Review Article

Bangla Sign Language Recognition: A Comprehensive Review of Machine Learning Approaches and Data Sources

Author(s): Jasiya Fairiz Raisa, Rumana Yasmin

Article Information

Article Info: Journal of FST, ISSN: 2959-4812, Volume - 03, Issue - 01, July 2025, Article #6

Publish Date: July 1, 2025

Author(s): Jasiya Fairiz Raisa, Rumana Yasmin

Keywords: Sign Language, Bangla Sign Language Recognition, Sign Language Datasets, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision

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Abstract

Sign language is the primary medium of communication for deaf and dumb individuals, but it is difficult to interpret for every demographic, which makes communication extremely difficult. Bangla is among the most widely spoken languages worldwide, and substantial research on Bangla Sign Language (BdSL) has emerged to address this issue. In recent years, researchers have been working to automate BdSL recognition using different techniques. This review paper evaluates research trends in BdSL by comparing the features and evaluation outcomes of various systems and approaches applied to both existing and novel datasets. We have gathered and integrated metadata from datasets encompassing all BdSL alphabets and numbers implemented to date. The analysis of this paper shows that most suggested models work well on images with static and single-handed signs, but performance drops in complicated backgrounds. Additionally, we concentrated on identifying insights and parallels within the existing systems, identifying research gaps, and suggesting potential future directions.

Citation Information

Jasiya Fairiz Raisa, Rumana Yasmin. (July 1, 2025). Bangla Sign Language Recognition: A Comprehensive Review of Machine Learning Approaches and Data Sources. Journal of FST, Volume 03, Issue 01, 53-86.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64494/JFST/jr/2025/03/53-86