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Entry #15 OSINT Series
Open Data Portals
Bangladesh National Portal—the official central gateway for government services and information managed by the Prime Minister’s Office under the Access to Information initiative.
Business & Company Information
Land Records & Maps
e-Porcha Land Portal - This is a digital portal operated under the Ministry of Land to provide online access to certified land documents.
Ministry of Land Services - This is the government body responsible for land administration and management in Bangladesh.
DLRS – Directorate of Land Records and Survey - Provides official land surveys, cadastral maps, and record keeping.
Vehicle & Transport
Voter/NID & Civil Identity
NID Services Portal (limited public access)
People Search
Addressbook.com.bd is a broadly used business directory in Bangladesh covering many professions and institutions; useful if you're seeking someone associated with an organization or service.
ScholarsBangladesh’s NRB‑PBO Telephone & Email Directory targets the Bangladeshi expatriate and professional community; searchable by name, profession, city or country.
(Read) how to leverage Google searches, phone directories, obituary records, and free people finder platforms to locate individuals using public data trails.
Multi-Purpose Dork to Start With:
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Tenders & Government Procurement
Legal & Court Info
WHOIS / Domain / IP
Maps & Geolocation
Corruption
Miscellaneous
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