A finer and complex aspect of issues in Bangladesh is not being debated and discussed much in this season of heightened tension.
Its about issues related to Chakma population who are generally Buddhists and they have significant presence in three districts and normal presence in 11 districts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
These regions are not very far from Indian borders -- and that also in as many as three states of Tripura, West Bengal and Mizoram.
In fact, in West Bengal's Dinhata district; there is a popular Road called Dinhata-Rangamati road.
The conflict in the CHT has its roots in the struggle for autonomy and land rights of the indigenous Jumma people, who are primarily Chakma and other ethnic minorities.
The Sheikh Hasina government had realised the importance of ethnic minorities in sensitive geographical locationsl
The conflict between the PCJSS and the Bangladesh government spanned from 1977 to 1997, culminating in the Peace Accord.
The Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti is a left-wing political party formed to represent minority communities and indigenous tribes of the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
Founded in 1972, the PCJSS initially aimed to protect the rights and identity of the indigenous people of the CHT. The PCJSS's armed wing, the Shanti Bahini, engaged in a long conflict with the Bangladesh government.
The 1997 Peace Accord led to the disarmament of the Shanti Bahini and the PCJSS's return to mainstream politics.
However, the PCJSS continues to advocate for the full implementation of the accord.
UPDF: The United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) is a political party that also seeks autonomy for the CHT. The UPDF has contested elections but could not make any mark in the CHT.
PCJSS (MN Larma): A faction of the PCJSS, known as PCJSS (MN Larma), also demands autonomy and is reportedly allied with the UPDF (Democratic).
UPDF (Democratic): The UPDF (Democratic) is another group involved in the CHT political scene, reportedly allied with PCJSS (MN Larma).
Recent Developments:
The PCJSS has recently demanded a judicial probe into communal attacks in the CHT, compensation for victims, and punishment for those responsible. The PCJSS, UPDF, and other groups have engaged in clashes, often linked to competition for influence and control over resources in the region.
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| Blogger : Not far from Bangladesh border |
Amidst heightened crackdowns on illegal immigration in the Northeast, Tripura Police have arrested 13 members of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) near Tripura Medical College in Hapania.
The group, consisting of 11 men and two women, had reportedly crossed into India illegally from Bangladesh seeking medical treatment.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Thuithui Mog (Nusaithui), Angla Mog (Angchui Mog), Rumel Chakma (Swapnil), Aoj Chakma (Shanta), Dravid Chakma (Roni), Ramen Chakma (Paban), Mik Chakma (Pragya), Nirbhoy Chakma (Abidan), Choice Chakma (Akash), Bitu Chakma (Debakanti), Kimon Chakma (Sumonta), Purna Chakma, and Nayanchi Mog.
The region is highly vulnerable to climate change, with deforestation, water shortages, and increased frequency of natural disasters like floods and landslides.
Limited Access to Resources:
Many areas in the CHT lack proper infrastructure like roads and transportation, hindering access to healthcare, education, and markets.
Socioeconomic Challenges:
Low literacy rates, poverty, and limited non-farm employment opportunities contribute to the region's socioeconomic vulnerabilities.
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