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Amader Bangla Keyboard, published by WindowsBanglaKeyboard, is a phonetic Bangla input method for the Windows platform, designed to let users type Bangla text in any application. Categorized as an input method and typing utility, it is implemented as a TSF (Text Services Framework) Text Input Processor, which allows it to integrate with the Windows text input system rather than operating as a standalone tool. Its core purpose is transliteration: users type romanized Bangla, and the software converts it into the corresponding Bangla script in real time — for example, typing "amar" produces আমার. This makes it suitable for users who are comfortable with a standard Latin keyboard layout but need to produce Bangla text for communication, document writing, messaging, or general everyday computing without learning a traditional Bangla keyboard layout. The software includes live composition, so conversions appear as the user types, along with a Bangla/English toggle bound to the Ctrl+Shift+B shortcut for quickly switching between input modes. A built-in typing guide is included to help users learn the phonetic mapping, and a word suggestion feature is backed by a dictionary of approximately 65,000 words; the dictionary learns from the user's selections over time, improving the relevance of its suggestions with continued use. The software supports multiple Windows hardware architectures, with builds available for x64, x86, and ARM64 systems, covering both traditional desktop machines and newer ARM-based Windows devices. The current version is 0.11.0, and the catalog records two versions in total, indicating that the software has received at least one update beyond its initial release. Amader Bangla Keyboard addresses the need for accessible Bangla text entry on Windows by combining phonetic transliteration, system-level input integration, adaptive suggestions, and broad architecture support in a single input method package.
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