Invitation to contribute
Dear Esteemed Patron, Friend, Member & Contributor,
The call of Agomoni – আগমনী is here! 🌼
We invite you to share your stories, poems, articles, artwork, paintings and photographs for Agomoni Magazine 2026. Submissions are welcome in Bengali, English and Hindi.
Let your কলম, তুলি and camera bring our community’s creativity to life!
We want to feature a variety of content, including personal stories, poetry, and insightful reflections that highlight both traditional and contemporary aspects of our culture. From celebrating major Bengali festivals to exploring the nuances of our daily experiences in the Greater Vancouver Area, the magazine aims to offer a comprehensive view of our community’s life and values.
We have an amazingly talented editorial team at BongMilanti, and we are eagerly waiting to review your submissions!
Contribution Guidelines
General Information
- BongMilanti welcomes submissions in Bengali, English and Hindi for Agomoni Magazine 2026.
- We welcome articles, essays, short stories, poems, interviews, personal experiences, travel writing, illustrations, paintings and photographs.
- A dedicated Youth Section will showcase the creativity of our young community members.
- Contributors may submit under one of the following categories:
- Bengali Identity, Culture & Celebrations
(বাঙালি পরিচয়, সংস্কৃতি ও উৎসব) - Life in Canada & Abroad
(কানাডা ও প্রবাস জীবন) - Travel, Adventure & Lifestyle
(ভ্রমণ, অভিযান ও জীবনযাপন) - Arts, Literature & Creative Expression
(শিল্প, সাহিত্য ও সৃজনশীলতা) - Food, Fashion & Traditions
(খাদ্য, পোশাক ও ঐতিহ্য) - Community Stories, Achievements & Interviews
(সমাজের গল্প, কৃতিত্ব ও সাক্ষাৎকার) - Health, Wellness & Sports
(স্বাস্থ্য, সুস্থতা ও খেলাধুলা) - Miscellaneous
(বিবিধ)
- Bengali Identity, Culture & Celebrations
- All submissions must be the contributor’s original work. Plagiarized, copied or misrepresented work will be rejected.
- Only one submission is permitted per person.
- Parents or guardians may submit an entry on behalf of a child. If submitting for multiple children, please complete a separate submission for each child, with a maximum of one entry per child. A separate Google account must be used for each submission.
- Submissions will be accepted only through the official Google Form linked below. Entries sent by email, WhatsApp or personal message will NOT be considered.
- The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. Entries cannot be accepted after the Google Form closes.
- Submission does not guarantee publication. Final publication decisions will be made by the BongMilanti editorial team.
Formatting Guidelines
Written Submissions
- Length: A maximum of one A4-size page and no more than 600 words.
- Font: Arial, 12 pt for English. For Bengali and Hindi, use a clear Unicode font in 12 pt.
- Line spacing: Single-spaced.
- Title: Centre the title, make it bold and use title case.
- Contributor’s name: Place your name on the line immediately below the title.
- Text alignment: Left-aligned.
- File format: Upload a
.docor.docxfile only. PDF files will not be accepted. - Use simple formatting. Avoid decorative borders, complex page layouts, headers, footers and page numbers.
- Review your spelling, grammar and punctuation before uploading.
- If a supporting photograph or illustration accompanies your written submission, insert it into the same DOC or DOCX file.
Poems
- Poems must fit within one A4-size page.
- Use a clear 12 pt font.
- Preserve all intentional line breaks and stanza spacing.
- Upload the poem as a
.docor.docxfile. PDF files will not be accepted.
Images, Photographs, Artwork, Paintings and Illustrations
- Upload a clear, high-resolution image in
.jpg,.jpegor.pngformat. - Images should preferably have a resolution of at least 300 DPI.
- The maximum permitted file size is 10 MB.
- Photographs of paintings or physical artwork should be properly framed, evenly lit and free from glare, shadows or visible background clutter.
- Include a brief title, caption or description for the submitted image in the Form.
- The contributor must own the submitted work and have permission from any identifiable individuals appearing in a photograph.
- AI-generated or substantially AI-created artwork will not be accepted.
Content Guidelines
Articles, Essays, Short Stories and Poems
- Submissions should be well-written, engaging and suitable for a community magazine.
- Content may explore Bengali identity and culture, life in Canada or abroad, travel, lifestyle, literature, art, food, traditions, community experiences, health, sports or other relevant subjects.
- Both traditional and contemporary perspectives are welcome.
- Content must be respectful and must not contain discriminatory, hateful, defamatory or otherwise inappropriate material.
Interviews
- Interviews may feature community members, artists, writers, professionals, volunteers, achievers or other individuals with an interesting story or experience to share.
- Provide sufficient background and context about the interviewee.
- The contributor must obtain the interviewee’s permission before submitting the interview for publication.
Illustrations, Photography, Paintings and Other Artwork
- All submitted creative work must be original.
- Artwork and photographs may reflect Bengali culture, community life, landscapes, travel, daily experiences or other subjects connected to the magazine’s categories.
- Include a brief title, description or caption for each submitted work.
AI Usage Policy
BongMilanti recognizes that AI tools are increasingly used to support research and writing. Limited and responsible use of AI is permitted, but every submission must remain the contributor’s own original creative work.
Permitted Uses of AI
AI tools may be used to assist with:
- Brainstorming ideas or possible topics
- Conducting preliminary research
- Organizing ideas or creating an outline
- Correcting spelling and grammar
- Improving sentence clarity
- Suggesting minor wording changes
- Proofreading a completed submission
Uses of AI That Are Not Permitted
AI tools must not be used to:
- Write the complete article, essay, story, poem or interview
- Generate substantial portions of the submission
- Replace the contributor’s original ideas, experiences or creative expression
- Invent quotations, interview responses, personal experiences or factual information
- Generate submitted illustrations, photographs, paintings or other artwork
- Present AI-generated content as entirely human-created work
Mandatory AI Disclosure
- Every contributor must answer the AI-use question in the submission Form.
- If AI was used in any way, the contributor must briefly explain how it was used.
- The disclosure should identify the type of assistance received, such as brainstorming, outlining, grammar correction or proofreading.
- Using AI for a permitted purpose will not automatically disqualify a submission.
- Providing false, incomplete or misleading information about AI use may result in rejection.
- Undeclared, substantially AI-generated or entirely AI-generated content may be rejected without an opportunity for resubmission.
- The contributor remains fully responsible for the originality, accuracy and authenticity of the submitted work.
Review Process
- All submissions will be reviewed by the BongMilanti editorial team.
- Submission does not guarantee publication.
- The editorial team may make reasonable changes to grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, length and formatting while preserving the contributor’s original meaning and voice.
- Contributors whose work is selected for publication will be notified by email after the editorial review has been completed.
- Due to the expected volume of submissions, the editorial team may not be able to provide individual feedback on every entry.
- The editorial team’s publication decision will be final.
Rights and Compensation
- Contributors retain ownership of their original work.
- By submitting work to BongMilanti, the contributor grants BongMilanti permission to edit, reproduce and publish the work in Agomoni Magazine 2026, in print and/or digital formats.
- The digital edition may be made available through the BongMilanti website and may be promoted through BongMilanti’s social-media platforms.
- Published contributors will be acknowledged in the magazine and may also receive recognition through email or BongMilanti’s social-media channels.
- As a not-for-profit organization, BongMilanti does not provide monetary compensation for submissions.
Submission Process
- Please Note: Google sign-in is required for files upload.
- Submissions should be ONLY sent via this Google form
Further Inquiries
For any further inquiries or clarification regarding the submission guidelines, please email creative.media@bongmilanti.org