Bijoy Keyboard Layout: Complete Guide for Beginners
The Bijoy keyboard layout is the standard key mapping used to type Bangla with Bijoy software. Unlike phonetic systems where you type ‘ami’ to get ‘আমি’, Bijoy assigns each Bangla letter to a specific key on your keyboard. For example, pressing the ‘J’ key types ‘জ’ and ‘K’ types ‘ক’. This fixed mapping is why government offices and print media across Bangladesh have relied on Bijoy for decades — once you memorize the layout, typing becomes fast and precise. If you’re new to Bangla typing systems, read our Avro vs Bijoy comparison to understand which system suits you.
Bijoy Keyboard Layout Chart
Here is how the main Bangla characters map to English keys in the Bijoy layout:
- Vowels: অ (A), আ (Shift+A), ই (I), ঈ (Shift+I), উ (U), ঊ (Shift+U), এ (E), ঐ (Shift+E), ও (O), ঔ (Shift+O)
- Consonants (first row): ক (K), খ (Shift+K), গ (G), ঘ (Shift+G), ঙ (Shift+N)
- Consonants (second row): চ (C), ছ (Shift+C), জ (J), ঝ (Shift+J), ট (T), ঠ (Shift+T), ড (D), ঢ (Shift+D)
- Consonants (third row): ত (Shift+T note: varies), থ, দ, ধ, ন (N), প (P), ফ (Shift+P), ব (B), ভ (Shift+B), ম (M)
- Last row: য (Z), র (R), ল (L), শ (Shift+S), ষ, স (S), হ (H), য়, ড়, ঢ়
Note: exact mappings can vary slightly between Bijoy versions (Bijoy 52 vs Bijoy Ekushe). The chart above covers the classic Bijoy layout used in most offices.
How to Type in Bijoy: Step by Step
1. Install Bijoy software (Bijoy 52 or Bijoy Ekushe) on your Windows PC. 2. Open Microsoft Word and select the SutonnyMJ font. 3. Press Ctrl+Alt+B (or your configured hotkey) to switch to Bangla mode. 4. Start typing using the layout chart above — English keys now produce Bangla letters. 5. Press the hotkey again to switch back to English. Tip: keep a printed layout chart beside your keyboard for the first two weeks.
Bijoy vs Avro Phonetic: Key Differences
Bijoy uses a fixed key mapping you must memorize; Avro Phonetic lets you type Bangla the way it sounds (‘kemon’ → ‘কেমন’). Bijoy is faster once learned and is the standard in government and print workflows. Avro is easier for beginners and produces Unicode text that works everywhere. Choose Bijoy if your office requires SutonnyMJ documents; choose Avro if you publish online. Our free converter handles both directions instantly.
Common Bijoy Typing Mistakes
New Bijoy users often hit these problems: 1. Forgetting to switch fonts — typing with Bijoy active but a Unicode font selected produces gibberish. Always use SutonnyMJ. 2. Mixing Shift keys — many characters need Shift; missing it types the wrong letter. 3. Wrong hotkey — pressing the language switch at the wrong time mixes English and Bangla. 4. Pasting Unicode into Bijoy documents — this breaks the text; convert it first with our Bijoy to Unicode page.
5 Tips to Learn Bijoy Fast
1. Print the layout chart and tape it to your monitor. 2. Practice 15 minutes daily — type a Bangla newspaper paragraph. 3. Learn vowels first, then consonants, then conjuncts. 4. Use typing tutor exercises if available in your Bijoy version. 5. Type real documents (not random letters) — context speeds up memorization. Most users reach comfortable speed in 3–4 weeks.
