🔴ICANN
🟢আইক্যান (icann) এর পূর্ণরূপ হচ্ছে, The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. আইক্যান মূলত সারা বিশ্বের ডোমেইন নিয়ন্ত্রণ সংস্থা। আই ক্যান এর ব্যাপারে বিস্তারিত জানতে নিচের অপশনটিতে ক্লিক করতে পারেন । আইক্যান সংস্থাটি অলাভজনক প্রতিষ্ঠান। আইক্যান কোন ডোমেইন নাম রেজিস্ট্রেশন, রিনিউ ও ট্রান্সফার সার্ভিস সরাসরি দেয় না। বিভিন্ন রেজিস্ট্রার কোম্পানিগুলোকে, ডোমেইন নাম রেজিস্ট্রেশন, ডোমেইন রিনিউ ও ডোমেইন ট্রান্সফার সার্ভিস প্রদান করার স্বীকৃত দেয়। আইক্যান এর প্রধান কাজ হল, রেজিস্ট্রি অপারেটরদের ও রেজিস্ট্রারদের নিয়ন্ত্রণ করা এবং ডোমেইন গ্রাহকদের অধিকার সেবা নিশ্চিত করা।


From the beginning to the present and from now until the end, it handles all work related to the production, control and ownership changes of all public and private domains in the world, and the formulation of domain laws. For example, Tesla.com, Samsung.com, Toyota.com, Honda.com, Walton.com, Bkash.com, Bangladesh.gov.bd and so on. 

ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)

ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, is a private, non-governmental, nonprofit corporation responsible for various critical functions related to the Internet. Established in 1998, ICANN plays a pivotal role in managing Internet Protocol (IP) address space allocation, domain name system (DNS) management, and root server system management functions23.

Purpose and Functions of ICANN

ICANN's primary mission is to ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet1. The organization oversees the allocation of IP address space, administers protocol parameters, manages domain names, and maintains the root domain server system. Additionally, ICANN is involved in policy development for the internationalization of the DNS and the introduction of new generic top-level domains (TLDs)3.

Historical Milestones

• 1983: Establishment of IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) under Jon Postel's administration.

• 1996-97: Formation of the International Ad Hoc Committee by IANA and the Internet Society.

• 1998: Incorporation of ICANN as a nonprofit corporation after extensive international discussions.

• 2000: ICANN takes over management of IANA functions.

• 2016: End of ICANN's contract with the U.S. government.

• 2017: Commencement of ICANN's operation following a global multistake holder model3.

Governance and Operations

ICANN operates based on guiding principles such as ensuring internet stability, promoting competition, and achieving consensus through bottom-up processes. The organization manages IP address allocation through regional registries, administers top-level domain names through accredited registrars, and maintains protocol identifiers critical for internet protocols23.

Global Multistakeholder Approach

ICANN follows a global multistake holder approach involving various stakeholders from around the world to develop policies that align with its mission. The organization emphasizes operational stability, competition promotion, and broad representation of the global Internet community in its activities3.

In conclusion, ICANN plays a crucial role in maintaining the functionality and integrity of the Internet by overseeing key aspects such as IP address allocation, DNS management, and root server system maintenance. Its governance structure ensures a collaborative approach involving stakeholders worldwide to uphold the stability and security of the global Internet infrastructure. 

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ICANN charges a mandatory annual fee of $0.18 for each year of domain registration, renewal or transfer. Where applicable, the ICANN fee will be added to the listed price for the domain at the time of purchase

ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers