Bangla Wikisource

Read and contribute Bengali texts in Wikisource, a free online library maintained by its reader community.

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About Bangla Wikisource

Bangla Wikisource is the Bengali-language edition of Wikisource, a free online library maintained by its reader community. It began on 10 August 2007 and describes itself as an open library that readers can help expand. The site reports 2,456 authors, 12,418 files, and 646 books ready for readers.

You can read Bengali texts, including featured works and recently added titles, and search Wikisource and its catalog. The homepage lists new additions by date, highlights a monthly proofreading work, and shows publication places on a map. Readers can contribute by adding texts and participating in proofreading and validation of pages.

It suits Bengali-speaking readers, students, and researchers looking for Bengali literature and older texts, as well as volunteers interested in helping proofread and preserve Bengali works.

Key features

  • Read Bengali texts in a free online library
  • Search the collection and catalog for works
  • Browse recently added works listed by date
  • Join monthly proofreading and validation work
  • Contribute texts as part of reader community
  • View books by place of publication
Best for: Bengali-speaking readers, students, and researchers seeking Bengali texts and volunteers interested in proofreading them.
Good for
  • Free to read and community-maintained
  • 646 books listed as ready for readers
  • Regularly updated list of new additions
  • Organized proofreading and validation workflow
Watch out for
  • Content and interface are in Bengali

Bangla Wikisource at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android, Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
Bengali
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Bangla Wikisource FAQ

What is Bangla Wikisource?
It is the Bengali-language edition of Wikisource, a free online library maintained by its reader community. It started on 10 August 2007.
Can I contribute to Bangla Wikisource?
Yes. Readers can help expand the library by adding texts and taking part in proofreading, including a monthly proofreading task.
What can I read on Bangla Wikisource?
You can read Bengali books and texts, with 646 books reported as ready for readers and new titles listed regularly.
Does Bangla Wikisource have search?
Yes. It provides Wikisource search and catalog search for finding works.
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