Riqipedia
A Bengali digital encyclopedia platform for research-based informational publishing and public knowledge accessibility.
View ProjectBangladeshi technology researcher and knowledge builder
Mahdi Riyad
Software Developer, Researcher & Digital Knowledge Builder
Founder of Riqipedia and Prizm Research Center, focused on Bengali-language digital knowledge systems, research-oriented publishing, and modern web architecture.
Developer
Researcher
Founder
Wikimedian
Architecture
Bengali web systems
Knowledge
Open digital access
About
A calm builder of digital knowledge infrastructure.
Muhammad Riyadul Islam Mahdi, commonly known as Mahdi Riyad, is a Bangladeshi software developer, researcher, entrepreneur, and Wikimedian. Born in Bogura, Bangladesh, he developed an early interest in technology and gradually shaped that curiosity into work across software development, web architecture, and digital publishing.
His work centers on Bengali-language digital knowledge platforms, research-oriented online publishing, and the practical systems that make knowledge easier to discover, structure, and preserve on the internet.
Career Journey
01
Multimedia Creator
02
Video Production & Editing
03
Software Development
04
Digital Publishing
05
Encyclopedia Platforms
06
Research Initiatives
07
Technology & Language Research
Wikimedia
Open knowledge, refined through contribution.
Contributor to Wikimedia projects since 2020
Bengali Wikipedia editing and knowledge contributions
Inspired by the global open knowledge movement
Technical and content improvement work
Founded Projects
Platforms for research, publishing, and public understanding.
Each initiative extends the same long-term aim: stronger Bengali digital knowledge infrastructure.
Prizm Research Center
A modern research initiative exploring technology, society, language, and the systems that connect them.
View ProjectThe Holy Message
An Islamic studies and educational platform centered on research-based religious and historical discussions.
View ProjectResearch Interests
Knowledge systems with language, culture, and infrastructure in mind.
Bengali Language TechnologyDigital Knowledge SystemsWeb InfrastructureReligious StudiesOnline PublishingOpen Knowledge
Skills
Web Development
UI/UX Design
Research Publishing
WordPress Development
Digital Infrastructure
Content Architecture
SEO & Knowledge Systems
Vision
“My vision is to strengthen Bengali knowledge infrastructure on the internet through technology, research, and open digital publishing.”
Contact