Dear Wikimedians,
We are delighted to share a moment of pride for the Wikimedia community in Bangladesh and beyond. Shabab Mustafa https://bn.wikipedia.org/s/up8l, President of Wikimedia Bangladesh, and Tanbin Islam Siyam https://bn.wikipedia.org/s/up8j, an Executive Committee member, have been honored https://www.dhakapost.com/national/345374 with Bangladesh’s second-highest civilian award, the Ekushey Padak https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekushey_Padak, alongside the Avro Keyboard team. This recognition celebrates their invaluable contribution to open-source software development and Bangla computing.
The Avro Keyboard team, led by Mehedi Hasan Khan https://bn.wikipedia.org/s/10hd, with key contributions from Rifat Nabi, Shabab Mustafa, and Tanbin Islam Siyam, played a pivotal role in making Bangla typing more accessible through Avro Keyboard https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Keyboard?wprov=wppw2—Bangladesh’s first free and fully Unicode-compliant Bangla writing software. Their work has empowered millions of users, significantly contributing to digital literacy and the preservation of the Bangla language online.
This recognition is a testament to the impact of open-source contributions and the power of free knowledge. On behalf of the Wikimedia movement, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Shabab Mustafa, Tanbin Islam Siyam, and the entire Avro team for this incredible achievement. Their dedication to digital accessibility and open knowledge continues to inspire communities worldwide.
Let’s celebrate this milestone together and continue working towards a more open and inclusive digital world!
Best regards,