Windows 10 and 11
- Right-click the ZIP and choose Extract All.
- Right-click the extracted TTF and choose Install for all users.
- Reopen Word, then select Nikosh from the font list.
BANGLA TYPEFACE DESKNikosh Font
Nikosh Font
ডাউনলোড, প্রিভিউ ও ইনস্টল
Test Nikosh Bangla Font with your own words, get the TTF ZIP from a Bangladesh government source, and install it correctly for Windows, macOS, Linux, or Microsoft Word.
LOCAL FONT PREVIEW
See how Nikosh looks with your Bangla text
Extract the downloaded ZIP and choose the font file. Previewing happens entirely in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
Preview background
No preview font loadedChoose a font file first
আমার সোনার বাংলা, আমি তোমায় ভালোবাসি। বাংলা ভাষায় লিখুন, পড়ুন ও সবার সঙ্গে ভাগ করুন। Nikosh Font — ১২৩৪৫৬৭৮৯০
GOVERNMENT-HOSTED FILE
Download Nikosh Font from the listed official source
The Bangladesh Election Commission’s download page lists a file named NikoshTTF.zip. BanglaTools points to that file instead of repackaging it, so you can see exactly where it comes from.
INSTALLATION
How to install Nikosh Font
Always extract the ZIP first. Installing the ZIP itself will not add the font to Word or other applications.
macOS
- Double-click the ZIP to extract it.
- Open the TTF in Font Book.
- Choose Install Font, then reopen your writing app.
Linux
- Extract the archive.
- Open the TTF with your font viewer and install it, or place it in your user fonts folder.
- Refresh the font cache and reopen the app.
WORD & UNICODE
A font changes appearance—not text encoding
Nikosh can change how valid Bangla text looks. It cannot turn older Bijoy ANSI text into Unicode. If pasted text becomes scrambled or unreadable, fix the encoding first and then choose the font.
When Nikosh is missing in Word
- Confirm you installed the extracted TTF, not the ZIP.
- Close and reopen Word after installation.
- Try “Install for all users” on Windows.
- Select the Bangla text before changing its font.
- If letters are scrambled, use a converter—not another font.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Nikosh Font FAQ
Direct answers about downloads, Windows, Word, Unicode, phones, and usage permissions.
Where can I download Nikosh Font?
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The Bangladesh Election Commission download page lists a Nikosh TTF ZIP. This page links directly to that government-hosted file and its source page.
Can I preview Nikosh Font before installing it?
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Yes. Download and extract the ZIP, then choose the TTF file in the preview tool above. The file opens locally in your browser and is not uploaded.
How do I install Nikosh Font on Windows 10 or Windows 11?
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Extract the ZIP, right-click the Nikosh TTF file, choose Install or Install for all users, then restart Word or any app that was already open.
Why does Nikosh Font not appear in Microsoft Word?
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Close and reopen Word after installation. If it is still missing, install the font for all users and confirm that the extracted TTF—not the ZIP—was installed.
Is Nikosh a Unicode font?
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Nikosh is used to display Bangla text, but a font does not convert old Bijoy ANSI text into Unicode. If copied text is garbled, convert the encoding separately before choosing the font.
Does changing to Nikosh fix broken Bangla text?
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Only if the text is already valid Unicode and the previous font lacked Bangla glyphs. Box characters or scrambled letters can indicate an encoding issue rather than a font issue.
Can I use the local preview on a phone?
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The preview works in browsers that support local FontFace loading. File selection varies by phone and browser; desktop is usually easier for extracted font files.
Can I use Nikosh Font commercially?
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A download location does not by itself grant every use. Check any license or usage notice supplied with the font and confirm permission for your intended publication, app, or commercial project.