Bhikitia is a multilingual, community-powered digital encyclopedia devoted to spreading free, reliable, and culturally inclusive knowledge across the globe. Launched on October 1, 2024, by Bangladeshi poet and internet visionary Parvej Husen Talukder, Bhikitia was born out of a simple yet powerful belief: everyone deserves access to quality knowledge—in their own language.
In a world dominated by content in major languages, Bhikitia stands apart by putting underrepresented communities and cultures at the center of its mission.
Our Vision
To make knowledge free, inclusive, and accessible to everyone—regardless of language, background, or location.
Our Mission
- To build a comprehensive online encyclopedia that anyone can edit, enrich, and learn from.
- To promote educational equity by prioritizing underrepresented languages, topics, and communities.
- To preserve and share the cultural, historical, and intellectual wealth of the world, especially from South Asia and the Bengali-speaking world.
Key Features
- Multilingual Platform: Currently available in Bengali and English, with plans to expand to other major languages.
- Open Collaboration: Anyone can contribute to Bhikitia following community guidelines and editorial standards.
- Creative Commons Licensed: All content is released under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, ensuring free use with attribution.
- Safe for All Ages: Especially curated content for students and younger readers, making learning enjoyable and safe.
- Community First: Led by volunteers, educators, editors, and cultural contributors who believe in open knowledge.
Governance
Bhikitia is guided by the Bhikitia Authority, a volunteer-based governing body that ensures the ethical, technical, and editorial integrity of the platform. The council operates transparently and in the best interest of the public.
Projects Under Bhikitia
- Bhikitia Pro – A premium, verified content extension of Bhikitia.
- Bhikitia Kids [Proposed]– A child-friendly edition tailored for educational and safe search use.
Get Involved
Bhikitia is a platform built by the people, for the people. Whether you’re a writer, researcher, teacher, student, or enthusiast, you can contribute to articles, suggest improvements, or help translate content into your native language.
🔗 Visit: https://bhikitia.org
✍️ Start editing: https://en.bhikitia.org
🌐 Bengali version: https://bn.bhikitia.org
Contact Us
📧 Email: info@bhikitia.org
🌍 Location: Operated remotely by a global community of contributors.
“Free knowledge is the right of every human being. Bhikitia stands as a torch of truth, culture, and empowerment.”
— Parvej Husen Talukder, Founder
