Bangla/Bengali In Debian Etch

Install this package.

#apt-get install ttf-bengali-fonts ttf-indic-fonts

you may need to restart your Xserver to view bangla/bengali.

System–>Preferences–>Keyboard

Click Add

Layout Option—>Group Shift/Lock behaviour (or use whatever you like)

Now I can switch to Bangla/English by pressing two ALt key together.
(Use any option here that you like)