Bijoy Bayanno for Windows

Easily type Bangla script

Bijoy Bayanno is a system utility that enables you to directly type Bangla characters with your keyboard. Developed by Mustafa Jabbar and released back in 2009, this handy program is a typing software that provides Bangla and Bengali font that is compatible with Unicode. It’s similar to Avro Keyboard in nature—however, this one isn’t an open-source program and can’t be flexible for most developers.

For everyone’s use

Bengali, also known as Bangla, is the official and most widely-spoken language of Bangladesh. The Bengali writing system or script is a cursive type of script, and thus, isn’t found by default on most computer systems—even if you open up the Character Map app. Fortunately, there is Bangla typing software available in various forms. One of these is Bijoy Bayanno or Bijoy 52, which is easy to use and allows you to quickly switch between Bangla and English.

This program has the basic features that most typing tools have. You can use it offline, and you can also change the compatibility to Non-Unicode or ANSI. Additionally, there are PDF typing sheets for this, which you can follow to enter words or phrases without spelling everything. However, these don’t come with the program and are only offered online.

Installing this tool is pretty easy. After unzipping the file, you have to launch the EXE file, which will start the installation. Take note that you’ll need to have Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 installed—otherwise, you’ll be prompted to get it first. Afterward, you can choose your operating system on the installation process, run the program once it’s finished, and input the activation key found on the included text document.

Not a lot of advanced functions

All in all, Bijoy Bayanno is a handy utility for anyone needing to type Bangla characters. This software can feel lacking, however, as it doesn’t have some of the more advanced features that other similar programs do. Plus, it’s not easily configurable with coding, which makes other programs a better choice for those looking for more versatility. If you want a simple tool, though, this is a great starting point.