A letter to Chief Adviser, Interim Government of Bangladesh to take urgent action on violent attacks on Indigenous students

Written on 31 January 2025. Posted in News

Honourable Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus,

We, the undersigned organisations and individuals, would like to bring to your attention, our concern on the recent violent attacks on the Indigenous student protestors during a peaceful protest in relation to the removal of an artwork from the back of a school textbook with the word “Adivasi” (Indigenous). The inclusion and recognition of Indigenous Peoples in the school textbook was an outcome of the movement led by Indigenous Peoples of Bangladesh and a step applauded by many. We condemn the violent attacks on Indigenous protestors and urge for prompt justice for the victims and the restoration of the artwork in the textbook.

This letter was sent on 31 January 2025 to:

His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Yunus
Honourable Chief Adviser,
The Interim Government of Bangladesh The State Guest House Jamuna
Minto Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh

CC: Lieutenant General (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Home Affairs Adviser to the Interim Government and Professor Wahiduddin Mahmud, Education and Planning Adviser to the Interim Government of Bangladesh.

The violent attack was carried out against Indigenous students and rights activists during their peaceful protest in front of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 15 January 2025. At least 19 persons were severely injured in this attack allegedly carried out by the members of "Students for Sovereignty", a communal organisation that opposed the inclusion of the term “Adivasi” in a school textbook.

The injured include Ananta Bikash Dhamai, Don Jetra, Jewel Marak, Rupaya Shrestha Tanchangya, Tony Chiran, Isaba Shuhrat, Futanta Chakma, Donai Mro, Rengyoung Mro, Sneha Lal Tanchangya, Shanta Chakma, Sushmi Chakma, Angel Chakma, Sushanto Chakma, Michel Tripura, Malay Bikash Tripura, Shoili Chakma, Rahi Nayab, and Robi Biswas.We welcome the inclusion of the “Adivasi” by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) in their recently published (online) Bangla Grammar and Composition textbook for the 9th and 10th graders. The artwork of a tree comprising five leaves: Adivasi, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, and Christian respectively, along with the caption “to pluck leaves is prohibited”, was featured on its back cover. The artwork included a title: “Do not hurt anybody’s feelings”/“Do not hurt anybody”. Inspired by the spirit of July Uprising of 2024, this graffiti relays the vision for an inclusive Bangladesh that protects and promotes ethnic and religious diversity.

However, the inclusion of the term “Adivasi” in the in the textbook sparked protest from an organization named ‘Students for Sovereignty’. It staged a demonstration inside the NCTB office in Dhaka on 12 January, 2025 demanding the removal of the artwork and any mention of the term "Adivasi" in the textbook, saying it was not in line with the constitution. Responding to the protest, the NCTB acknowledged that it was an “error” and replaced the artwork featuring the term "Adivasi" with the image of a poem on the same day. However, the members of this organisation were not satisfied with this step and declared to go for further protests with the demand to bring the people behind the inclusion of the term “Adivasi” to justice.

This action by the NCTB prompted a protest among the Indigenous Peoples and [progressive] Bengalis. On 15 January, Indigenous students and activists under the banner “Aggrieved Indigenous Students-Masses” declared to stage a peaceful demonstration in front of the NCTB office to protest the removal of the artwork and to demand its restoration. As the Indigenous protesters reached the NCTB office, around a hundred members of the ‘Students for Sovereignty’ launched a sudden barbaric attack on them with cricket stumps and sticks, leaving at least 19 persons, including Indigenous students, activists, and journalists, seriously injured. The injured persons were rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital and other hospitals in Dhaka.

This violent attack on the peaceful Indigenous protesters sparked protests across the country. Indigenous and Bengali students, teachers, activists, and members of civil society arranged protest demonstrations in Dhaka and different parts of the country. On 16 January, Indigenous youths and their supporters organized a march towards the home ministry under the banner Aggrieved Students-Masses from the Dhaka University campus. However, police obstructed the march with barricades and used water cannons and charged batons to disperse the protesters, injuring seven more on that day.

