Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find clear answers to common questions about publishing, royalties, e-books, audiobooks, and reader accounts.
Publication
Publishing your book, royalties, sales analytics, and contracts.
Audiobooks
Audiobook uploading, audio streaming formats, and sales.
Readers & Users
Buying books, reading offline, personal library, and rewards.
✨ Benefits of Selling Books on Boi.com.bd
1. Why is boi.com.bd a uniquely distinctive online publishing platform?
Boi.com.bd is not just a standard ebook or audiobook sales platform; it is Bangladesh's first automated, modern digital publishing ecosystem. It provides authors with an all-in-one solution featuring industry-leading royalty rates, simultaneous ebook and audiobook distribution, DRM anti-piracy protection, free promotional support, real-time sales reporting, and a premium reading experience for readers.
2. Is boi.com.bd a trusted and legal organization?
Yes, boi.com.bd is fully legitimate and licensed under Bangladesh digital commerce regulations and copyright laws. We hold a Government Digital Business Identification (DBID) license (Trade License: 14/2025-2026).
- Operates strictly in compliance with national digital commerce and copyright acts.
- Guaranteed intellectual property protection.
- Secure payment processing via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, and Bank.
- Monthly reliable earnings disbursement and live dashboard tracking.
- 24/7 dedicated support for authors and readers.
3. How can I publish my book on boi.com.bd?
Boi.com.bd is an open platform for authors and publishers. Simply create a free publisher account at https://boi.com.bd/author and upload your manuscripts to publish them.
4. How much does it cost to publish on Boi?
Publishing on boi.com.bd is 100% free of charge. We do not charge any upfront or listing fees for authors and publishers.
5. What royalty percentage does Boi share with authors and publishers?
Authors receive an initial 50% royalty commission per sale. For authors publishing more than 30 books, the royalty rate increases up to 65%, depending on catalog size, popularity, and individual publishing agreements.
6. Can authors and publishers set their own book price?
Yes, absolutely. Authors and publishers have complete freedom to set their own retail price. However, boi.com.bd reserves the right to review and adjust prices if deemed unreasonable.
7. What file formats are required for manuscript uploads?
Manuscripts must be submitted in DOC, DOCX, or EPUB format, along with high-resolution JPG, PNG, or WEBP book covers.
8. Does publishing on Boi affect my copyright?
Under commission-based publishing agreements, authors retain 100% of their copyright. Only when authors choose an exclusive one-time buyout contract is copyright assigned according to that agreement.
9. How and when do I receive payouts from book sales?
Payout requests are processed within 1 to 7 business days via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, or direct bank accounts. Earnings generated during the current month can be withdrawn on the 7th of the following month.
10. How can I monitor my sales and earnings?
Your publisher dashboard gives you real-time visibility into every copy sold, total revenue, commission breakdown, and payout histories.
11. What security features safeguard my books from piracy?
- Books cannot be copied, downloaded as raw files, or screenshotted.
- Content can only be viewed inside the secure Boi reader app.
- All e-books are encrypted with DRM security.
- Only authenticated, licensed readers can open the books they purchased.
12. Does boi.com.bd promote books, and is there any advertising charge?
As an author or publisher, your primary role is to publish your content. Boi handles marketing and promotions across digital channels at zero cost to the creator.
1. Where can I find the books I purchased?
All your purchased e-books and audiobooks are accessible anytime in your "My Library" section. You can read or listen whenever you want across all supported devices.
2. How do I purchase books on Boi?
Use our website or mobile app to browse books. On the book's detail page, click "Buy Book" (বই কিনুন) and complete payment. The title will immediately be added to your personal library.
3. How do I complete payments?
You can pay via Credit/Debit Cards, Mobile Banking (bKash, Nagad, Rocket), and online bank accounts via our secure checkout gateway.
4. How do I contact Boi support?
You can reach us through our official Facebook page, phone (+8801618121414), email (hello@boi.com.bd / partner@boi.com.bd), or WhatsApp.
5. How do I gift a book to a friend?
Use our "Gift Book" feature on any book's detail page by providing your friend's email address or user ID.
6. How do I earn reward points?
You can earn reward points by purchasing books, reading or listening regularly, submitting verified reviews, and referring new friends.
7. What is a promo code and how do I use it?
Promo codes grant special promotional discounts. Simply apply the promo code during checkout to enjoy discounted pricing.
8. Can I read my personal documents and files on the app?
Yes, you can upload your personal EPUB or PDF files directly to your "My Library" section and read them comfortably inside the Boi app.
9. How can I use earned points to purchase books?
During checkout, you can redeem your accumulated reward points to receive price discounts or acquire select books completely free.
10. How does the referral program work?
Share your unique referral link with friends. When they create an account and purchase their first title, you earn a reward commission.
11. What if a purchased book gets removed from my device?
Purchased books are tied permanently to your Boi account. You can re-download or stream them from your library at any time without paying again.
12. What should I do if a book fails to open or stream?
Please contact our support team immediately at partner@boi.com.bd or via WhatsApp, and our technical staff will resolve the problem promptly.
13. Can I read and listen to books offline?
Yes! Once downloaded inside the Boi mobile app, you can read e-books and listen to audiobooks completely offline without needing an active internet connection.
14. Can I highlight text and make notes while reading?
Yes, the reader provides built-in highlighting and private notes, making your digital reading experience interactive and productive.
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