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Continuing on from the XfD
[edit]Since the XfD of Suzana Zafar is getting cluttered with comments about WP:RS, I thought we should continue talk about the RS here, and keep the XfD for comments about the deletion of the article. [Username Needed] 12:38, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- Username, What do you think now? Can I prove about the point which was asked by Saqib? - Rafi (talk) 15:44, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- I don't know, but if you are unsure about the reliability of a source, you should check out the WP:RSN archives, and if it is not there, post a new WP:RSN message. The number of sources is not necessarily relevant if the source is not reliable. And if it is deleted, don't leave just because you are upset. [Username Needed] 10:19, 10 May 2018 (UTC)
- Okay, Thank you for your cooperation.- Rafi (talk) 10:56, 10 May 2018 (UTC)
- I don't know, but if you are unsure about the reliability of a source, you should check out the WP:RSN archives, and if it is not there, post a new WP:RSN message. The number of sources is not necessarily relevant if the source is not reliable. And if it is deleted, don't leave just because you are upset. [Username Needed] 10:19, 10 May 2018 (UTC)
Who is Mughal? A person, a dynasty? I have linked Mughal Empire, but I'm unable to link Mughal. 1545? The whole year or since 1545?Xx236 (talk) 08:11, 8 February 2018 (UTC)
- Dear, the answer of your first question is, yes, it is a dynasty. And the answer of your second question is, I have added a reference. I couldn't find out their last year of ruling period. Thank you! - Rafi Bin Tofa (talk) 04:10, 10 February 2018 (UTC)
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- Done ;) - Rafi Bin Tofa (talk) 15:02, 4 April 2018 (UTC)
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Company infobox cleanup: traded_as
[edit]If you're still seeking cleanup tasks, there's one involving the infoboxes of companies. For each public company in Bangladesh, if it is traded on the Dhaka Stock Exchange, then in its infobox, immediately below the type field, the traded_as field should be set using template {{Dse}}. (Many companies also trade on the Chittagong Stock Exchange, but Wikipedia's link to it is broken, so don't add links to that exchange.) Jamuna Bank is an example of a company article that uses {{Dse}} correctly.
List of companies of Bangladesh would be a good starting point. There may be companies that are not on that list, you could find them through the category system. Many companies are private or government owned, and so do not trade on a stock exchange. Be careful with similarly named companies. Sometimes subsidiaries are public even though their parent company and sister companies are private.
If you wish, while working through the companies you could look for other ways in which articles are not following Template:Infobox company/doc. --Worldbruce (talk) 15:47, 29 April 2018 (UTC)
- @Worldbruce:, Firstly, many many thanks to you for giving a wonderful job that i was looking for. I got all the point that you written. But i have just a one question. How can i know which stock exchange a company traded? Should i look it at the article or should i search for the information in the internet?- Rafi (talk) 17:02, 29 April 2018 (UTC)
- The Dhaka Stock Exchange has this list of companies that are traded on it. It may include some companies that are not notable, and thus won't have articles in Wikipedia. --Worldbruce (talk) 17:12, 29 April 2018 (UTC)
- Thanks a lot for answering my questions. I will try my best on this work. And again, thank you.- Rafi (talk) 17:19, 29 April 2018 (UTC)
- @Worldbruce:, Take a look at the Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd article. This is my first attempt about these clean up works. Let me know if I do any wrong.- Rafi (talk) 18:49, 30 April 2018 (UTC)
- The Dhaka Stock Exchange has this list of companies that are traded on it. It may include some companies that are not notable, and thus won't have articles in Wikipedia. --Worldbruce (talk) 17:12, 29 April 2018 (UTC)
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Speedy deletion nomination of Suzana Zafar
[edit]Hello Rafi Bin Tofa,
I wanted to let you know that I just tagged Suzana Zafar for deletion, because the article doesn't clearly say why the subject is important enough to be included in an encyclopedia.
If you feel that the article shouldn't be deleted and want more time to work on it, you can contest this deletion, but please don't remove the speedy deletion tag from the top.
You can leave a note on my talk page if you have questions.
