Journey Forward

2009

BdREN Started Under HEQEP

2011

Leased 3200 km OPGW

2012

  • First Pilot Phase
  • Connectivity with TEIN
  • BdREN Pilot Phase Completed (Six Universities)

2014

  • Trust Formed
  • Non-Profit BdREN Trust Formed
  • HEQEP Second Phase Started

2015

  • 34 Universities
  • BdREN First Phase Completed

2018

  • 32 Institute
  • BdREN Second Phase Completed

2019

  • Trust in Operation
  • BdREN Trust in Operation
  • Redundant TEIN Connectivity Through NKN

2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, BdREN facilitated the continuation of academic activities by providing Zoom licenses.

2022

In January-February 2022, the BTCL VPN backup was successfully implemented, establishing BdREN as a single service provider.

2022

BdREN secured the second position in maturity assessment among 14 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

2025

BdREN demonstrated financial sustainability by achieving a positive "net surplus" for the first time.