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'''Bhikitia''' ( | '''Bhikitia''' ([[Bengali language|''Bengali'']]: ভিকিটিয়া) is a [[Bangladesh|Bangladeshi]] open [[encyclopedia]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=Staff |date=2024-11-05 |title=সিলেটী তরুণের তৈরী বিশ্বকোষ ‘ভিকিটিয়া’য় ব্যাপক সাড়া |url=https://dailyjalalabad.com/2024/11/347466/ |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=[[Daily Jalalabad]] |language=en-US}}</ref> that was launched in October 2024.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=kantho |first=sylheter |date=2024-10-28 |title=ভিকিটিয়ার হাজার মাইলফলক অর্জন |url=https://sylheterkantho.net/2024/10/28/305237/ |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=সিলেটের কণ্ঠ ডটকম |language=en-US}}</ref> It is open for editing by anyone.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
==History== | {{Infobox website | ||
| name = Bhikitia | |||
| logo = | |||
| logo_caption = | |||
| screenshot = | |||
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| type = Online encyclopedia | |||
| language = [[Bengali language]] </br> | |||
[[English Language]] | |||
| language_count = 2 | |||
| country_of_origin = [[Bangladesh]] | |||
| owner = Bhikitia Council | |||
| industry = [[Wiki]] </br> | |||
[[Encyclopedia]] | |||
| url = https://bhikitia.org | |||
| commercial = No | |||
| registration = Optional | |||
| launch_date = 1 October 2024 | |||
| current_status = Active | |||
}} | |||
== History == | |||
'''Bhikitia''', founded on 1 October 2024, started as a Bengali-language [[encyclopedia]].<ref name=":0" /> It later expanded to include an English version, growing its global reach. By November 2024, it hosted over 1,100 articles, offering diverse, user-generated content.<ref name=":1" /> | |||
== Governance == | |||
=== Bhikitia Council === | |||
'''Bhikitia''' is managed by the Bhikitia Council. The council is responsible for maintaining content quality, implementing policies, and supporting the community of contributors.<ref>{{Cite web |last=gonojagoron |date=2024-11-16 |title=ভিকিটিয়া পরিষদের নির্বাহী কমিটি ঘোষণা |url=https://dailygonojagoron.com/%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B7%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE/ |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=দৈনিক গণজাগরণ |language=bn-BD}}</ref> However, its role is not to control or govern users, but to provide guidance and ensure a safe and enriching information platform for all.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ভিকিটিয়া পরিষদের নির্বাহী কমিটি |url=https://jaintabarta.net/news-details?nid=21554&fbclid=IwY2xjawGlPYhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWhK602-c2USciD5mBVcCMV3M9vXUdJGozl3KJv2NbP4KXsobd1_K77MWw_aem_DJt9DslPKuPMDKCvhXfiHA |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=jaintabarta.net}}</ref> | |||
== Criticism == | |||
Since its launch, Bhikitia has faced criticism, particularly from some quarters of the online encyclopedia community. A notable controversy arose in November 2024 when a [[Bengali Wikipedia]] administrator labeled Bhikitia a "fake website" and accused its founder of engaging in unethical practices such as "sock puppetry." These claims were strongly denied by the Bhikitia Council, which emphasized its independence and adherence to transparent practices.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |date=2024-11-15 |title=ভিকিটিয়াকে ভুয়া আখ্যা: বিতর্কে বাংলা উইকিপিডিয়া |url=https://bdchitro.com/%e0%a6%ad%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%95%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%9f%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%af%e0%a6%bc%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%95%e0%a7%87-%e0%a6%ad%e0%a7%81%e0%a6%af%e0%a6%bc%e0%a6%be-%e0%a6%86%e0%a6%96%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%af%e0%a6%be/ |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=[[BD Chitro]]}}</ref> | |||
==Achievement== | ==Achievement== | ||
Revision as of 12:41, 10 December 2024
Bhikitia (Bengali: ভিকিটিয়া) is a Bangladeshi open encyclopedia[1] that was launched in October 2024.[2] It is open for editing by anyone.[2]
| Bhikitia | |
|---|---|
| URL | https://bhikitia.org |
| Commercial | No |
| Type | Online encyclopedia |
| Registration | Optional |
| Owner | Bhikitia Council |
| Current Status | Active |
| Languages | Bengali language English Language |
History
Bhikitia, founded on 1 October 2024, started as a Bengali-language encyclopedia.[1] It later expanded to include an English version, growing its global reach. By November 2024, it hosted over 1,100 articles, offering diverse, user-generated content.[2]
Governance
Bhikitia Council
Bhikitia is managed by the Bhikitia Council. The council is responsible for maintaining content quality, implementing policies, and supporting the community of contributors.[3] However, its role is not to control or govern users, but to provide guidance and ensure a safe and enriching information platform for all.[4]
Criticism
Since its launch, Bhikitia has faced criticism, particularly from some quarters of the online encyclopedia community. A notable controversy arose in November 2024 when a Bengali Wikipedia administrator labeled Bhikitia a "fake website" and accused its founder of engaging in unethical practices such as "sock puppetry." These claims were strongly denied by the Bhikitia Council, which emphasized its independence and adherence to transparent practices.[5]
Achievement
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 সিলেটী তরুণের তৈরী বিশ্বকোষ ‘ভিকিটিয়া’য় ব্যাপক সাড়া Accessed: 2024-11-17.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 ভিকিটিয়ার হাজার মাইলফলক অর্জন Accessed: 2024-11-17.
- ↑ ভিকিটিয়া পরিষদের নির্বাহী কমিটি ঘোষণা Accessed: 2024-11-17.
- ↑ ভিকিটিয়া পরিষদের নির্বাহী কমিটি Accessed: 2024-11-17.
- ↑ ভিকিটিয়াকে ভুয়া আখ্যা: বিতর্কে বাংলা উইকিপিডিয়া Accessed: 2024-11-17.