About Deshe Bideshe
Deshe Bideshe: this name originated from a popular book by Syed Mujtaba Ali.
'Deshe Bideshe' was founded on the 21st of February, 1991.
It was initially typed using a Bangla typewriter. A few issues later we began using a Bangla font invented for computers by Dr. Zafar Iqbal, evolving our publication process. The newspaper sold for a price of $1.00.
On June 6, 1996, Deshe Bideshe became a weekly newspaper.
In 1997, Deshe Bideshe began simultaneously publishing from Toronto and New York. At this time, the newspaper expanded to 64 pages, including 4 to 8 pages printed in colour.
In 1999 the Deshe Bideshe launched its online publication. In 2000, 'Just for Kids,' later renamed `New Generation’ was produced as a four-page insert in English.
In 2006 hit mainstream news stands including Metro, Shoppers Drug Mart, various shopping centres and subway news stands.
On December 1, 2008, Deshe Bideshe transformed into a daily online publication.
Deshe Bideshe is the bridge between Bangladeshi expatriates and their roots.
Today, Deshe Bideshe is the global voice of the Bengali community.
Contact: 71 Highview Ave, Toronto, ON, M1N 2H4, Canada, Tel: 416 699 9833, email: info@deshebideshe.com |