Wikipedia:WikiProject Bangladesh
![]() | This is WikiProject Bangladesh, a collaboration area for Wikipedians interested in improving coverage of Bangladesh. New participants are welcome; please feel free to participate! Sub projects: Villages of Bangladesh • Bangladeshi Universities • Bangladeshi Colleges • Bangladesh Premier League |
Some Wikipedians have formed a project to better organize information in articles related to Bangladesh. This page and its subpages contain their suggestions; it is hoped that this project will help to focus the efforts of other Wikipedians. If you would like to help, please inquire on the talk page and see the to-do list there.
Scope
[edit]Bangladesh articles by quality and importance | |||||||
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Quality | Importance | ||||||
Top | High | Mid | Low | NA | ??? | Total | |
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1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||
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2 | 4 | 6 | ||||
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1 | 1 | |||||
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2 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 35 | ||
B | 26 | 53 | 74 | 141 | 2 | 296 | |
C | 30 | 178 | 359 | 1,071 | 7 | 1,645 | |
Start | 49 | 788 | 5,703 | 30 | 6,570 | ||
Stub | 1 | 28 | 11,260 | 5 | 11,294 | ||
List | 7 | 133 | 502 | 642 | |||
Category | 6,133 | 6,133 | |||||
Disambig | 47 | 47 | |||||
File | 481 | 481 | |||||
Portal | 34 | 34 | |||||
Project | 47 | 47 | |||||
Template | 671 | 671 | |||||
NA | 4 | 628 | 456 | 1,088 | |||
Other | 3 | 134 | 137 | ||||
Draft | 14 | 14 | |||||
Assessed | 59 | 293 | 1,403 | 19,328 | 8,017 | 44 | 29,144 |
Unassessed | 24 | 92 | 116 | ||||
Total | 59 | 293 | 1,403 | 19,352 | 8,017 | 136 | 29,260 |
WikiWork factors (?) | ω = 108,153 | Ω = 5.45 |
This wikiproject focuses on creation, improvement and promotion of Bangladesh-related articles in Wikipedia. The scope of the project includes Bangladeshi culture, way of life, geography, people, history and society.
For a list of current articles see here.
Participants
[edit]Please feel free to add your name to this list here if you would like to join the project; you are also encouraged to participate in any of our descendant WikiProjects that might interest you.
Outline of knowledge
[edit]Reviewing AFDs
[edit]Add the page Wikipedia:WikiProject Deletion sorting/Bangladesh to your watchlist to receive notifications of Bangladesh related articles that are nominated for deletion.
Keep the list updated by adding any relevant AFD nominations you may come across and remove any that have been closed.
Things to do
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A big task
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Place the WikiProject Bangladesh banner on the DISCUSSION (aka "TALK") PAGE of every Bangladesh and Bengal related entry. Here is how to do this:
A list of all pages currently with this banner can be found at Category:WikiProject Bangladesh articles. For a systematic category tree check Wikipedia:WikiProject Bangladesh/Categorization. You can do more to the {{WikiProject Bangladesh}} banner. For additional information check Template:WikiProject Bangladesh. If an article included in Category:WikiProject Bangladesh articles is assessed as B or higher you may try adding {{Portal|Bangladesh}} to the article page, under a section called "See also" or "External links". |
Article alerts
[edit]Did you know
- 13 Jul 2025 – Luchi (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Vigilantcosmicpenguin (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jun 2025 – Saidur Rahman Dawn (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Arconning (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Jun 2025 – Selim Al Deen Muktamanch (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by FaysaLBinDaruL (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 05 Aug 2025 – Saddam Hussain (Chhatra League) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by DeloarAkram (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 03 Aug 2025 – Bangladesh Liberation War and Islam (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Thebiguglyalien (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 02 Aug 2025 – Didarul Islam (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Celjski Grad (t · c); see discussion (12 participants)
