Bangladesh is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-cultural country. The right to self-identify as indigenous peoples of more than 50 indigenous peoples in this country have not been constitutionally recognized. The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution terms the indigenous people as the Bengali nation for political purposes, including various disrespectful and insulting label. The ruling class
wants to disrespect and oppress the views and rights of the indigenous people.
◙ Aims and objectives of the page:
► Highlighting the history struggle, traditional culture and way of life of the indigenous people of the plains including the Chittagong Hill Tracts;
► It will talk about all kinds of discrimination, exploitation, deprivation and oppression on the indigenous people;
► Highlighting the rights of indigenous peoples enshrined in various international laws, including the Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord.
