Bengali now must on Siliguri signboards & hoardings
Siliguri: Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) has issued a new directive making Bengali language mandatory on all signboards ...
How a blacksmith from Serampore created the first Bengali typeface 250 years ago
Panchanan Karmakar’s creation led to the printing of the first Bengali language book, and his legacy will soon be showcased ...
Bengali language must in all signboards in Siliguri, says civic body chief
Deb explained that the decision aims to promote and preserve Bengal's linguistic heritage while ensuring inclusivity for all ...
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Siliguri Mandates Bengali on Signboards to Celebrate Linguistic Heritage
Siliguri Municipal Corporation requires Bengali language to be prominently displayed on all signboards, promoting Bengal's linguistic heritage. This directive, effective by April 14, aims for ...
Bengali litterateurs protest ‘omission’ of Bengali from Sahitya Akademi Award this year
Controversy surrounds the exclusion of Bengali literature from the 2024 Sahitya Akademi Award, sparking widespread ...
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Bangla or Bengali: which should be used?
Bangla is what we native Bangalees call the language. And so that is what it should be known as. Just like Hindi, Urdu, or Tamil. So why not use the word Bangla globally, instead of "Bengali?" ...
Chakma language is not Bengali, community tells panel for linguistic minorities
Chakma National Council of India demands official recognition of Chakma language in Mizoram, condemns misidentification as Bengali.