- 02 Aug 2025 – M Sharfuddin Anik (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Spiderone (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 01 Aug 2025 – The Bangladesh Today (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Worldbruce (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 01 Aug 2025 – Shakti Foundation (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by CresiaBilli (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
- 31 Jul 2025 – A. K. Mohammed Ali Sikder (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Worldbruce (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 26 Jul 2025 – The Westin Dhaka (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Worldbruce (t · c); see discussion (6 participants; relisted)
- 26 Jul 2025 – Tanveer Evan (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Worldbruce (t · c); see discussion (0 participants; relisted)
- 25 Jul 2025 – Domm (film) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bovineboy2008 (t · c); see discussion (6 participants; relisted)
- (10 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 05 Aug 2025 – Saddam Hussain (Chhatra League) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by DeloarAkram (t · c) was deproded by Eva UX (t · c) on 05 Aug 2025
- 30 Jul 2025 – MA Halim (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Aaaas216& (t · c) was deproded by 1isall (t · c) on 01 Aug 2025
- 30 Jul 2025 – United Bengali Liberation Front (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by RidgelantRL (t · c) and endorsed by Bearian (t · c) on 01 Aug 2025 was deleted
- 28 Jul 2025 – Ferdous Hasan Salim (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Aaaas216& (t · c) was deproded by 1isall (t · c) on 01 Aug 2025
- 27 Jul 2025 – A.K.Mohammed Ali Sikder (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Worldbruce (t · c) was redirected to A. K. Mohammed Ali Sikder (talk · edit · hist) by Necrothesp (t · c) on 30 Jul 2025
- 27 Jul 2025 – Fyakra (web series) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Worldbruce (t · c) was deleted
- 27 Jul 2025 – Komlapur Secondary School (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Worldbruce (t · c) was deleted
- 26 Jul 2025 – Haji Jamir Uddin Shafina Women's College (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Worldbruce (t · c) was deleted
- 26 Jul 2025 – The Bangladesh Today (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Worldbruce (t · c) was deproded by Kvng (t · c) on 01 Aug 2025
- 25 Jul 2025 – Aref Karim (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by JB99554 (t · c) was deleted
Categories for discussion
- 29 Jul 2025 – Category:Bangladeshi pathologists (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by LibStar (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Jul 2025 – Category:Bangladeshi hospital administrators (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by LibStar (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 24 Jul 2025 – Category:Bangladeshi physiotherapists (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by LibStar (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Miscellany for deletion
- 05 Aug 2025 – Draft:Free Document Maker (talk · edit · hist) was MfDed by Kovcszaln6 (t · c); see discussion
Requests for comments
- 25 Jul 2025 – Flag of Bangladesh (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Kaim Amin (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Jun 2025 – Babur (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by पाटलिपुत्र (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 04 Aug 2025 – Islamization in Bangladesh (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Islamism in Bangladesh by Ahammed Saad (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Aug 2025 – Meghna Division (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Comilla Division by Guspirius092742 (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Aug 2025 – Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations, New York by Goku from bd (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Jul 2025 – Provisional Government of Bangladesh (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Mujibnagar Government by Asianeditorz (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Jul 2025 – 2025 Dhaka fighter jet crash (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to 2025 Dhaka Chengdu J-7 crash by Cyrobyte (t · c); see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 27 Jul 2025 – Kushtia Model Thana (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Kushtia Sadar Upazila by Worldbruce (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Jul 2025 – March to Gopalganj (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to 2025 Gopalganj clashes by Ahammed Saad (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Aug 2025 – Greater Bangladesh (talk · edit · hist) proposed for merging to United Bengal by 99.89.36.232 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Articles for creation
