Microsoft has announced Bangla, language of 215 million people in Bangladesh and Indian subcontinent, to be the latest language addition to Microsoft Translator.
Sonia Bashir Kabir, managing director of Microsoft Bangladesh, said: “Introducing Bangla to Microsoft Translator is another example of Microsoft’s commitment to Bangladesh and its people. This initiative will allow individuals as well as public and private organisations both in local and global arena to connect and communicate in a mobile- first, cloud-first world.”
“The addition of Bangla will allow global citizens to have a better idea about this region and its culture. Bangla is now available for translation from over 60 other languages supported by Microsoft Translator. This move will have a definite positive impact on nation’s efforts towards building a Digital Bangladesh,” she added.
Bangla will also be available as an instant messaging language in Skype for Windows app and Skype for Windows for real-time communication around the world. In addition, developers will be able to integrate Bangla translation into their own products and applications through the developer-friendly Microsoft Translator API (part of the Cognitive Services family of AI-powered APIs on Azure).
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
