Owner of Bhikitia
Parvej Husen Talukder is a Bangladeshi poet, children's writer, freelance journalist, and internet entrepreneur best known as the founder and owner of Bhikitia, a multilingual online encyclopedia. As a passionate advocate for knowledge democratization, he launched Bhikitia with the aim of making information accessible in multiple languages, especially for Bengali-speaking users.
Early Life and Background
Parvej was born on August 23, 2005, in Derai Upazila, Sunamganj District, Bangladesh. From a young age, he demonstrated a talent for writing and public communication. He gained early recognition as a contributor to hello.bdnews24.com and later served as a literary editor for children's magazines like Alor Michil. His nickname, the "King Rhymester of Haor", reflects his influence in children's literature and regional poetry.
Founding Bhikitia
Driven by a desire to make local knowledge globally accessible, Parvej founded Bhikitia, a community-driven encyclopedia. It is built on principles of openness, cultural preservation, and multilingual inclusiveness. Unlike many other encyclopedias, Bhikitia welcomes contributors from all walks of life and supports content creation in regional languages.
Under Parvej’s ownership, Bhikitia has become a symbol of empowerment for communities who have historically been underrepresented online.
Related Projects
Parvej also launched:
- Bhikitia Pro: A promotional, paid-content platform that helps fund the main Bhikitia encyclopedia.
- Khujoweb: A child-friendly and community-based Bengali search engine, promoting access to safe and relevant content for Bangla users.
Recognition and Impact
Parvej Husen Talukder was awarded the Jagrata Sahitya Sammanana (JSS Award) in 2022 for his contributions to children’s literature. Through Bhikitia and his other initiatives, he has demonstrated how youth leadership can drive meaningful change in the digital landscape of South Asia.
Conclusion
As the owner of Bhikitia, Parvej Husen Talukder stands out as a young visionary who is reshaping how knowledge is shared in Bangladesh and beyond. His mission to foster open access to information, especially in native languages, continues to inspire contributors and readers across the world.