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
  1. Install required packages:
sudo apt install ibus ibus-m17n m17n-db
  1. 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!