Honourable Chief Adviser,

We welcome your recent statement condemning the attack on indigenous students and your assurance of taking action. On the following day of the brutal attack, you strongly condemned this attack and stated that your government ordered an investigation into the attack, and two persons had already been arrested in this connection. We welcome your commitment to identify and arrest the perpetrators and prompt justice for the victims.

Honourable Nobel Laureate,

The use of the term Indigenous Peoples is not new in Bangladesh, the Government of Bangladesh has enacted different Acts, ordinances and Policies to protect and promote the rights, socio-economic development and cultural diversity of Indigenous Peoples in a broad range of areas. The National Education Policy stipulates the rights of indigenous children to receive an education in their mother tongue language. Similarly, the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Act 1989, Bangladesh Folk Art and Crafts Foundation Act 1998, Bangladesh National Cultural Policy 2006 and Small Ethnic Groups Cultural Institution Act 2010 lay down a number of stipulations for the promotions and protection of the cultural traditions and heritage of ethnic communities with the objective of ensuring cultural diversity of the nation. The ‘Small Ethnic Groups Cultural Institutions Act 2010’ mentioned in the definition of small ethnic groups means the country's Indigenous Peoples. Article 23A of the constitution of Bangladesh states, “The State shall take steps to protect and develop the unique local culture and tradition of the tribes, minor races, ethnic sects and communities.”

Moreover, Bangladesh is a signatory to and has ratified several international human rights instruments. The country has yet to ratify the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169), but it ratified the Indigenous and Tribal Populations Convention, 1957 of the ILO (C-107) in 1972. Bangladesh has an obligation to respect the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) 2007 as a Member State of the United Nations. Similarly, Bangladesh is a party to various UN and other multilateral institutions, whereby the policies on Indigenous Peoples of these institutions apply to the country.

Honourable Chief Adviser,

We appreciate that in a speech to the nation on August 25, you, as a Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, mentioned the term ‘Adivasi’ while denoting the Indigenous Peoples of the country. We welcome your leadership and taking the oath as the head of the interim government following widespread protests against the previous government and reiterating your commitment and framework to make Bangladesh free of discrimination. One of the most compelling aspects of the July-August student movement was its ability to bridge political and ideological divides, bringing together people from various backgrounds to foster a diverse and inclusive Bangladesh. We hope Indigenous Peoples will not be left behind in these aspects.

We therefore urge your government to:

• Take prompt action to arrest all perpetrators involved in the attacks on Indigenous students and activists following and initiate impartial investigation to bring all perpetrators to justice.
• Arrange for free medical treatment and compensation to those injured in the attacks on the incidents that happened on 15th and 16th January and ensure the security of all indigenous protesters and their families and supporters.
• Reinstate the artwork with the word “Adivasi” in the textbook and take appropriate steps to properly represent indigenous communities' cultures, traditional values and history to the new generation with respect.
• Recognize Indigenous Peoples in the constitution and recognize their individual and collective rights, including their right to self-determination and Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). Formulate an Indigenous Peoples Rights Act in light of international human rights standards.
• Declare a road map with a clear timeframe for speedy, proper and full implementation of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord of 1997.
• Ratify ILO Convention No. 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of 1989 and endorse the United Nations Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
• Ensure meaningful and effective engagement of Indigenous Peoples before formulating, reforming, or repealing of any laws and policies concerning their rights and wellbeing.

Yours sincerely,

ORGANISATIONS:

