Hello,

I am so glad to inform you that, today, Bengali Wikipedia [1] reached the milestone of 1 million edits [2]. Bengali is the 3rd Indic language Wikipedia (after Hindi and Malayalam) to reach this milestone. Currently it has 22,224 articles and counting. Congratulations to all contributors of Bengali Wikipedia!

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Dear Wikipedians,

I am very pleased to announce our initiative to create an official
Bangladesh chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation, named Wikimedia
Bangladesh. Maybe many of you already know: currently the existence of
this chapter is unofficial, but we believe it is time to get an
official identity to promote free knowledge all over Bangladesh more
efficiently. We have already formed a small work-group to work in this
process [1].

Wikimedia Bangladesh will be a non-profit organisation devoted towards
promoting Wikipedia and related projects and creating public awareness
in Bangladesh.

To kick-start the process, we have contacted the Chapters Committee
[2] of the Wikimedia Foundation. We also updated our chapter page [3]
on Meta-Wiki [4]. We have also submitted the draft of our Memorandum
of Association [5]. Currently the creation of this chapter is under
active consideration by the Chapters Committee.

We invite Bangladeshi wikipedians to support the Wikimedia Bangladesh
chapter and review the official memorandum of understanding. Please
reply in this thread and provide your invaluable feedback.

With regards,

Ragib Hasan
User:Ragib on en/bn

Bureaucrat, Bengali Wikipedia
Administrator, English Wikipedia

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[1] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Bangladesh#Responsibilities
[2] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Chapters_committee
[3] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Bangladesh
[4] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
[5] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Bangladesh/MoA

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Dear All,

Can anyone tell us, what was the selection procedure followed, to select the member of executive committee. Have we missed the discussion of forming of the committee in this mailing list?

regards
mak_

On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 11:40 PM, tonmoy khan <tonmoy.du-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org> wrote:

For those who are new to the idea of Wikimedia Bangladesh Chapter &
its creation process, I would suggest pls go through the meta page of
Wikimedia Bangladesh Chapter. There you will find details about a
Wikimedia Chapter, its purpose & activities, about Wikimedia
Bangladesh, steps to follow for formation of the chapter, draft of
proposed memorandum of association & other related materials.

We have formally submitted a draft of proposed memorandum of Wikimedia
Bangladesh to the Chapter committee & they are reviewing it. Members
of the chapter committee & other interested people from different
existing chapters are subscribing to wikimedia-bd mailing list for
this purpose. Hence, we initiated this thread in English for easier
understanding of those who don't know Bangla.

Hope every one is clear regarding the language of this thread.
Inviting all to participate actively in this discussion.

Thanks

Ali Haidar Khan Tonmoy

On 5/25/11, Shabab Mustafa <shabab.mustafa-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org> wrote:
> <at> Ashickur,
>
> Please, follow Article II of 'Article of association of Wikimedia Bangladesh
> Foundation' [1] (proposed) for the details about Membership. (Scroll down a
> bit and you will find the details.
>
> Thank you.
>
> ---
> Shabab Mustafa
>
> [1] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Bangladesh/MoA

> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Shabab>

>
>
> On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 8:23 AM, Md Ashickur Rahman Noor <
> ashickur.noor-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org> wrote:
>
>> ভাই এই মেইলটা কি বাংলায় লেখা যায় না, খবর টা যেহেতু বাংলাদেশীদের জন্য তাই
>> বাংলা হলে ভাল হয়। আর এই chapter এ ঢুকব কিভাবে?
>> ----------------------------------------------------------
>> Dedicated Linux Forum in

>> Bangladesh<http://forums.linuxdesh.com/member.php?action=register&referrer=3%20>
>> Follow Me Twiter <https://twitter.com/#%21/AshickunNoor>

