Bengali Identity, Culture & Celebrations
বাঙালি পরিচয়, সংস্কৃতি ও উদযাপন
Agomoni 2026
Invitation to
Contribute
Share your stories, poems, articles, artwork, paintings and
photographs for Agomoni Magazine 2026.
Let your কলম, তুলি and camera
bring our community’s creativity to life!
Bengali · English · Hindi
Languages
One submission per person
Maximum one entry per person
September 15, 2026
Submission deadline
Kolkata
Vancouver
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.
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!
Choose Your Canvas
Contributors may submit under one of the following eight categories.
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, ফ্যাশন ও ঐতিহ্য
Community Stories, Achievements & Interviews
সমাজের গল্প, কৃতিত্ব ও সাক্ষাৎকার
Health, Wellness & Sports
স্বাস্থ্য, সুস্থতা ও খেলাধুলা
Miscellaneous
বিবিধ
Before You Submit
Please review these essential requirements before preparing your entry.
Original Work Only
All submissions must be the contributor’s original work. Plagiarism, copied material or misrepresented work will be rejected.
Google Form Only
Submissions will be accepted only through the official Google Form linked on this page. Entries sent by email, WhatsApp or personal message will not be considered.
Child Submissions
Parents or guardians may submit an entry on behalf of a child. For multiple children, complete a separate submission for each child, with a maximum of one entry per child.
One Submission Per Person
Only one submission is permitted per person, including one submission for each participating child.
Publication Not Guaranteed
Submission does not guarantee publication. Final publication decisions will be made by the BongMilanti editorial team.
Youth Section
Young contributors are warmly encouraged to participate. A parent or guardian may complete the Google Form for a child. Please clearly provide the child contributor’s name and age, and submit a separate form for each participating child.
Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026
Entries cannot be accepted after the Google Form closes.
Editorial Review
All submissions will be reviewed by the BongMilanti editorial team.
Formatting Guidelines
Follow the requirements for your chosen submission type. Files that do not meet these requirements may be returned for correction.
1
Written Submissions
- Length: A maximum of one A4-size page is preferred, with a strict limit upto 600 words.
- Font: Use a clear, readable 12-point font. English and Hindi submissions may use Arial or Times New Roman. Bengali submissions must use a clear Unicode Bengali font.
- 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.
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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 spelling, grammar and punctuation before uploading.
- If a supporting photograph or illustration accompanies your written submission, submit it as a separate attachment.
2
Poems
- Poems must fit within one A4-size page.
- Use a clear, readable 12-point font.
- Preserve all intentional line breaks and stanza spacing.
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Upload the poem as a
.docor.docxfile. PDF files will not be accepted.
Please check the uploaded document carefully.
The editorial team will treat line breaks and stanza spacing as
intentional.
3
Images & Artwork
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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 each submitted image in the Google Form.
- The contributor must sign 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
Submissions should be thoughtful, original and appropriate for a community literary publication.
Articles, Essays, Short Stories & Poems
- Submissions should be well-written, engaging and suitable for a general community audience.
- 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.
- Writers are encouraged to offer an individual voice, meaningful observation or personal perspective rather than merely repeating widely available information.
- Poetry may use rhyme, free verse or another intentional poetic structure.
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.
- Questions and responses should be presented accurately and respectfully.
- The contributor must obtain the interviewee’s permission before submitting the interview for publication.
- Any quotations must faithfully represent what the interviewee communicated.
Illustrations, Photography, Paintings & 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.
- The contributor must own the work and possess the right to submit it for publication.
- Include a brief title, description or caption for each submitted work.
- Photographs containing identifiable individuals should be submitted only with their knowledge and permission.
Community standard: Content must be respectful and must not contain discriminatory, hateful, defamatory, obscene or otherwise inappropriate material. BongMilanti may decline content that is inconsistent with the values of the organization or the intended audience of the magazine.
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 original creative work.
Permitted Assistance
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.
Not Permitted
AI tools may not be used to:
- Write the complete article, essay, story, poem or interview.
- Generate substantial portions of the submitted work.
- 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 Disclosure
Every submission must complete the mandatory AI disclosure.
- 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.
The central principle:
AI may support the contributor’s process, but it must not replace the
contributor’s ideas, voice, experience, judgment or creative expression.
What Happens Next?
Every submission follows the same editorial review process.
Editorial Review
All submissions will be reviewed by the BongMilanti editorial team.
Publication Is Not Guaranteed
Submission does not guarantee selection or publication.
Editorial Adjustments
The team may correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, length and formatting while preserving the contributor’s voice.
Selection Notification
Contributors whose work is selected will be notified by email after the editorial review is complete.
Individual Feedback
Due to the expected volume of submissions, the team may not be able to provide individual feedback on every entry.
Final Decision
The BongMilanti editorial team’s publication decision will be final.
Rights & Compensation
Ownership
Contributors retain ownership and copyright of their original work. Contributors must possess the necessary rights and permissions for everything included in their submission.
Permission to Publish
By submitting, contributors grant BongMilanti permission to review, edit, reproduce and publish the selected work in Agomoni Magazine and in related print, digital or promotional material, with appropriate contributor credit.
Compensation
Contributions are voluntary. No monetary compensation, royalty or publication fee will be paid for submitted or selected work. Publication provides community recognition and contributor credit.
BongMilanti may decline, postpone or withdraw a submission when it does not meet the magazine’s editorial, legal, formatting or community standards. The editorial team’s decision regarding publication, placement and presentation is final.
Submission Process
- Google sign-in is required so that files can be uploaded securely.
- Submissions should be made only through the official Google Form.
- Review all guidelines and prepare your file before opening the form.
Deadline: September 15, 2026
Further Inquiries
For questions about the submission guidelines or the submission process, please contact the BongMilanti creative and media team.
creative.media@bongmilanti.org