1. International Work Group on Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), Denmark
2. Asia Indigenous Peoples’ Pact (AIPP), Thailand
3. Network of Indigenous Peoples in Thailand (NIPT), Thailand
4. Indigenous Peoples Rights International, Philippines/Global
5. Asia Indigenous Peoples Network on Extractive Industries and Energy (AIPNEE), Asia
6. Minority Rights Group, United Kingdom
7. Oil Refinery Residents Association (ORRA), Uganda
8. National Fisheries Solidarity Movement, Sri Lanka
9. TIPD -Turkana Indigenous People Action for Development, Kenya
10. Pastoralists Alliance for Resilience and Adaptation Across Nations (PARAAN), Kenya
11. Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Organization (CIPO), Cambodia
12. ACSILs, Japan
13. Shimin Gaikou Centre, Japan
14. TARA – PingPu, Taiwan
15. Fondo Defensores, México
16. International Indigenous Peoples Movement for Self-Determination and Liberation, Philippines/ Global
17. Tebtebba, Philippines
18. Cordillera Peoples Alliance, Philippines
19. Radyo Sagada, Philippines
20. Katribu Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas, Philippines
21. Network of Indigenous Women-Bai, Inc, Philippine
22. Friends of the Earth Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone, West Africa
23. Comité Ambiental en defensa de la vida, Colombia
24. Merdeka West Papua Support Network, West Papua/ Australia
25. Nepalese Indigenous Nationalities Forum Australia, Australia
26. Chittagong Hill Tracts Indigenous Jumma Association Australia, Australia
27. Karen Environmental and Social Action Network, Myanmar
28. Promotion of Indigenous and Nature Together, Myanmar
29. Européen Jumma Indigenous Council, France
30. La Voix de Jummas, France
31. UBC, Canada
32. Jummobi Foundation, Canada
33. International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS/ MIEC) Pax Romana, Switzerland
34. La'o Hamutuk, Timor-Leste
35. PACOS Trust, Malaysia
36. Center for Orang Asli Concerns (COAC), Malaysia
37. Pertubuhan Wanita Orang Asal Malaysia (PWOAM), Malaysia
38. Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (SADIA), Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia
39. Inisiasi Masyarakat Adat (IMA), Indonesia
40. Perhimpunan Pembela Masyarakat Adat Nusantara (PPMAN), Indonesia
41. United Tribal Organization of Assam (UTOA), North East India
42. Indigenous Women India Network, India
43. BOROK Peoples Human Rights Organization BPHRO, India
44. BOROK Indigenous Tiprasa Peoples Development Centre BITPDC, India
45. Indigenous Women India Network, India
46. Adivasi Women's Network, India
47. Youth's Forum for Protection of Human Rights, Manipur, North East India
48. Adivasi Samanway Manch Bharart (Tribal Coordination Front India), India
49. Twipra Students' Federation, India
50. Karbi Human Rights Watch, India
51. Indian Confederation of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, India
52. Lawyers Association for Human Rights of Nepalese Indigenous Peoples (LAHURNIP), Nepal
53. Community Empowerment and Social Justice Network (CEMSOJ), Nepal
54. National Indigenous Disabled Women Association Nepal (NIDWAN), Nepal
55. Focus for Indigenous Girls (FIG), Nepal
56. CIPRED Nepal
57. Nepal Kirat Kulung Bhasa Sanskriti Utthan Sangh, Nepal
58. SAMAN, Nepal
59. National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF), Nepal
60. Nepal Indigenous Disabled Association (NIDA), Nepal
61. Indigenous Peoples Forum, Nepal
62. National Indigenous Disabled Youth Association, Nepal
63. Indigenous Disabled Association-Sindhuli, Nepal
64. Bangladesh Indigenous Peoples Forum (BIPF), Bangladesh
65. Bangladesh Indigenous Women's Network, Bangladesh
66. Hill Women's Federation, Bangladesh
67. Indigenous Peoples Development Facilitators Forum (IPDFF), Bangladesh
68. Indigenous Artists' Unity, Bangladesh
69. Bangladesh Indigenous Student's Action Forum, Bangladesh
70. Chittagong Hill Tracts Hill Student's Council, Bangladesh
71. Prochondo Collective, Bangladesh
72. Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) Youth Hub
73. Chittagong Hill Tracts Hill Students' Council (PCP), Chittagong University Unit, Bangladesh
74. AVON, Bangladesh
75. Songkubdo Adivashi, Bangladesh
76. Khagrapur Mohila Kalyan Samity, Bangladesh
77. Impressive Communications Limited, Bangladesh
78. Affasa, Bangladesh
79. Green University Indigenous Students Family, Bangladesh
80. Anti Conflict & Anti-Discrimination Hill Students Movement, Bangladesh
81. Sangat-A Feminist Network, Bangladesh
82. Bangladesh Tribal Organization, Bangladesh
83. Sangat, Bangladesh
84. Pragroshor, Bangladesh
85. Wickliffe Syiem Jubo Songha (WSJS), Bangladesh
86. Jatiya Adivasi Parishad (JAP), Bangladesh
87. Bangladesh Bedia Youth Net, Bangladesh
88. Adivasi Jagoran Samity, Bangladesh
89. Anagrasar Samaj Unnayan Songstha (ASUS), Bangladesh
90. Mohanagar Hajong Kalyan Samity, Dhaka, Bangladesh
91. Bangladesh Tripura Koylan Songsad, Bangladesh
92. Garo Student Federation (GSF), Bangladesh
93. Indigenous Peoples News Bangladesh (IPNEWSBD)
94. Li & Fung Bangladesh
95. Bangladesh Catholic Students Movement (BCSM), Bangladesh
96. Indigenous Students Council (ISC), Bangladesh
97. Bangladesh Tripura Koylan Songsad, Bangladesh
98. Bangladesh Youth Unity Council, Bangladesh
99. DU Hill Alumnae Association, Bangladesh
100. Dhaka Credit, Bangladesh
101. Bangladesh Jatiya Hajong Sangathon, Bangladesh
102. Bangladesh Hajong Chhatra Sangathon, Bangladesh
103. Indigenous Student's Council, (ISC), Bangladesh