- 04 Aug 2025 – Draft:Trial of Sheikh Hasina (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Goku from bd (t · c)
- 03 Aug 2025 – Draft:Ashulia immolation killings (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Goku from bd (t · c)
- 01 Aug 2025 – Draft:Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN Office & other International Organizations in Geneva (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Goku from bd (t · c)
- 28 Jul 2025 – Draft:Ajijul Hasan Surzo (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by CraftFilmsWiki (t · c)
- 11 Jul 2025 – Draft:Accession of Bangladesh to ASEAN (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Kaliper1 (t · c)
- 31 Jul 2025 – Draft:MASARA X (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by Nazmus Sakib (t · c) was deleted
- 30 Jul 2025 – Draft:Abdullah Al Imran (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by 2404:1C40:3E8:4ABF:1856:ED2D:21EE:6FBA (t · c) was deleted
- 25 Jul 2025 – Draft:Boli (The Wrestler) (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by CyberAura (t · c) was deleted
- 12 Jul 2025 – Draft:Lipstick (2024 film) (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by 103.89.25.20 (t · c) was declined by Josedimaria (t · c) on 01 Aug 2025
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Templates
[edit]To award a participant with a barnstar you may make use of - {{subst:WikiProject Bangladesh/barnstar|message ~~~~}}. It would look something like:
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The Bangladeshi Barnstar of National Merit | |
I award this barnstar for your outstanding contribution to Bangladesh related article. Bangladeshi Wikipedian 19:27, 11 March 2007 (UTC) |
- General Bangladesh related articles: {{Bangladesh-stub}}
- People related articles: {{Bangladesh-bio-stub}}
- Geography related articles: {{Bangladesh-geo-stub}}
- History related articles: {{Bangladesh-hist-stub}}
- Education related articles: {{Bangladesh-edu-stub}}
- Organization related articles: {{Bangladesh-org-stub}}
- Structure related articles: {{Bangladesh-struct-stub}}
- Geography
- For districts and divisions: {{Divisions and districts of Bangladesh}}
- History
- For Liberation War articles: {{Bangladesh liberation}} • {{Indo-Pakistani War of 1971}}
- For Language Movement articles: {{Language Movement}}
- For public universities: {{Public Universities of Bangladesh}}
- For private universities: {{Private Universities of Bangladesh}}
- Politics
- For presidents: {{BangladeshPresidents}}
- For prime ministers: {{BangladeshPrimeMinisters}}
- For electeions: {{Bangladeshi elections}}
- International relations
- For relations with India: {{Bangladesh–India relations}} • {{India–Bangladesh land border checkpoints}}
- Sports
- For cricket: {{Bangladeshi cricket seasons}} • {{International cricket tours of Bangladesh}} • {{Bangladeshi first-class cricket clubs}}
- For Football: {{Bangladesh League 2010-11}} • {{Bangladesh Professional Football League}}
- Other sports: {{Bangladesh at the Commonwealth Games}}
- Add this userbox {{User WikiProject Bangladesh}} to your userboxes to direct editors to WikiProject Bangladesh from your userpage.
- To generally indicate a Bangladeshi user you may use {{User Bangladesh}} or any other from category:Bangladesh user templates
To attract other Wikipedians to work for WikiProject Bangladesh, you may use the following advertisement banner on your userpage or talk page:

Use the following code:
<imagemap>
- Image:Qxz-ad90.gif|center|Wikipedia:WikiProject Bangladesh
- default [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Bangladesh|Wikipedia:WikiProject Bangladesh]]
- desc none
</imagemap>
Also, please feel free to invite your friends and relatives with academic interest to visit Wikipedia and contribute to Bangladesh related articles.
Adopt an article scheme
[edit]- For an extensive list of articles pertaining to this project see Category:WikiProject Bangladesh articles
Similar to the Collaboration of the week, but on a smaller scale, you might want to "adopt" an article. This would involve doing the research, writing, formatting and adding images (if possible) for either a non-existent article, a stub or a very short article. Of course, everyone else can still edit an adopted article, and you can work on other things too, but the idea is to find a focus for a while, to try and build up the number of quality articles the Project has produced. If you have adopted an article, please, feel free to add that information here.
