Bangladesh’s network community is getting ready for bdNOG22, the next major Bangladesh Network Operators Group event focused on Internet operations, network engineering, infrastructure, and technical knowledge sharing. The event combines three days of hands-on technical workshops with a one-day conference, giving network professionals a chance to learn practical skills and connect with peers.
bdNOG22 will take place at Long Beach Hotel in Cox’s Bazar. The technical workshops are scheduled for 11–13 November 2026, followed by the main conference on 14 November 2026. The official event page currently shows both the Call for Papers and Fellowship Application as open.
bdNOG22 2026 Dates and Venue
The bdNOG22 workshops will run from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. each day at Long Beach Hotel, Cox’s Bazar. The conference follows on 14 November. This format is useful for professionals who want deeper technical training before joining the broader operator community discussions.
- Workshop dates: 11–13 November 2026
- Workshop hours: 9:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M.
- Conference date: 14 November 2026
- Venue: Long Beach Hotel, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
What Technical Workshops Are Available?
The official bdNOG22 page currently lists two technical workshops: Advanced Routing on MikroTik and Network Monitoring and Management (NMM). Both are directly relevant to people responsible for operating, troubleshooting, scaling, and maintaining network infrastructure.
Advanced routing on MikroTik is particularly relevant for engineers and network operators working with MikroTik-based environments and routing tasks. Network Monitoring and Management focuses on an equally important operational challenge: gaining visibility into network performance and managing infrastructure effectively.
- Advanced Routing on MikroTik
- Network Monitoring and Management (NMM)
What Is the bdNOG22 Fellowship?
The bdNOG Fellowship Program is designed to help Internet network engineers and operators from less-privileged parts of Bangladesh participate in bdNOG’s Internet operations and technology summit. It is more than a registration discount: selected fellows receive support intended to make participation in the workshops and conference practical and accessible.
For aspiring network professionals, the fellowship can also be a valuable community-building opportunity. bdNOG emphasizes knowledge sharing, local Internet community involvement, and contributions to Internet development rather than simply attendance.
bdNOG22 Fellowship 2026 Applications: Deadline and Schedule
The bdNOG22 fellowship application period opened on 27 August 2026. According to the official fellowship schedule, applications close on 26 September 2026. Applicants should not wait until the final day because the program also includes an evaluation period and a formal acceptance deadline.
- Fellowship launch: 27 August 2026
- Application deadline: 26 September 2026
- Application review: 10 October 2026
- Successful applicants invited: 12 October 2026
- Award acceptance deadline: 14 October 2026
- Fellowship results published: 15 October 2026
Who Is Eligible for the bdNOG22 Fellowship?
The bdNOG22 fellowship is open to residents of Bangladesh who are under 35 and actively involved in Internet operations or development. The official criteria cover several technical, educational, and research backgrounds.
- Network engineering and network design
- Network operations and Network Operations Centres (NOCs)
- Internet systems engineering and systems operations
- ICT educators, trainers, and vocational instructors
- Academic researchers and CS graduates involved in Internet development
Selection is not based only on job title. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a track record of sharing knowledge with colleagues or peers and explain their technical or operational contribution to the local Internet community.
What Does the Fellowship Cover?
Selected bdNOG22 fellows receive a package intended to remove some of the main financial barriers to participation. The official fellowship page lists full fee waivers for the technical workshops and conference, shared hotel accommodation for three nights, a Tk. 2,500 transport allowance for candidates traveling from outside the host city, and a pass for the Fellowship Gala & Cultural Dinner.
- 100% waiver of workshop and conference fees
- Shared hotel accommodation for 3 nights
- Tk. 2,500 transport allowance for eligible travel from outside the host city
- Fellowship Gala & Cultural Dinner pass
How to Make Your Fellowship Application Stronger?
A strong application should show more than an interest in attending bdNOG22. Explain what you currently do, the Internet or network problem you work on, what you want to learn, and how you will share that knowledge after the event.
