, Feb. 16 -- guided by this solemn statement, Avro , Bangladesh's first free and open-source graphical keyboard software, emerged in 2003 and revolutionized the Bengali typing system forever. Marking a groundbreaking leap over traditional intricate and paid methods, Avro shattered barriers and made Bengali input on digital devices effortless and free from commercial constraints. Let's reminisce about this transformative software's dramatic journey and the story of its visionary innovator, Mehdi Hasan's Team .

A Young Dreamer with a Striking Idea

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At the 2003 Ekushey Book Fair, Mehdi Hasan Khan, then a higher-secondary student with a passion for programming and technology, attended the "Bangla Linux" display held by a voluntary organiz...