Past adoptions: Grameen family of organizations (adopted by Aditya Kabir) • History of aviation in Bangladesh (adopted by Aditya Kabir) • Cox's Bazar (adopted by Arman Aziz) • List of Bengali language authors (chronological) (adopted by Arman Aziz) • Bir Uttom (adopted by Anwarul Islam) • Bir Bikrom (adopted by Anwarul Islam) • Foreign relations of Bangladesh (adopted by Styles-P1) • Timeline of Bangladeshi history (adopted by Sabih) • Tangail (adopted by nafSadh) • List of British Bangladeshis (adopted by Tanbircdq) • Guthia Mosque (adopted by Aaqib Shatil) • 1988 Chittagong Massacre (adopted by Aaqib Shatil) • Swadhinata Stambha (adopted by Aaqib Shatil) • Sonakanda Fort (adopted by Aaqib Shatil) • Cox's Bazar Beach (adopted by Mehedi Abedin)
Featured adoptions: Shahbag (adopted by Aditya Kabir) • Bengali Language Movement (adopted by Tarif Ezaz) • Biman Bangladesh Airlines (adopted by AA) • List of universities in Bangladesh (adopted by Niaz) • Portal:Bangladesh (adopted by Arman Aziz)
Good adoptions: Muhammad Yunus (adopted by Arman Aziz) • Grameen Bank (adopted by Arman Aziz) • Sitakunda Upazila (adopted by Aditya Kabir) • British Bangladeshi (adopted by Mohsin) • Banglapedia (adopted by Aditya Kabir) • Kazi Nazrul Islam (adopted by Vinegarymass911)
Guidelines
[edit]The goal of Wikipedia is to become a complete, accurate encyclopaedia. The three major content policies (verifiability, no original research and a neutral point of view) and notability contain important advise and rules on how to achieve accuracy, so careful fact checking is strongly recommended. Remain objective as possible. The point and ideal of Wikipedia is to create an encyclopaedic neutral body of knowledge. Avoid using the first-person point of view (emphasising the facts; not the editor). Explain the evidence (from the links and references) and explain the reasons of any conclusions. Remember, Wikipedia is not about just writing whatever is true (See: Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not), it is about writing whatever can be verified as truth. See Wikipedia:Citing sources for why we cite sources, and Wikipedia:Citation templates for ways of citing sources properly.
Don't over-categorize
[edit]Having added an article to, say, Category:Massacres in Bangladesh, there's no need to also add that article to Category:War crimes in Bangladesh, Category:Bangladesh Liberation War, Category:History of Bangladesh or Category:Bangladesh. The category hierarchy expresses the fact that every article about Massacres in Bangladesh is an article about War crimes in Bangladesh and an article Bangladesh Liberation War.
Public domain photographs
[edit]According to Bangladesh copyright act of 2000 (covered by The Daily Star), all photographs enter the public domain after sixty years counted from the beginning of the following calendar year after they were first published (i.e. as of 2011, prior to 1 January 2051). Try to upload as many such images as relevant and tag them with {{PD-Bangladesh}}.
According to the Bangladesh copyright act of 2000 (covered by The Daily Star), artistic recreations of public architecture and art work are exceptions to the rights of authors. The Copyright Act provides certain exceptions to infringement. The objective of these provisions is to enable the encouragement of private study and research and promotion of education. Feel free to upload as many such images as relevant and tag them with {{FoP-Bangladesh}}.
Sources
[edit]The goal of Wikipedia is to become a complete, accurate encyclopedia. Verifiability is an important tool to achieve accuracy, so it is strongly recommended to check facts. However, don't be too keen to remove unverified information at the cost of completeness. Wikipedia does not publish original research. Its content is determined by previously published information rather than the beliefs or experiences of its editors. Even if you're sure something is true, it must be verifiable before you can add it. All material in Wikipedia mainspace, including everything in articles, lists and captions, must be verifiable. All quotations, and any material whose verifiability has been challenged or is likely to be challenged, must include an inline citation that directly supports the material. If no reliable third-party sources can be found on a topic, Wikipedia should not have an article on it.
Levels of references
[edit]- Primary sources: Primary sources are original materials.
- Secondary sources: In scholarship, a secondary source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere. Base articles largely on reliable secondary sources. (For more information, see the Primary, secondary, and tertiary sources section of the No original research policy, and the Misuse of primary sources section of the BLP policy)
- Tertiary sources: Constitute index and/or textual condensation of primary and secondary sources. Some examples of tertiary sources are almanacs, guide books, survey articles, timelines, and user guides. Depending on the topic of research, a scholar may use a bibliography, dictionary, or encyclopedia as either a tertiary or a secondary source.
Tools
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A list of articles needing cleanup associated with this project is available. See also the tool's wiki page and the index of WikiProjects.
- Main tool page: tools.wmflabs.org
- refill - Edits bare references - adds title/dates etc. to bare references
- makeref - Get references in wiki format for news articles, journal papers, websites, books etc.