Data Recovery in Dhaka — The Complete 2026 Guide

Losing data is one of the most stressful experiences with technology. Family photos, years of business documents, a thesis, client files — all gone in a moment. The good news is that most data loss is recoverable if you take the right steps quickly.

This guide is the BAYAS team's definitive resource for data recovery in Dhaka. It explains what to do (and what not to do) in an emergency, what can be recovered, real 2026 prices, and how to choose a specialist you can trust.

Direct Answer

Most data loss is recoverable in Dhaka if you stop using the affected drive immediately and bring it to a specialist. Cost range:

• Logical recovery (deleted/formatted): BDT 3,000–8,000 (1–2 days, 95%+ success)
• HDD physical (clicking): BDT 8,000–18,000 (2–5 days, 80–90% success)
• SSD recovery: BDT 5,000–15,000 (1–3 days, 85%+ success)
• Water-damaged drive: BDT 5,000–20,000 (2–7 days, 50–80% success)

BAYAS offers a no-recovery, no-fee policy on all data recovery work. WhatsApp 01712-644590 for a free diagnosis.

For the complete computer repair guide, see the Computer Repair in Dhaka Complete Guide.

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What to do RIGHT NOW (emergency steps)

If you are reading this in an emergency, here is the priority order:

If your HDD is making clicking, beeping, or grinding sounds

1. Power down the computer immediately — every additional power cycle reduces recovery chances
2. Do not run any software, including "recovery" tools from Google
3. Do not open the HDD case — dust destroys platters
4. Do not shake, drop, or knock the drive
5. Bring it to a data recovery specialist within 24 hours

If your SSD is not detected after a power surge

1. Stop using the SSD immediately
2. Do not run chkdsk, fsck, or any disk utility
3. Try the SSD in a different computer (with a different cable) to rule out cable/motherboard issues
4. If still not detected, bring it to a specialist

If you accidentally deleted files or formatted a drive

1. Stop using the drive immediately — new writes overwrite the deleted data
2. Do not install any recovery software on the same drive
3. If using Windows, do not empty the recycle bin
4. Bring the drive (or laptop) to a specialist OR use reputable recovery software from a different drive

If you spilled water/liquid on a drive

1. Do not power on the drive
2. Do not dry it with a hair dryer (heat damages components)
3. Do not put it in rice (rice dust makes it worse)
4. Wrap in paper towel, put in a sealed bag, bring to specialist within 24 hours

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Types of data loss (and recovery success rates)

1. Logical failure (95%+ recovery rate)

Symptoms: Drive is detected, but files are missing, corrupted, or the partition is gone.

Common causes:

• Accidental deletion
• Accidental format
• File system corruption
• Virus or malware
• Software crash during write
• Power loss during write

Recovery approach: Software-based recovery using specialized tools (R-Studio, DMDE, TestDisk). No physical work needed.

Cost in Dhaka: BDT 3,000–8,000. Time: 1–2 days.

2. HDD physical failure (80–90% recovery rate)

Symptoms: Drive makes clicking, beeping, or grinding sounds. Drive is not detected in BIOS.

Common causes:

• Head crash (most common physical failure)
• Motor failure
• Bad sectors
• PCB (circuit board) failure
• Drop or impact

Recovery approach: Clean room + donor parts + specialized imaging equipment. HDD platters are opened in a clean environment (dust particles destroy them).

Cost in Dhaka: BDT 8,000–18,000 (basic), BDT 12,000–22,000 (head replacement). Time: 2–5 days.

3. SSD failure (variable, 60–90% recovery rate)

Symptoms: SSD not detected, or detected but not accessible.

Common causes:

• Controller failure (the chip that manages the flash memory)
• NAND chip failure
• Power surge damage
• Firmware corruption
• Wear-out (SSDs have a limited write cycle)

Recovery approach: Varies by failure type:

• Logical: software recovery
• Controller: chip-off recovery (soldering equipment)
• NAND: direct chip read (specialized equipment)

Cost in Dhaka: BDT 5,000–15,000 (typical), BDT 12,000–25,000 (chip-off). Time: 1–3 days for typical, 3–7 days for chip-off.

4. Water/liquid damage (50–80% recovery rate)

Symptoms: Drive not detected after spill.

Common causes:

• Coffee, water, juice spilled on laptop
• Dropped in water
• Flood / rain damage
• Humidity damage (less common in BD, more common in coastal areas)

Recovery approach: Clean + dry + image the drive. Time matters — corrosion starts within hours.

Cost in Dhaka: BDT 5,000–20,000. Time: 2–7 days.

5. USB / SD card (90%+ recovery rate)

Symptoms: USB or SD card not detected, or detected as "unformatted."

Common causes:

• Bent connector
• Broken solder joints
• Controller failure
• NAND wear-out

Recovery approach: Usually chip-off for failed controllers, or logical recovery for corrupted files.

Cost in Dhaka: BDT 1,500–5,000. Time: 1–2 days.

6. Mobile phone (70–90% recovery rate)

Symptoms: Phone won't boot, screen broken, accidentally deleted photos.

Recovery approach: Chip-off, JTAG, or software (depends on phone model and encryption).

Cost in Dhaka: BDT 3,000–10,000. Time: 1–3 days.

