Borno for Windows

The free, powerful, and intuitive Bangla typing software designed for your Windows PC. Enjoy a seamless typing experience with phonetic layouts, and full Unicode support.

Features That Make Typing a Breeze

From versatile layouts to deep system integration, Borno is crafted for an unmatched Bangla typing experience.

Multiple Phonetic Layouts

Choose from Borno Phonetic (with suggestions), Avro Phonetic, or the easy Khipro layout.

Huge Theme Collection

Personalize your typing environment with a vast and growing collection of themes.

Legacy ANSI Support

Output in ANSI encoding for compatibility with older applications like Adobe Photoshop.

Deep Windows Integration

Works seamlessly across all applications thanks to the Text Services Framework.

Voice Typing

Just Connect your Android with Your PC and enjoy Unlimited Voice Typing for Bangla and English!

Intelligent Suggestions

Speed up your typing with smart predictions and corrections tailored to your layout.

  • Phonetic Layouts: Get instant transliteration results as you type.
  • Fixed Layouts: See word completions in the candidate window to type faster.

Get Started in Minutes

Follow these simple steps to start typing in Bangla with Borno.

Download Borno

Click the download button at the top of the page to get the latest version of the installer.

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Run the Installer

Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Toggle Bangla Mode

Press the F10 key to instantly switch between Bangla and English modes and start typing.

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Quick Migration

Switching from Avro or Bijoy? in one click to match your muscle memory.

Voice Typing is now available

Experience the magic of voice typing with Borno SyncType. Dictate in Bangla and let SyncType do the rest on your Windows PC.

Version History

We are constantly improving Borno. See the latest updates and changes here.

Version 2026.5.5

Released on May 5, 2026

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Version 2026.5.4

Released on May 4, 2026

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Version 2026.5.3

Released on May 3, 2026

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Version 2025.10.1

Released on October 1, 2025

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Version 2025.3.8

Released on March 8, 2025

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Version 2025.1.13

Released on January 13, 2025

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Total downloads for all versions: 389,152

Looking for a portable version?

Download Borno Drops. Pick your preferred keyboard layout in a tiny package. No installation needed.

বর্ণ

Borno Phonetic Drop

Version 2025.11.03

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অভ্র

Avro Phonetic Drop

Version 2025.11.03

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জাতীয়

Jatiyo (National) Drop

Version 2025.11.03

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প্রভাত

Probhat Drop

Version 2025.11.03

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ক্ষিপ্র

Khipro Drop

Version 2025.11.04

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