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- @SamHolt6: I have just created the article few seconds ago and haven't finished it. So please let me give some time to add more sources and finish the article.- Rafi (talk) 05:32, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- I will move the article to the draftspace. Keep in mind that new articles must be ready to pass Wikipedia's various criteria when they are created outright.--SamHolt6 (talk) 05:39, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- @SamHolt6: I am still working on it. Please let me finish first! And anyone need at least 20 or 30 minutes to create an article. You tagged within 1 or 2 minutes. This is not fair. And now you moved it.- Rafi (talk) 05:43, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- I highly recommend that you create articles in either the draftspace or in your sandbox rather than directly create an article in the mainspace. This is of course my personal preference, but note that adopting such a strategy will allow you to edit without interruption. Note also the before you create an article in the mainspace you are directed to Wikipedia:Your first article and other tips. Apologies for any inconveniences.--SamHolt6 (talk) 05:51, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- Okay i got it. Thank you for your cooperation. Also pardon me for any weird behaviour. - Rafi (talk) 05:54, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- I highly recommend that you create articles in either the draftspace or in your sandbox rather than directly create an article in the mainspace. This is of course my personal preference, but note that adopting such a strategy will allow you to edit without interruption. Note also the before you create an article in the mainspace you are directed to Wikipedia:Your first article and other tips. Apologies for any inconveniences.--SamHolt6 (talk) 05:51, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- @SamHolt6: I am still working on it. Please let me finish first! And anyone need at least 20 or 30 minutes to create an article. You tagged within 1 or 2 minutes. This is not fair. And now you moved it.- Rafi (talk) 05:43, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- I will move the article to the draftspace. Keep in mind that new articles must be ready to pass Wikipedia's various criteria when they are created outright.--SamHolt6 (talk) 05:39, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
Nomination of Suzana Zafar for deletion
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- Dear Saqib, please have a look at the Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Suzana Zafar page. You are not caring about it. - Rafi (talk) 17:20, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
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- প্রিয় আফতাব ভাই, অনেক খুঁজেও বাংলাতে এই নিবন্ধের কোন তথ্যসূত্র পেলাম না। আমি দুঃখিত। কোন খবরের কাগজ, ওয়েবসাইটে বাংলাতে এই নিবন্ধের তেমন কোন তথ্য পেলাম না। কি করা যায় এখন? Rafi (talk) 19:23, 21 October 2018 (UTC)
- এখানে আছে --আফতাবুজ্জামান (talk) 19:26, 21 October 2018 (UTC)
- @আফতাবুজ্জামান: আমি পেলাম না কেন? তথ্যসূত্রের তো অভাব নেই দেখছি! আপনি তৈরি করতে পারবেন আফতাব ভাই? Rafi (talk) 19:29, 21 October 2018 (UTC)
- আপনি করে ফেলেন। আমি সূত্র যোগ করে দিব। --আফতাবুজ্জামান (talk) 19:31, 21 October 2018 (UTC)
- আমি করেই এখানে অথবা আপনার আলাপ পাতায় বার্তা রাখব। আর একটি কথা, আমাকে তুমি করে বলবেন! আমার বয়স মাত্র ১৯!Rafi (talk) 19:34, 21 October 2018 (UTC)
- @আফতাবুজ্জামান: ভাইয়া, আমি নিবন্ধটি অবশেষে তৈরি করলাম। আপনি দেখে নিন! তথ্যসূত্র বা সম্প্রসারিত করতে চাইলে করুন। আমার কোন ভুল-ত্রুটি থাকলে তাও বলুন। ধন্যবাদান্তে Rafi (talk) 20:23, 21 October 2018 (UTC)
- আমি করেই এখানে অথবা আপনার আলাপ পাতায় বার্তা রাখব। আর একটি কথা, আমাকে তুমি করে বলবেন! আমার বয়স মাত্র ১৯!Rafi (talk) 19:34, 21 October 2018 (UTC)
- আপনি করে ফেলেন। আমি সূত্র যোগ করে দিব। --আফতাবুজ্জামান (talk) 19:31, 21 October 2018 (UTC)
- @আফতাবুজ্জামান: আমি পেলাম না কেন? তথ্যসূত্রের তো অভাব নেই দেখছি! আপনি তৈরি করতে পারবেন আফতাব ভাই? Rafi (talk) 19:29, 21 October 2018 (UTC)
- এখানে আছে --আফতাবুজ্জামান (talk) 19:26, 21 October 2018 (UTC)
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Caught by an open proxy block but this host or IP is not an open proxy. My IP address is 192.168.1.10. Now I will use wikipedia without using any proxy server. Rafi (talk) 07:50, 28 June 2023 (UTC)
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That is the IP of your personal network and not the one you actually connect to the internet with. You can use a tool like whatismyip dot com or possibly Google "what is my ip" to determine what your IP actually is. We need to know this in order to help you. 331dot (talk) 08:15, 28 June 2023 (UTC)
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@331dot: According to the site, whatismyip, my ipv4 ip address is showing 144.48.116.183. Now What should I do? Can you please help? --Rafi (talk) 08:21, 28 June 2023 (UTC)
- If that is your IP, it is not blocked. If you are no longer using a proxy server, you may need to clear your browser cache and wait 24 hours for the block to clear your system. 331dot (talk) 08:26, 28 June 2023 (UTC)
- @331dot: I cleared my browser cache and waited for 24 hours. Nothing happened. Still I am blocked. Now, what should I do? --Rafi (talk) 13:49, 2 July 2023 (UTC)
- The IP that you give is not blocked, there should be nothing preventing you from editing. If you are still unable to edit, please copy and paste the exact message that you see when you attempt to make an edit. 331dot (talk) 15:26, 2 July 2023 (UTC)
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It says,
The IP address or range 144.48.116.177 has been blocked (disabled) by ST47ProxyBot for the following reason(s):
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- 144.48.116.177 is blocked as a P2P proxy. If you have done as I described and that didn't help, there's not much more we can do for you. If your IP changes often, you may land on one that works. You can also contact a checkuser as described at WP:IPECPROXY to request an IP block exemption. 331dot (talk) 17:22, 2 July 2023 (UTC)
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[edit]Hello, Rafi Bin Tofa. Thank you for your work on Ghorasal Polash Urea Fertilizer Public Limited Company. User:Maliner, while examining this page as a part of our page curation process, had the following comments:
Subject received more coverages in reputed Daily newspapers of Bangladesh. Try to add those good sources. I have added one for you from The Daily Star. Thanks.
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- @Maliner: Thank you Maliner. I got your point. I will try to give sources from reputed newspaper in my next creations. Rafi (talk) 06:33, 24 October 2023 (UTC)
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