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Van Anh Dam
Network Management Specialist
Wikimedia Europe
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On Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 9:29 AM Shakil Hosen
mds851913@gmail.com wrote:
> 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,
> --
> *Shakil Hosen *(he/him)
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