The first ever platform for Bangla language manga was launched with Manga Stage—a website dedicated to sharing manga in our mother tongue. Manga Stage was founded by sisters Shahnuruma Shantona and Shahrina Shantuma. We wanted to create a platform for Bangladeshi manga artists.”An excerpt from "Kinsa Khyong" | Shantona Shantuma/ Manga StageShantona and Shantuma came up with the idea for Manga Stage in 2017.Describing their portal as “an open stage for all Bangladeshi mangaka (manga creators),” the manga artists aspire to establish the site as an open publishing site. An excerpt from "Mendel" | Shantona Shantuma/ Manga StageEventually, they decided to create a manga in Bangla. The next step in their journey will focus on bringing together storytellers and manga artists.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 13, 2018 12:22 UTC