Many users still rely on Bijoy Bayanno, which uses a non-standard encoding system (ASCII-based). Here is a quick comparison:

| Feature | STM 4.0 | Bijoy Bayanno | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Encoding | Unicode | Non-standard (ASCII) | | Web compatibility | Direct paste | Requires font conversion | | Spell check | Yes | No | | Layout design | Advanced | Basic | | Price | Affordable / Free trial | Commercial |

Verdict: If you work online, STM 4.0 is the superior choice.

Typing practice now generates direct Unicode Bengali text. This means anything typed in STM 4.0 can be copied/pasted into MS Word, Google Docs, Facebook, or any modern app without font corruption.

Solution: Run STM 4.0 in Windows 8 compatibility mode. Right-click on shortcut > Properties > Compatibility.

One of the standout features of STM 4.0 is its bilingual interface.

Right-click on the setup file and select Run as administrator.