The UN is demanding action to protect the Jumma people in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts, who are facing violence and...
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UN takes note of minority atrocities in Bangladesh, calls for justice in the CHTs
Crucial talks between Meitei, Kuki, and Naga leaders to be held in Delhi
Meitei, Kuki, and Naga leaders from Manipur will meet in New Delhi on October 15 for peace talks led by...
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Extremist brutally killed journalist in Bangladesh
Journalist Swapon Bhadra, 65, was brutally killed by extremists in Bangladesh, raising concerns about ongoing violence against minority communities. Authorities...
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Criticism on Dr Yunus: Magistrate suspended in Bangladesh
Taposhee Tabassum Urmi was suspended for a Facebook post criticizing Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. She defended her remarks, emphasizing the...
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Bangladesh: Indigenous Buddhist will not celebrate Katin Chibar Dan festival for security concerns
Buddhist monks in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts are canceling their annual Kathin Chibar Dan festival due to escalating violence and...
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Indigenous student rape: Teacher beaten to death in Bangladesh
A teacher in Bangladesh was killed after allegedly raping a 14-year-old student. The incident caused violence, leading to the imposition...
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Introspecting demographic changes in Assam
The influx of migrants in Assam has raised tensions, prompting calls for stronger protections for indigenous people and resettlement efforts.
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The many faces of Manipur’s ethnic divide: Gen Nair ignites debate
Ethnic tensions run deep in Manipur after recent violence erupted, with former Assam Rifles officer's accusations sparking conflict between central...
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Alleged foreign Islamic forces target Bangladesh hill tribes
Chakmas protested in New Delhi on 24 September 2024 against attacks by settlers and the Bangladesh Army that killed five...
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Durga Puja: Radicals demand Tk 5 lakh from each Hindu Temple in Bangladesh
By Dipankar Roy, Khulna Attacks and crimes perpetrated by the radicals on minority communities incessant in Bangladesh. After the overthrow...
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Nine tribals killed in CHT: Chakma leaders urge PM Modi to downgrade ties with Bangladesh
Chakma leaders urged PM Modi to cut ties with Bangladesh until indigenous communities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are safe,...
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Shops and houses of indigenous communities burnt in Bangladesh’s CHT
On 19 September 2024, over 100 Chakma homes and shops in Khagrachari, Bangladesh, were burned by illegal settlers, reportedly with...
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