Military dominance is the reason indigenous peoples’ rights are not being protected: Iftekharuzzaman
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman has blamed long-standing military rule and structural discrimination for the violation of human rights of indigenous communities in Bangladesh.
Through the signing of the accord, the hill people had hoped to reclaim their rights from the state
A discussion meeting was held at the Women’s Voluntary Association auditorium in Dhanmondi to mark the 28th anniversary of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord, under the slogan: “Strengthen national unity and move forward toward full implementation of the CHT Accord.”
Peace in the Hill Region Depends on the Bangladesh Army
the key to establishing peace in indigenous or hill regions, in his view, lies in the hands of the army. The hill areas are under the authority of the Bangladesh Army. It is they (the army) who can establish peace.
Dhaka hosts discussion on human rights violations, impunity in Chittagong Hill Tracts
Speakers at a discussion in Dhaka have expressed grave concern over the continued human rights violations and entrenched culture of impunity in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), calling for full implementation of the CHT Peace Accord and accountability for decades of atrocities.
Violence Erupts in Chittagong Hill Tracts: Indigenous Communities Demand Justice
The picturesque hills of south-eastern Bangladesh, known for their lush greenery and terraced slopes, have once again become the epicenter of unrest. In late September 2025, the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) witnessed violent clashes that exposed the deep-rooted challenges faced by Indigenous communities, including marginalisation, militarisation, and systemic impunity.
Jumma People Stage Protest Outside Japan’s Foreign Ministry Demanding Justice for CHT Indigenous Communities
Jumma people and Japanese supporters protested outside Japan’s Foreign Ministry in Tokyo, demanding justice for Indigenous communities in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts and urging the withdrawal of military forces from the region.
AJC Organizes Protest in New York Against Communal Attack in Khagrachari-Guimara
A protest was held at Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York to condemn the alleged rape of an eighth-grade girl in Guimara, Khagrachari, and the reported violent attack and arson carried out by Bengali settlers and the Bangladesh military in Ramesu Bazar of Guimara Upazila. The protest was organized on Saturday (October 11) by the American Jummo Council (AJC).
AIPP firmly denounces the brutal attacks on Indigenous communities in Khagrachari
The Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) has strongly condemned the recent outbreak of brutal violence targeting Indigenous communities in the Khagrachari Hill District of Bangladesh. The violence resulted in the deaths of at least three Indigenous individuals, left dozens injured, and led to the destruction of Indigenous property — including the burning of at least 26 homes and 54 shops.
International Rights Groups Condemn Surge in Violence Against Indigenous Peoples in CHT
Three leading human rights organizations—FIAN International, the International Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission (CHT Commission), the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), and Minority Rights Group International (MRG)—have issued a forceful condemnation of recent lethal attacks targeting the Indigenous peoples of the the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). According to their joint press release, the violence, perpetrated by state security forces and Bengali settlers, represents a continuing pattern of systemic oppression, including the use of sexual violence as an instrument of terror and control.
One Year Since Rangamati Communal Attack and Anik Chakma Murder: Justice Still Denied
Today marks one year since the communal attack carried out by Bengali settlers on Jumma students and youth in Rangamati town, followed by the brutal murder of 18-year-old Anik Chakma. Despite multiple cases being filed, justice remains elusive as most of the accused are free on bail and the majority of perpetrators remain untouched.
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