FRIENDS OF ASSAM AND SEVEN SISTERS (FASS) INTL.

I am writing in reference to the Assamese writing system in the Unicode. As you know at present, there is no separate script for writing the Assamese language in the Unicode. Assamese are writing the language with a script that is being reserved as 'Bengali ' script with the addition of two additional letters. This is creating lot of resentment among the Assamese people since historically Assamese is an older language with a separate independent script of its own. Since the nineteenth century, the Assamese and Bengalis both use almost the same script in printing press. It is like the case of the Roman script which is being used by many languages. The common Assamese-Bengali (as well as Maithili and Oriya) script is historically called 'Kamrupi ' script which may be used for the present Assamese-Bengali Unicode script now. In this case, there are two options for us. In view of above, we would request the Unicode, on behalf of the Assamese people, to do either of the following: (1) Rename the present Unicode Bengali script (with the addition to two letters) as the Kamrupi script. (2) Or, to kindly create a separate slot in the Unicode for the Assamese scripts. I this regard, I am attaching some historical background writings on the scripts of the two languages for your kind information. We are also requesting the Govt of Assam to become s member of the Unicode if that wil