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Bengali Keyboard: Bangla InScript, National (Jatiya) and Probhat
Write Bangla messages and study notes with a choice of InScript, the Bangladesh National layout or Probhat phonetic key positions.
Bengali Keyboard: Bangla InScript, National (Jatiya) and Probhat: InScript groups related vowel signs and consonants. National uses the Bangladesh standard positions. Probhat places many sounds on familiar Latin keys; it maps keys rather than converting English words. Runs 100% locally in your browser with zero server file uploads.
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Mapping is active only inside the text box. Key captions show physical positions. Base and Shift levels are available; extra characters are below. Paste and device input methods also work.
Extra characters
Text is saved on this device for this keyboard. Clear removes it. Nothing is uploaded. System fonts display the script; missing glyphs may need a device font update.
Layout and standard
InScript: IS 13194:1991; enhanced InScript: IS 16350:2016. BIS overview: https://bis.gov.in/other/Keyboards_14062016.pdf . National: BDS 1738:2004; revision history: https://bcc.gov.bd/pages/static-pages/688a355bf1fb5aa36c85a0b9 . Probhat is a phonetic alternative, not a national standard.
Layout source: https://sources.debian.org/src/xkeyboard-config/2.26-2/symbols/bd/ ; https://sources.debian.org/src/xkeyboard-config/2.29-2/symbols/in . XKB data is available under permissive X11 terms: https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xkeyboard-config/xkeyboard-config . Base and Shift levels are shown; extra characters are supplied as buttons.
Typing and device setup
Mapping applies only while the text box is focused. Paste and device input methods remain available. System fonts shape the characters; if characters are missing, enable a font that covers the script on your device.
Add a system input source in your device language or keyboard settings when you need to type in other applications. Windows guide: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/input-devices/manage-the-language-and-keyboard-input-layout-settings-in-windows ; macOS guide: https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/mchlp1406/mac
How to use it
- Focus the text box and type with your physical keyboard or click the displayed keys.
- Choose a layout or typing method when offered; use Shift for the second key level.
- Copy the text, or clear the text saved for this keyboard on this device.
Privacy & limitations
Your text stays in this browser and is saved locally for this keyboard. Nothing is uploaded. Clear removes the saved text.
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Frequently asked questions
Which National layout is shown?
The base and Shift positions of the XKB Bangladesh National layout, based on BDS 1738:2004. Bangladesh later issued BDS 1738:2018; this page does not claim full support for its four levels.
How do I type a conjunct?
Type the first consonant, the virama and then the next consonant. Your device font shapes the sequence. Independent vowels are in the extra characters panel.
Does Probhat turn English words into Bangla?
Probhat is a phonetic key layout. Each physical key enters a character; it does not translate words or infer spelling.
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