README.md

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title: BanglaFeel Translator
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sdk: docker
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license: apache-2.0
app_port: 7860
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# BanglaFeel Translator

A Flask web application for English to Bengali transliteration using a custom-trained DualEncoderDecoder model.

## How to Use

Visit the deployed Space URL and type or paste English text into the input box. Click "Translate" to see the Bengali transliteration.

## Model Details

This model is a custom architecture (DualEncoderDecoder) combining T5 (csebuetnlp/banglat5) with a hybrid character CNN and word LSTM encoder.
*   **Base T5 Model:** `csebuetnlp/banglat5`
*   **Base Encoder Tokenizer:** `csebuetnlp/banglabert`
*   **Custom Components:** CharCNN, WordLSTM, HybridEncoder
*   Trained for English to Bengali transliteration.

## Intended Uses & Limitations

*   **Intended Use:** Transliteration of English text (phonetically representing Bengali words) into Bengali script.
*   **Limitations:**
    *   May not handle all English phonetic variations perfectly.
    *   Performance depends on the training data.
    *   Currently handles inputs up to 500 characters.
    *   The free hosting tier might experience cold starts.

## License

The code and model are licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See the `LICENSE` file for details.