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Data Recovery Cost in Dhaka — 2026 Price Guide & Service Options

14 June 2026 · 9 min read · BAYAS Editorial

Losing important files — family photos, years of business documents, your thesis, or client contracts — is one of the most gut-wrenching experiences a computer user can face. The good news is that most data loss situations are recoverable if you stop using the drive immediately and bring it to a professional.

If you are searching for "data recovery cost Dhaka," "hard drive data recovery Dhaka," or "data recovery service Bangladesh," this guide explains exactly what different types of recovery cost, what factors determine the price, and how BAYAS can help recover your precious data.

For our full recovery service details, visit our data recovery service in Dhaka. If you prefer a technician to visit you, book through our home service page.

Types of data recovery and why pricing varies

Data recovery pricing is not one-size-fits-all. The cost depends on three main factors: the type of storage device, the nature of the failure, and the severity of the damage. Here is a breakdown.

By device type

Device	Typical recovery complexity	BAYAS starting price
HDD (internal 2.5" or 3.5")	Moderate to high	BDT 3,000–15,000
SSD (SATA, NVMe, M.2)	High (different technology)	BDT 5,000–20,000
External HDD (portable)	Moderate	BDT 3,500–12,000
USB flash drive / pen drive	Low to moderate	BDT 2,000–6,000
Memory card (SD, microSD, CF)	Low to moderate	BDT 2,000–5,000
RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / NAS	Very high (requires array reconstruction)	BDT 10,000–30,000
Mobile phone / tablet storage	High (soldered NAND, encrypted)	BDT 5,000–20,000

By failure type

Failure type	What it means	Typical cost range
Logical failure	Deleted files, formatted drive, corrupted partition table, virus damage, accidental reformat. The drive physically spins or detects normally.	BDT 2,000–6,000
Bad sectors / failing drive	The drive spins but has physical bad sectors. We need specialised imaging tools to read around the damage.	BDT 4,000–10,000
Physical failure — PCB (circuit board)	The drive does not spin or detect. The circuit board (PCB) is burnt or damaged. Requires a donor board or board repair.	BDT 6,000–12,000
Physical failure — head crash	The drive makes clicking, grinding, or beeping sounds. The read/write head has crashed into the platter. Requires cleanroom head replacement.	BDT 10,000–25,000
Physical failure — seized motor / platter damage	The drive is completely dead, the motor will not spin, or the platters are scratched. Class 10 cleanroom recovery needed.	BDT 15,000–30,000
SSD controller failure	The SSD is detected as an unknown device, wrong capacity, or not detected at all. The controller chip has failed.	BDT 8,000–20,000
SSD NAND read failure / degraded cells	The SSD is detected but reading data produces errors. The NAND flash cells are degrading.	BDT 6,000–18,000
RAID array failure	One or more drives in the RAID have failed, or the RAID controller/configuration is corrupted.	BDT 10,000–30,000

Detailed pricing tiers at BAYAS

Service tier	What is included	Price (BDT)
Software recovery (logical)	Deleted file recovery, formatted drive, virus damage. DIY-level software used in a controlled environment. No physical repair.	2,000–5,000
Advanced software recovery	Corrupted partition table, RAW file system, encrypted/bitlocker recovery, complex logical failures. PC-3000 software used.	5,000–8,000
PCB / circuit board repair	Burnt fuse, damaged controller, shorted regulator on the drive's circuit board. Does not include cleanroom work.	6,000–10,000
Cleanroom recovery (head change)	Failed read/write head replaced with a donor head in a Class 10 laminar flow hood. Requires identical donor drive.	12,000–25,000
Cleanroom recovery (motor/platter)	Seized motor replacement or platter transplant to a donor chassis. Highest skill level needed.	18,000–32,000
SSD controller / NAND recovery	JTAG, chip-off NAND reading, or controller bypass for failed SSDs.	8,000–22,000
RAID reconstruction	Array analysis, virtual rebuild, data extraction from RAID 0/1/5/6, NAS recovery (Synology, QNAP, etc.).	10,000–30,000
Phone / tablet (chip-off)	NAND chip removed, read with specialised programmer, data extracted and decoded.	10,000–25,000

All prices include diagnosis and a recovery report. You only pay if we successfully recover your data — no recovery, no charge.

DIY data recovery: Risks you need to know

When a drive fails, the temptation is to try free recovery software or open the drive yourself. Here is why that is almost always a bad idea.

Myth #1: Free software can recover everything

Software like Recuva, EaseUS, or TestDisk works well for simple deleted-file recovery on a healthy drive. But if the drive has physical damage — bad sectors, clicking sounds, or is not detected — running software on it will only make things worse. Every read attempt stresses the failing components further.

