Draft:Bhikitia
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Bhikitia (Bengali: ভিকিটিয়া)is a Bangladeshi open encyclopedia[1][2] that was launched in October 2024.[3] It is open for editing by anyone.[3][4]
Type of site | Online encyclopedia |
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| Available in | 2 languages |
List of languages | |
| Country of origin | Bangladesh |
| Founder | Parvej Husen Talukder[5] |
| CEO | Muhammad Mamun Ur Rashid |
| Industry | Wiki Encyclopedia |
| URL | https://bhikitia.org |
| Commercial | No |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 1 October 2024 |
| Current status | Active |
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Submission declined on 9 December 2025 by MCE89 (talk).
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| Submission declined on 4 January 2025 by Theroadislong (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:
Declined by Theroadislong 14 months ago.
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| Submission declined on 17 November 2024 by GrabUp (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for web content. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:
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Comment: I can't see any sign that these sources are either independent or reliable. Almost all are unbylined, a few feature identical or near-identical text published in separate publications, and some contain language that would be extremely strange to see from an independent journalist. MCE89 (talk) 15:13, 9 December 2025 (UTC)
History
Bhikitia, founded in 1st October 2024, started as a Bengali language encyclopedia.[1] It later expanded to include an English version, growing its global reach.[3][6]
It is managed by the Bhikitia Authority, The authority is responsible for maintaining content quality, implementing policies, and supporting the community of contributors.[7] However, its role is not to control or govern users, but to provide guidance and ensure a safe and enriching information platform for all.[8]
Editions
| Name | Language | Pages | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengali Bhikitia | Bengali language | 2700+ | https://bn.bhikitia.org | Active |
| English Bhikitia | English language | 1600+ | https://en.bhikitia.org | Active |
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 Aftabujjaman labeled Bhikitia a "fake website"[9]. These claims were strongly denied by the Bhikitia Council, which emphasized its independence and adherence to transparent practices.[10]
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