How to Install Bengali Unibijoy Keyboard in Ubuntu 24.04

Looking to type in Bengali on Ubuntu? Here’s a quick guide to set up the Unibijoy keyboard layout.

Quick Installation

1. Update your system:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

2. Install required packages:

sudo apt install ibus ibus-m17n m17n-db

3. Set up IBus:

im-config -n ibus
ibus restart

IBus Keyboard Input Method

Adding Bengali Keyboard

1. Open Settings
2. Go to Keyboard
3. Click “+” under Input Sources
4. Click “Other”
5. Search for “Bengali”
6. Select “Bengali (Unijoy)”
7. Click Add

Using the Keyboard

• Press Super+Space to switch between English and Bengali
• Numbers 0-9 automatically convert to Bengali numerals (০-৯)
• Use ‘G’ for Dari (।)

Troubleshooting

If Bengali option isn’t visible:

ibus-setup

Then add Bengali from Input Method tab. Log out and log back in if needed.

That’s it! You can now type in Bengali. Happy typing! বাংলায় টাইপ করুন!