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Free Online Bengali Probhat Keyboard – Classic Phonetic Bangla Typing

Welcome to the Bengali Probhat keyboard online (বাংলা প্রভাত)! Our free virtual keyboard gives you instant access to the classic Probhat phonetic layout that Bengali typists have used for decades. Type authentic Bangla from any computer, tablet, or smartphone.

What is Probhat layout? Probhat is a phonetic keyboard layout where Bengali letters are mapped to Latin keys with similar sounds. It's been the standard for Bengali typing in Linux and many other systems. Consonants like ক, খ, গ, ঘ are on familiar keys, making it intuitive for phonetic typists!

Bengali language facts: Bengali (বাংলা) is spoken by 230+ million people – the 7th most spoken language in the world! It's the official language of Bangladesh and West Bengal (India). Bengali has a rich literary tradition including Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

Perfect for: Bengali speakers who learned Probhat layout, Linux users familiar with XKB Probhat, anyone who prefers phonetic typing over InScript, students, writers, and the vast Bengali diaspora worldwide.

Your privacy is guaranteed – all typing happens 100% locally in your browser. Nothing is ever sent to any server. Your Bengali text stays on your device only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bengali Probhat keyboard?

Probhat is a phonetic keyboard layout for Bengali where letters are mapped by sound similarity. For example, 'k' gives you 'ক', 'kh' gives you 'খ'. It's been popular in Linux systems and among phonetic typists for decades.

What's the difference between Probhat and InScript?

Probhat is phonetic (letters mapped by sound), while InScript is the government-standardized layout with a fixed position for each letter. Probhat is easier for those who think phonetically; InScript is standard across all Indian languages.

How do I type conjuncts (যুক্তাক্ষর) in Probhat?

Type the first consonant, press Halant (্), then the next consonant. For example: ক + ্ + ষ = ক্ষ. The keyboard also has ZWJ and ZWNJ keys for controlling ligature formation.

Where are the vowel signs (matras) located?

Vowel matras are on the top row and accessible positions. া (aa-kar), ি (i-kar), ী (ii-kar), ু (u-kar), ূ (uu-kar), ে (e-kar), ৈ (oi-kar), ো (o-kar), ৌ (ou-kar) are all easily accessible.

Is this Bengali keyboard really free to use?

Absolutely free! AnyKeyboard's Bengali Probhat keyboard has no hidden costs, no registration required, no ads, and no usage limits.

Does the Bengali keyboard work on mobile devices?

Yes! Our Bengali keyboard is fully responsive and works perfectly on iPhones, iPads, Android phones, and tablets.

How do I copy, save, or search my Bengali text?

After typing, click 'Copy' to copy your Bengali text to the clipboard. Click 'Save' to download as a UTF-8 .txt file. You can also click 'Google' or 'YouTube' to search directly.

Can I switch between Probhat and InScript layouts?

Yes! AnyKeyboard supports both Bengali Probhat and Bengali InScript layouts. Use the Layout dropdown to switch between them.

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