>> Thank you
>> Md Ashickur Rahman
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 1:38 AM, Rahman Khan
>> <rahman.khan.john-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>wrote:
>>
>>> Please make it Bangla Wikipedia NOT Bengali. Thank you.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 1:36 AM, Ragib Hasan <ragibhasan-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear Wikipedians,
>>>>
>>>> I am very pleased to announce our initiative to create an official
>>>> Bangladesh chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation, named Wikimedia
>>>> Bangladesh. Maybe many of you already know: currently the existence of
>>>> this chapter is unofficial, but we believe it is time to get an
>>>> official identity to promote free knowledge all over Bangladesh more
>>>> efficiently. We have already formed a small work-group to work in this
>>>> process [1].
>>>>
>>>> Wikimedia Bangladesh will be a non-profit organisation devoted towards
>>>> promoting Wikipedia and related projects and creating public awareness
>>>> in Bangladesh.
>>>>
>>>> To kick-start the process, we have contacted the Chapters Committee
>>>> [2] of the Wikimedia Foundation. We also updated our chapter page [3]
>>>> on Meta-Wiki [4]. We have also submitted the draft of our Memorandum
>>>> of Association [5]. Currently the creation of this chapter is under
>>>> active consideration by the Chapters Committee.
>>>>
>>>> We invite Bangladeshi wikipedians to support the Wikimedia Bangladesh
>>>> chapter and review the official memorandum of understanding. Please
>>>> reply in this thread and provide your invaluable feedback.
>>>>
>>>> With regards,
>>>>
>>>> Ragib Hasan
>>>> User:Ragib on en/bn
>>>>
>>>> Bureaucrat, Bengali Wikipedia
>>>> Administrator, English Wikipedia
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> [1] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Bangladesh#Responsibilities
>>>> [2] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Chapters_committee
>>>> [3] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Bangladesh
>>>> [4] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
>>>> [5] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Bangladesh/MoA
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>
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I worked for the formation of Wikimedia Bangladesh chapters for several years. Several times I call people to discuss and participate at the chapter formation process. But this time I wonder there is no discussion about the chapter setup committee as well the draft memorandum at the mailing list or at Wikis or at any meetups.

Without any previous discussion with the community and any open call for participation that committee has been formed and announced. Also the proposed memorandum that submitted to the chapter committee without any consent of previously who are involved with the chapter formation process. Though I am active in my Wikimedia activities, without informing me, my name have been erased from the Chapter page at the Meta page. And no one from the self declared Chapter setup committee has contact me on this issue. There is no meetups or online meeting has been called publicly to discussion about this issue. Without knowing people they discussed the issue among themselves and declare the committee and the memorandum at mailing list.

I'd like to request the people who are involved with that tasks, Please be transparent with this process. Call the community to involve and discuss with them. Don't be a part of any collusion without informing people who are worked for and involved with this initiatives for several years. Wikimedia Bangladesh must be a community driven organization, should not be a personal asset.

Regards
Belayet

On 26 May 2011 01:37, mak <mahayalamkhan-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org> wrote:

Dear All,

Can anyone tell us, what was the selection procedure followed, to select the member of executive committee. Have we missed the discussion of forming of the committee in this mailing list?

regards
mak_

On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 11:40 PM, tonmoy khan <tonmoy.du-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org> wrote:

For those who are new to the idea of Wikimedia Bangladesh Chapter &
its creation process, I would suggest pls go through the meta page of
Wikimedia Bangladesh Chapter. There you will find details about a
Wikimedia Chapter, its purpose & activities, about Wikimedia
Bangladesh, steps to follow for formation of the chapter, draft of
proposed memorandum of association & other related materials.

We have formally submitted a draft of proposed memorandum of Wikimedia
Bangladesh to the Chapter committee & they are reviewing it. Members
of the chapter committee & other interested people from different
existing chapters are subscribing to wikimedia-bd mailing list for
this purpose. Hence, we initiated this thread in English for easier
understanding of those who don't know Bangla.

Hope every one is clear regarding the language of this thread.
Inviting all to participate actively in this discussion.

Thanks

Ali Haidar Khan Tonmoy

On 5/25/11, Shabab Mustafa <shabab.mustafa-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org> wrote:
> <at> Ashickur,
>
> Please, follow Article II of 'Article of association of Wikimedia Bangladesh
> Foundation' [1] (proposed) for the details about Membership. (Scroll down a
> bit and you will find the details.
>
> Thank you.
>
> ---
> Shabab Mustafa
>
> [1] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Bangladesh/MoA

> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Shabab>

>
>
> On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 8:23 AM, Md Ashickur Rahman Noor <
> ashickur.noor-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org> wrote:
>
>> ভাই এই মেইলটা কি বাংলায় লেখা যায় না, খবর টা যেহেতু বাংলাদেশীদের জন্য তাই
>> বাংলা হলে ভাল হয়। আর এই chapter এ ঢুকব কিভাবে?
>> ----------------------------------------------------------
>> Dedicated Linux Forum in

>> Bangladesh<http://forums.linuxdesh.com/member.php?action=register&referrer=3%20>
>> Follow Me Twiter <https://twitter.com/#%21/AshickunNoor>

>> Thank you
>> Md Ashickur Rahman
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 1:38 AM, Rahman Khan
>> <rahman.khan.john-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>wrote:
>>
>>> Please make it Bangla Wikipedia NOT Bengali. Thank you.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 1:36 AM, Ragib Hasan <ragibhasan-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear Wikipedians,
>>>>
>>>> I am very pleased to announce our initiative to create an official
>>>> Bangladesh chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation, named Wikimedia
>>>> Bangladesh. Maybe many of you already know: currently the existence of
>>>> this chapter is unofficial, but we believe it is time to get an
>>>> official identity to promote free knowledge all over Bangladesh more
>>>> efficiently. We have already formed a small work-group to work in this
>>>> process [1].
>>>>
>>>> Wikimedia Bangladesh will be a non-profit organisation devoted towards
>>>> promoting Wikipedia and related projects and creating public awareness
>>>> in Bangladesh.
>>>>
>>>> To kick-start the process, we have contacted the Chapters Committee
>>>> [2] of the Wikimedia Foundation. We also updated our chapter page [3]
>>>> on Meta-Wiki [4]. We have also submitted the draft of our Memorandum
>>>> of Association [5]. Currently the creation of this chapter is under
>>>> active consideration by the Chapters Committee.
>>>>
>>>> We invite Bangladeshi wikipedians to support the Wikimedia Bangladesh
>>>> chapter and review the official memorandum of understanding. Please
>>>> reply in this thread and provide your invaluable feedback.
>>>>
>>>> With regards,
>>>>
>>>> Ragib Hasan
>>>> User:Ragib on en/bn
>>>>
>>>> Bureaucrat, Bengali Wikipedia
>>>> Administrator, English Wikipedia
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> [1] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Bangladesh#Responsibilities
>>>> [2] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Chapters_committee
>>>> [3] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Bangladesh
>>>> [4] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
>>>> [5] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Bangladesh/MoA
>>>>
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If I am only for myself, what am I?
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Congratulations to all who were behind organizing such a great wiki
fest in Chittagong. I was also interested to join the fest but could
not made it from Dhaka to Chittagong since the program was held in a
workday. I wish to join you guys in coming events.

Congratulations once again.

Regards

Ali Haidar Khan Tonmoy

On 5/26/11, Munir Hasan <munir.hasan-ErT39kOZXWfYtjvyW6yDsg@public.gmane.org> wrote:
> Congratulations to Chittagong Wiki Coordination Committee. It was an
> wonderful experience indeed. i never thought that local entity could
> organize a festival on the idea of Wiki.
>
> The festival, which invited the educationalist, media personnel and others
> including the students of 8 universities, is a grand success, i must say. i
> was so fortunate that I was present in the programme.
>
> The idea behind is the spread of wiki philosophy and use wikipedia to uphold
> the history, nature and other things of Chittagong (The second City of
> Bangladesh) in wikipedia.
>
> I wish, the festival will continue in future and will become a yearly event
> in other parts of the country.
>
> Congratulations to all who are behind the certain.
>
> Regards
>
> Munir Hasan
>
> On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 1:56 PM, Md Ashickur Rahman Noor <
> ashickur.noor-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org> wrote:
>
>> It is a great news. When we will get it in Dhaka.
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>> Thank you
>> Md Ashickur Rahman
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM, Banakusum Barua <banakusumbarua-/E1597aS9LQAvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>  We have successfully completed Wiki Fest Chittagong 2011 , The 1st
>>> festival in Bangladesh for supporting Wiki and also introduce  Wikipedia
>>> to
>>> Chittagong's People.
>>> Date was 23rd May 2011  and the place was Shishi Academy. Chittagong.
>>> Thanks everybody be with us . And specially Munir Vai , His inspiration
>>> his words make it success.
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Banakusum Barua
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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