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What we can recover

• ✅ Family photos and videos (any format)
• ✅ Business documents, spreadsheets, presentations
• ✅ Email archives (PST, MBOX)
• ✅ Databases (SQL, Access)
• ✅ Source code
• ✅ Design files (PSD, AI, Figma exports)
• ✅ Video projects (Premiere, Final Cut)
• ✅ Audio projects (WAV, project files)
• ✅ Tax records and financial data
• ✅ CAD drawings
• ✅ Academic work (thesis, research)
• ✅ Crypto wallet files (specialized)

What we cannot recover

• ❌ Data overwritten by new files (gone forever)
• ❌ Data on physically destroyed drives (shredded, fire-damaged beyond recognition)
• ❌ Data on drives that have been degaussed (industrial demagnetization)
• ❌ Encrypted data where the encryption key is lost

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Data recovery pricing in Dhaka 2026

Service	Price (BDT)	Time	Success rate
Logical recovery (formatted/deleted)	3,000–8,000	1–2 days	95%+
HDD head replacement	12,000–22,000	2–5 days	75–85%
HDD PCB swap	6,000–12,000	1–3 days	70–85%
SSD logical recovery	5,000–12,000	1–3 days	85%+
SSD chip-off recovery	12,000–25,000	3–7 days	60–80%
USB/SD card recovery	1,500–5,000	1–2 days	90%+
Water-damaged drive	5,000–20,000	2–7 days	50–80%
Mobile phone data recovery	3,000–10,000	1–3 days	70–90%
RAID recovery (per disk)	8,000–20,000	3–7 days	70–90%
NAS recovery	10,000–25,000	3–7 days	70–85%

BAYAS offers a no-recovery, no-fee policy. If we cannot recover your data, you pay nothing.

For the full pricing guide across all repair types, see the Computer Repair Cost in Bangladesh 2026.

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What you should NEVER do before data recovery

These are the most common mistakes that turn a recoverable situation into a permanent one:

1. Do not run chkdsk / fsck / disk utility on a failing drive — these tools make the failure worse
2. Do not open the HDD case — even one dust particle destroys the platters
3. Do not put a wet drive in rice — rice dust contaminates
4. Do not use a hair dryer to dry a wet drive — heat damages the controller and NAND
5. Do not keep powering on a clicking drive — each power cycle can cause additional head damage
6. Do not run "free" recovery software from a sketchy website — many are malware
7. Do not write new data to the affected drive — overwriting makes recovery impossible
8. Do not attempt DIY platter swap — requires ISO Class 5 clean room

If you have already done any of these, recovery is harder but not always impossible. Bring the drive to a specialist for an honest assessment.

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The data recovery process at BAYAS

1. WhatsApp or call 01712-644590 with the device and issue
2. Free phone consultation (5–10 min) — we identify the failure type and likely cost
3. Bring or ship the device to our service center (free pickup in Dhaka)
4. Free initial assessment (BDT 0, no obligation)
5. Written estimate with expected cost, time, and success rate
6. Approval and recovery work begins — typically same day
7. Recovery complete — we send you a list of recovered files
8. Delivery of recovered data on a new drive (BDT 1,500 for a 500GB external) or your drive (after we fix it)
9. No-recovery, no-fee — if we cannot recover, you pay nothing

We never charge for diagnostics. We never start work without written approval.

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How to choose a data recovery specialist in Dhaka

Data recovery is the most technical of all computer repair work. Choose carefully.

5 green flags

1. Clean room or partner clean room — for HDD physical recovery, a Class 100 / ISO 5 clean room is required. Ask where the work is done.
2. No-recovery, no-fee policy — a confident specialist offers this
3. Written estimate with success rate — not a vague quote
4. Imaging equipment shown — professional recovery uses hardware imagers (DeepSpar, Atto, etc.) not just software
5. Track record with similar cases — ask for case studies

5 red flags

1. "We will try our best" with no written success rate
2. "Full payment upfront" — payment should be on success
3. "Open the HDD and clean it" — opening without a clean room destroys platters
4. No equipment shown — relies entirely on software
5. "100% guaranteed" — no professional offers 100% on physical recovery

For the general guide to choosing a computer repair service, see How to choose a computer repair service in Dhaka.

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Preventing data loss (the only real fix)

Data recovery is expensive. Prevention is cheap.

The 3-2-1 backup rule

• 3 copies of your data
• 2 on different media (e.g., local drive + cloud)
• 1 offsite (cloud or remote location)

For most Bangladesh users, this means:

• 1 copy on your computer's drive
• 1 copy on an external drive (BDT 3,500–5,000 for 1TB)
• 1 copy in the cloud (Google Drive BDT 300/month for 100GB, OneDrive BDT 350/month for 1TB)

BAYAS can set up automated backups for BDT 1,500–3,000 (one-time, includes 30 days of support).

Other prevention tips

1. Replace HDDs every 4–5 years — they fail eventually, no exceptions
2. Replace SSDs at 80%+ wear — check with CrystalDiskInfo
3. Use a UPS for desktop computers — power surges kill drives
4. Don't move a running HDD-based laptop — the head can crash
5. Keep liquids away from laptops — most data loss is from spills

For the full data backup guide, see Data backup and computer maintenance.

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What to do if the recovery was unsuccessful

If a specialist recovers partial data, check what you have carefully. Sometimes the most important files are recovered even if other files are not.

If recovery is unsuccessful, options are:

1. Try a different specialist (different equipment, different expertise)
2. Accept the loss and implement better backup practices immediately
3. For businesses, consult a data recovery lawyer for insurance claims

BAYAS provides an honest second opinion if you have a failed recovery from another shop.

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Ready to book?

BAYAS offers no-recovery, no-fee data recovery in Dhaka with pickup and delivery service. Free initial assessment with a written estimate.

WhatsApp 01712-644590 or call us today.

For the complete guide to data recovery, computer repair, and IT support, see the Computer Repair in Dhaka Complete Guide.

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Last updated: June 2026. Reviewed by BAYAS data recovery specialists.