Bengali Unicode Script

The Bengali script, also known as Bengali–Assamese script, is a prominent writing system used primarily for the Bengali and Assamese languages, which are spoken by millions of people in Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura. It is one of the most widely used writing systems in the world. The script is an abugida, which means it is composed of consonant-vowel units, where each consonant carries an inherent vowel sound that can be modified or silenced with diacritics. The script itself has evolved from the ancient Brahmi script and is part of the larger Indo-Aryan family of scripts, similar to Devanagari and other regional scripts in South Asia. It's characterized by its horizontal top line, known as the "Matra," which links letters together, contributing to its distinct flowing appearance.

In digital and Unicode terms, the Bengali script is well-supported, ensuring its accessibility and usability across various technology platforms. The Unicode block for Bengali ranges from U+0980 to U+09FF, encompassing characters necessary for writing not only standard Bengali but also regional variations and dialects. This compatibility has allowed for the proliferation of digital content and communication in Bengali, facilitating its use in everything from mobile text messaging to academic publishing. The inclusion of nuances like complex compound letters and ligatures within the Unicode system ensures that the rich phonetic and orthographic characteristics of Bengali can be accurately represented in digital text, fostering a robust digital presence for this historically and culturally significant script.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the 'Bengali' unicode script category. Currently there are 116 characters in this category.