- Clearly describe your current technical or operational role.
- Show practical involvement in networking, systems, Internet infrastructure, education, or research.
- Give specific examples of knowledge sharing with colleagues, students, user groups, or the local technical community.
- Explain how the bdNOG22 workshops or conference will improve your skills.
- Keep your answers specific, concise, and evidence-based.
- Use an active email address and monitor it during the selection period.
Why bdNOG22 Matters to Bangladesh’s Internet Community
Events such as bdNOG are important because Internet infrastructure depends on operators who can deploy, monitor, secure, troubleshoot, and scale networks in the real world. These communities complement the work of broader Internet organizations and technical bodies such as APNIC, IETF, ICANN, IANA, ISOC, and Internet Governance Forum (IGF) communities by focusing strongly on operational knowledge and regional technical collaboration.
bdNOG’s practical orientation is especially valuable in areas such as routing, IPv6, DNS and DNSSEC, RPKI, network security, Internet exchange points, automation, and network monitoring. The bdNOG22 Call for Papers also highlights these areas, along with access networks, SDN/NFV, cloud and content delivery, IoT, and Internet operations research.
Conference and Call for Papers
bdNOG22 is not limited to workshops. Its conference program is designed around technical tutorials, operational experience, research, and Internet infrastructure topics. The current Call for Papers covers areas including IP routing and switching, IPv6, access and transport networks, cybersecurity, SDN/NFV and automation, DNS/DNSSEC, RPKI, IXPs and peering, IoT, smart cities, and Internet operations.
For engineers, researchers, educators, and operators with a useful deployment story or technical lesson to share, presenting at bdNOG22 can be a strong way to contribute to Bangladesh’s technical community.
bdNOG22 Fellowship 2026 Applications: Key Takeaway
If you are a Bangladesh-based Internet or network professional under 35, bdNOG22 is worth considering—especially if you want hands-on training, technical networking, and exposure to the wider operator community. The most important date for applicants is 26 September 2026, the fellowship application deadline.
Before applying, review the official eligibility requirements and terms carefully, prepare concrete examples of your technical contribution and knowledge sharing, and make sure you can participate fully if selected.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bdNOG22? The workshops are 11–13 November 2026, and the conference is 14 November 2026.
Where will bdNOG22 be held? It will be held at Long Beach Hotel in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
When do bdNOG22 fellowship 2026 applications close? The fellowship application deadline is 26 September 2026.
Who can apply for the fellowship? Bangladesh residents under 35 who are actively involved in Internet operations or development can apply, subject to the full criteria.
What does the fellowship provide? It covers workshop and conference fees, three nights of shared accommodation, a Tk. 2,500 transport allowance for eligible applicants, and a gala dinner pass.
Apply Before the Deadline
Interested in building stronger networking skills and contributing to Bangladesh’s Internet community? Review the official bdNOG22 fellowship requirements and submit your application before 26 September 2026. If you are eligible, this is an opportunity to combine practical technical training with peer networking and community participation at one of Bangladesh’s key Internet operations events.
Official Resources
bdNOG22 Conference & Technical Workshops: https://www.bdnog.org/conferences/bdnog22
bdNOG22 Fellowship Program: https://www.bdnog.org/conferences/bdnog22/fellowship
bdNOG22 Call for Papers: https://www.bdnog.org/conferences/bdnog22/cfp
Dipankar Barua is an internet governance advocate from Dhaka, Bangladesh, who believes that voices from the Global South must be heard in the rooms where the internet’s future is decided. As an ICANN advocate and VSIG member, he actively engages in multistakeholder policy processes spanning DNS security, digital inclusion, and responsible AI governance. With an academic grounding in Computer Science and AI, and over 15 years of applied IT experience, Dipankar bridges the gap between technical communities and policy spaces — writing, participating, and advocating for a more open, equitable, and inclusive internet for all.
