Complete Bengali to English Book Translation, Editing, Formatting and Publishing – 81 Pages

# Project Title Complete Bengali to English Book Translation, Editing, Design, Printing and Delivery – 81 Pages ## Project Overview I am looking for an experienced and affordable Bengali-English translator or a professional publishing team to translate a complete Bengali book into English, professionally edit it, design it and produce high-quality printed physical books. I am looking for someone who can manage the entire project from beginning to end while maintaining excellent quality and keeping the total cost as low as reasonably possible. IMPORTANT: The freelancer MUST be fluent in Bengali. Native or professional-level Bengali reading and writing skills are essential because the original book is entirely in Bengali. ## 1. Original Book Details Book Title: মুসলিম মনীষীদের ছেলেবেলা Proposed English Title: Childhood Stories of Great Muslim Scholars Author: Maulana Harunur Rashid Publisher: Islamic Foundation Original Language: Bengali Length: Approximately 81 pages Subject: Childhood stories, education, life experiences and inspiring events from the lives of famous Muslim scholars and personalities. Original Bengali PDF: https://shibircloud.com/pdf/muslim_monishider_chelebela.pdf ## 2. Main Objective I want to turn this Bengali book into a professionally translated and published English book, suitable for children, students, families and general readers. The final product must be a real printed physical book that I can keep, read and give as a gift to family and friends. I am NOT looking for a PDF-only or eBook-only service. ## 3. Complete Scope of Work – A to Z The selected freelancer will handle the following: ### A. Translation - Translate the complete 81-page Bengali book into English. - Maintain the original meaning, message and Islamic context. - Use clear, natural and engaging English. - Make the language suitable for children and young readers. - Check names, historical details, Arabic terms, Quranic references and Islamic quotations carefully. ### B. Editing and Quality Control - Professional English proofreading. - Grammar, spelling and punctuation checks. - Check translation accuracy against the Bengali original. - Maintain consistency in names, terminology and chapter titles. - Ensure no chapters, paragraphs or important information are missing. - Provide a final quality-checked manuscript. ### C. Book Design - Professional front cover, back cover and spine design. - Attractive and appropriate design for a children's educational book. - Professional interior page layout. - Clear fonts, headings and page numbering. - Suitable paper and print specifications. ### D. Physical Book Printing I require professionally printed physical paperback books. Please provide quotations for: - 5 printed copies - 10 printed copies - 20 printed copies Please also quote separately for hardcover printing, if available. The books must have professional binding and good-quality printing. They should look attractive and be suitable for gifting. ### E. Delivery to Australia The printed books must be delivered to: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Please include: - Printing cost - Packaging cost - International shipping cost - Estimated delivery time - Any additional charges ### F. Final Digital Files Please provide: - Complete editable Microsoft Word manuscript. - Print-ready PDF. - Final book cover files. - High-quality print-ready interior files. - Kindle/eBook version only if available within the agreed budget. ## 4. Mandatory Freelancer Requirements Applicants MUST: 1. Be fluent in Bengali and English. 2. Be able to read and understand the original Bengali book. 3. Have experience in Bengali-to-English translation. 4. Have excellent English writing and proofreading skills. 5. Be able to manage translation quality control. 6. Have experience in book formatting and publishing. 7. Be able to arrange affordable professional printing. 8. Be able to arrange delivery to Brisbane, Australia, or provide a reliable printing and shipping partner. Applicants who cannot read Bengali fluently should NOT apply. ## 5. Budget and Cost Requirements I am looking for the most affordable reliable freelancer or publishing team. Price is important, but quality must not be compromised. Please provide a clear itemised quotation showing: - Full book translation cost. - Editing and proofreading cost. - Cover design cost. - Interior formatting cost. - Printing cost for 5, 10 and 20 copies. - Shipping cost to Brisbane, Australia. - Total project cost. Please suggest the most cost-effective printing option without compromising the quality of the finished book. ## 6. Application Requirements When applying, please answer the following: 1. Are you fluent in Bengali and English? 2. Have you translated any Bengali books into English before? 3. Can you provide examples of your previous work? 4. Can you translate a 1–2-page sample from my book? 5. Can you manage the complete translation, editing, design and printing process? 6. Can you arrange physical book delivery to Brisbane, Australia? 7. How much will the complete project cost? 8. How long will the project take? 9. Can you provide a quality guarantee and revision process? Please provide a separate quotation for the complete project and for each stage. ## 7. Payment and Quality Control I prefer milestone-based payments. Suggested stages: - Milestone 1: Sample translation and approval. - Milestone 2: Complete translation. - Milestone 3: Editing and proofreading. - Milestone 4: Final book design and print-ready files. - Milestone 5: Printing and delivery of physical books. I will review and approve each stage before proceeding to the next. Please do not start full production before the sample translation is approved. ## 8. Final Goal I want a complete, professionally translated and beautifully printed English book at a reasonable price. I am looking for a reliable Bengali-speaking freelancer who can deliver good quality, control costs and take responsibility for the project from tr