Myth #2: Opening the drive is harmless

Hard drives are assembled in Class 100 cleanrooms — fewer than 100 particles per cubic foot of air. Opening a drive in a Dhaka living room or roadside shop exposes the platters to dust, moisture, and smoke particles. A single speck of dust can scrape the magnetic coating off the platter when the drive spins, destroying data permanently.

Myth #3: Freezing the drive works

The "freezer trick" (putting a hard drive in the freezer) was a desperate gamble for a specific type of failure (stiction) on old 1990s drives. On modern drives with their tight tolerances, freezing causes condensation damage and almost never helps. Do not try this.

When DIY is acceptable

You accidentally deleted a few files from a working drive
You formatted the wrong partition and have not written any new data to it
The drive is detected normally by the computer

In every other case — clicking, not detected, slow/corrupted, dropped external drive — bring it to a professional immediately. Every hour you spend running DIY tools reduces the chances of full recovery.

The BAYAS data recovery process

Free consultation and evaluation — Describe the failure or bring the drive to any BAYAS zone. We will tell you whether recovery is likely and give you a price range within 24 hours.
Diagnosis — Our technicians perform a full diagnostic using professional tools. For HDDs, we use PC-3000. For SSDs, we use PC-3000 Flash and specialised programmers.
Quote approval — You receive a firm recovery cost. No recovery, no charge — if we cannot recover your data, you pay nothing for the recovery attempt. (A small diagnostic fee of BDT 500 may apply for very complex cases.)
Recovery — We perform the recovery using the appropriate method (software, PCB repair, cleanroom, chip-off, or combination).
Verification — We verify that recovered files open correctly and are not corrupted.
Delivery — You receive your data on a new external drive, USB flash drive, or via cloud transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you recover data from a water-damaged hard drive?

Yes — but speed matters. If the drive was dropped in water, do NOT power it on. Bring it to us immediately. We can clean the PCB and platters before corrosion sets in. Success rates are highest within the first 48 hours.

Can data be recovered from a dead SSD?

Yes, but SSD recovery is more complex than HDD recovery because the controller encrypts data on the NAND chips. We have chip-off and JTAG capabilities for failed SSDs. Success depends on whether the NAND chips themselves are still readable.

How long does data recovery take?

Logical recovery (deleted files, formatted drive): 1–3 working days
PCB repair: 2–5 working days
Cleanroom recovery (head change): 3–10 working days
SSD chip-off recovery: 5–14 working days
RAID reconstruction: 5–14 working days

Timelines depend on parts availability (donor drives for cleanroom work) and the complexity of the failure.

Is my data private and secure?

Absolutely. BAYAS technicians sign NDAs and follow strict data privacy protocols. Recovered data is stored securely and deleted from our systems after delivery. We never browse, copy, or share your files.

Can I choose which files to recover?

Yes. After recovery, we provide a file list. You select the files you need, and we copy only those. We do not charge for files you do not want.

What if only part of my data is recoverable?

You only pay for what is recovered. If we recover 50% of your files, you pay 50% of the quoted price. You never pay for unrecoverable data.

Do you recover data from bitlocker / encrypted drives?

Yes, but you must provide the encryption password or recovery key. Without it, modern encryption (AES-256) is computationally infeasible to break.

How to maximise your chance of data recovery

Stop using the drive immediately — As soon as you notice data loss or drive failure, unplug the drive. Every second the drive runs reduces recovery chances.
Do not install recovery software on the failing drive — Installing software writes new data to the drive, potentially overwriting the files you want to recover.
Do not open the drive — See the cleanroom warning above.
Label the drive — Note the model, serial number, and what happened (dropped? clicking? water? sudden failure?). This helps our diagnosis.
Call BAYAS immediately — The sooner we see the drive, the better the outcome. Contact us at 01712-644590 or visit any of our 36 Dhaka zones.

Why choose BAYAS for data recovery in Dhaka?

Professional-grade equipment — PC-3000, DeepSpar, cleanroom workstations
No recovery, no charge policy — you only pay for successful recovery
5,000+ repairs handled since 2018
36 zones across Dhaka — home service available
All storage types covered — HDD, SSD, USB, memory card, RAID, phone
30-day warranty on recovered data delivery
Strict privacy and confidentiality
Same-day logical recovery available for urgent cases

Visit our data recovery service page for more details, or book a home service technician if you cannot bring your device to us.

BAYAS serving Dhaka since 2018 — 5000+ repairs, 36 zones covered. Call or WhatsApp 01712-644590 for a free consultation on your data recovery needs. No recovery, no charge.