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Bhikitia · The open encyclopedia

A world of knowledge.
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Explore people, places, ideas, and discoveries. Bhikitia is an independent, multilingual encyclopedia connecting local knowledge with a global readership.

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Founded in Bangladesh.
Building for a global community.
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Jimmy Wales

Jimmy Wales is an American internet entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of Wikipedia. Explore his story and the ideas behind one of the world’s most widely read reference projects.

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Portrait of Kazi Nazrul Islam

Discover the life and work of Kazi Nazrul Islam, the poet known for his enduring place in Bengali literature and culture.

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Bhikitia began in Bangladesh in October 2024 with a simple ambition: make knowledge more accessible. Today, its English and Bengali editions offer a home for learning across cultures, languages, and disciplines.

Our direction is international. We aim to connect overlooked stories and regional expertise with readers everywhere, while carrying forward the Bengali edition that shaped our beginnings.

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