Wikipedia:Bangla WikiMoitree
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| Formation | 2023 |
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| Founder | |
| Website | banglawikimaitree |
Bangla WikiMoitree is a collaborative initiative formed to support the expansion and development of Wikimedia projects in the Bengali language. It functions as a network that facilitates thematic and linguistic coordination and mutual collaboration among Wikimedia communities, affiliates, and informal groups related to Bengali language, culture, and heritage.[1][2]
Currently, the network has two affiliate members:
History
[edit]In 2023, during a meet-up of Bengali-speaking Wikimedians from Bangladesh and various parts of India at WikiConference India, discussions were held on forming a Wikimedia hub for the Bengali Wikimedia community.[3][4]
Activities
[edit]At the Wikimania conference held in Singapore in 2023, a project titled "Preserving Bengali Culture and Heritage" was launched to increase the digital representation of topics related to Bengali language, culture, and traditions. Under this project, an annual photography competition called Wiki Loves Bangla has been organized every year since 2024.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "International photo contest 'Wiki Loves Bangla' starts". The Business Standard. 14 January 2024. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Tushar, BM Imrad (15 January 2024). "'Wiki Loves Bangla 2024' to begin". Computer Bichitra. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ Hasan, Masum Al (20 August 2024). "WikiConference India 2023: A Confluence of Diversity and Collaboration". Wikibarta. Wikimedia Bangladesh. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "International photo contest 'Wiki Loves Bangla' begins". Daily Sangbad. 17 January 2024. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Technology Desk (24 January 2024). "Opportunity to win prizes by submitting photos of Bengali food". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 20 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
External links
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- On Meta-Wiki: Bangla WikiMoitree