User:ꠢꠣꠍꠘ ꠞꠣꠎꠣ/Feedback on Wikimedia Bangladesh

Feedback on Wikimedia Bangladesh, focusing on whether they are catering to all 50 languages, addressing knowledge gaps, and whether the dominant language communities (such as Bengali) are supporting or disrupting smaller language projects:

1. Coverage of all 50 languages: Wikimedia Bangladesh seems to primarily focus on Bengali and some other regional languages such as Bishnupriya Manipuri and Santali, but it is unclear whether they are actively supporting all 50 languages spoken in Bangladesh. It is important for them to expand their initiatives to ensure all local languages, including underrepresented ones like Sylheti and Chittagonian, are given attention and resources.
2. Knowledge gaps: There may be significant knowledge gaps in smaller language communities like Sylheti and Chittagonian, which might not have the same level of resources, contributors, or recognition as larger language projects like Bengali. Wikimedia Bangladesh could help bridge this gap by increasing awareness and providing dedicated resources to these languages.
3. Support for smaller languages: While the focus is understandably on Bengali, there is a concern that the dominant language community (Bengali) may inadvertently overshadow smaller language initiatives like Sylheti and Chittagonian. To promote linguistic diversity, Wikimedia Bangladesh must ensure that these communities receive sufficient support and recognition for their contributions.
4. Collaboration with smaller communities: Wikimedia Bangladesh could improve its collaboration with smaller language communities, ensuring that regional communities like the Sylhet and Chattogram Wikipedias receive the same level of attention and support as the more dominant ones. This includes promoting content creation, facilitating workshops, and encouraging active participation from speakers of these languages.
5. Resource allocation: The resources and funding distribution by Wikimedia Bangladesh should be equitable, ensuring that smaller language projects are not left behind. More targeted programs or grants should be introduced to help raise the profile and sustainability of Wikimedia projects in languages like Sylheti, Chittagonian, and others that are at risk of being marginalized.
6. Independent observer: An independent observer should assess whether the dominant language community is supporting or disrupting smaller language projects such as Sylheti and Chittagonian. This assessment should include reviewing the progress, growth, and any hurdles that may have been created by neighboring dominant language communities during the incubation of these smaller languages on Wikimedia. This could help identify any unintentional obstacles and ensure fair treatment for all languages.

These points could help Wikimedia Foundation refine its strategies for inclusivity and support the growth of all languages in the country, especially the less-represented ones. Policies that favor one language over others, often resulting in the loss of cultural identity and heritage for non-dominant language groups. --ꠢꠣꠍꠘ ꠞꠣꠎꠣ (talk) 07:21, 29 January 2025 (UTC)