.

Product overview

BD Link Communication Ltd. is a telecommunications service provider offering a unified portfolio of international and domestic connectivity services. The company holds BTRC-issued ITC and IIG licenses and provides a comprehensive suite of services including Metro Ethernet (ME), Ethernet over SDH (EoSDH), Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH), and Global MPLS for domestic fiber optic networks, alongside IPLC, Global Ethernet, MPLS VPN, IIG, and IP Transit services for international connectivity. All services are backed by 24x7 NOC monitoring, 99.99% SLA guarantees, and network redundancy architecture with ZTE-powered billing systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metro Ethernet (ME)
• Ethernet over Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (EoSDH)
• Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)
• Global MPLS
• IPLC Service (International Private Leased Circuit)
• Global Ethernet
• MPLS VPN
• International Internet Gateway (IIG)
• IP Transit Service
• International Terrestrial Cable (ITC) Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% End to End circuit availability for IPLC services
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Orange Business ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationOrange Business Services is a global telecommunications company and partner of BD Link. The partnership enables BD Link to provide international connectivity services and one-stop-shop solutions for global communication.
• SITAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSITA is a global IT provider for the air transport industry and partner of BD Link, enabling specialized telecommunications solutions.
• CISCOcoreTechnology or IntegrationCISCO is a major networking equipment provider and technology partner of BD Link, supplying network infrastructure and equipment for telecommunications services.
• PCCWcoreTechnology or IntegrationPCCW is a Hong Kong-based telecommunications company and partner of BD Link, enabling international connectivity and network services across Asia-Pacific.
• EQUINIXcoreTechnology or IntegrationEQUINIX is a global data center and interconnection platform provider and partner of BD Link, enabling colocation and data exchange services.
• airtelcoreTechnology or IntegrationAirtel is a major Indian telecommunications company and partner of BD Link for international connectivity and roaming services.
• BTCLcoreTechnology or IntegrationBangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) is the state-owned telecom operator and partner of BD Link for domestic interconnectivity.
• SingTelcoreTechnology or IntegrationSingapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) is a major Asian telecommunications company and partner of BD Link for international network services.
• Bharti AirtelcoreTechnology or IntegrationBharti Airtel is an Indian multinational telecommunications services company and partner of BD Link for regional connectivity.
• Juniper NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationJuniper Networks is a networking equipment manufacturer and technology partner of BD Link, providing routing and switching infrastructure.
• ZTEcoreTechnology or IntegrationZTE is a Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer and technology partner of BD Link, providing billing systems and network equipment. ZTE is recognized as a world leader in interconnect billing.
• Bangla Tel LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBangla Tel Ltd is another leading concern of the group, licensed to operate as an International Voice Gateway (IGW). Primary business includes Bangladesh voice termination services, implementation of multi-platform voice networks, and retail & reseller solutions for VOIP services through network connectivity over IPLC.
• Jibondhara Solutions LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBD Link is a partner of Jibondhara Solutions Ltd which holds Interconnect Exchange (ICX) license from BTRC. Jibondhara is interconnected with all Access Network Service (ANS) providers to handle domestic as well as international voice traffic.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL): BSCCL is the state-owned submarine cable operator and primary alternative for international bandwidth into Bangladesh. BSCCL is the most direct competitor to BD Link's ITC and IIG services, and the two essentially split the alternative-bandwidth market in the country.
• Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL): BTCL is the incumbent state-owned fixed-line operator in Bangladesh, a customer/partner of BD Link for domestic interconnectivity, and also a direct competitor in domestic enterprise connectivity and IPLC services. As a national operator, BTCL competes with BD Link across virtually all of its product lines.
• Fiber@Home Limited: Fiber@Home is a leading Bangladesh fiber-optic and IIG operator providing domestic and international data services. It is a direct B2B competitor in the same IIG / IPLC / fiber-leased-line market BD Link serves.
• Summit Communications Limited: Summit Communications holds a BTRC IIG license and operates as a nationwide infrastructure provider, directly competing with BD Link for international gateway and domestic enterprise connectivity in Bangladesh.
• ADN Telecom Limited: ADN Telecom is a BTRC-licensed IIG operator and ICT services company in Bangladesh with its own international gateway and enterprise service portfolio, making it a close direct peer in B2B connectivity and a board-level connection to BD Link.
• BRACNet Limited: BRACNet is a Bangladesh ISP and IIG license holder serving enterprise and residential customers with national and international connectivity, comparable in target market and product mix to BD Link.

Emerging players

• Mango Teleservices Limited: Mango Teleservices is a BTRC-licensed IIG operator in Bangladesh, focused on wholesale international gateway services. It is a more emerging and specialized IIG peer to BD Link with similar licensing but more limited scale.

Broad incumbents

• PCCW Global: PCCW Global is a Hong Kong-based Tier-1 international carrier that is both a partner to BD Link and a global provider of IPLC, MPLS, and IP Transit. As a partner, it underpins BD Link's global reach; as a global player, it could in principle bypass BD Link and serve Bangladeshi customers directly.
• Orange Business Services: Orange Business Services is a Tier-1 global telecom operator that partners with BD Link for one-stop-shop international services. It is a broad incumbent offering overlapping MPLS, IPLC, and SD-WAN services across the same global footprint BD Link targets.
• Tata Communications: Tata Communications is a global Tier-1 carrier with deep presence in South Asia, including IPLC, IP Transit, and MPLS VPN into Bangladesh. It is comparable to BD Link's IPLC/IPLC-over-IPLC product on a global scale and a likely competitor for multinational customers in the region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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