INDIVIDUALS:

1. Joan Carling, Executive Director, Indigenous Peoples Rights International, Philippines/global
2. Prabindra Shakya, Convenor, Asia Indigenous Peoples Network on Extractive Industries and Energy (AIPNEE)
3. William Nicholas Gomes, Researcher, Human Rights Defender and Freelance Journalist, United Kingdom
4. MarÃ-a d Lourdes Beldi de Alcântara, Professor, USP, Brazil
5. Binota Moy Dhamai, Independent Expert, Bangladesh
6. Markush Basumatary, President, United Tribal Organization of Assam (UTOA), North East India
7. William Nokrek, International President, International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS/ MIEC) Pax Romana, Switzerland
8. Beverly Longid, Convener, Katribu Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas, Philippines
9. Dhananjoy Chakma, Office Secretary, Bangladesh Indigenous Peoples Forum (BIPF), Bangladesh
10. Isaba Shuhrat, Bangladesh
11. Shinako Oyakawa, Co-chair, ACSILs, Japan
12. Dieudonne Tshimpidimbua Mujanayi, Conseil Regional des Organisations Non Gouvernementales de développement, Democratic Republic of the Congo
13. Gwendolyn Gaongen, OIC Station Manager, Radyo Sagada, Philippines
14. Norlita Colili, Gender and Development Committee, Samahan ng mga Palawano sa Amas Brooke's Point (SPABP), Philippines
15. Preity Gurung, Program Officer, Center for Indigenous Peoples' Research and Development (CIPRED), Nepal
16. James Pochury, Nagalim
17. Raj Kumari Dura, Indigenous Peoples and Local Community Officer, CIPRED Nepal
18. Sharana Sherpa, Communication Associate, Center for Indigenous Peoples Research and Development, Nepal
19. Sayrat Salekin Sattik, Researcher, Writer, Prochondo Collective, Bangladesh
20. Anuj Chudal, Student, Nepal
21. Dr JJ den Otter, PHD MD, Medical Doctor, Netherlands
22. Pranita Rai, Student, Nepal
23. Yufi Shrestha, CIPRED, Nepal
24. Joe Baxter Bernard, Project Coordinator, TONIBUNG, Malaysia
25. Ruekeith Jampong, Treasurer, Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (SADIA), Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia
26. Rimen Chakma, Student, Bangladesh
27. Real Dewan, Member, Indigenous Artists' Unity, Bangladesh
28. Antor Chakma, President, Chittagong Hill Tracts Hill Students' Council (PCP), Chittagong University Unit, Bangladesh
29. Pohel Chakma, Member, Chittagong Hill Tracts Hill Student's Council, Bangladesh
30. Rumen Chakma, General Secretary, Central Committee, Chittagong Hill Tracts Hill Students' Council, Bangladesh
31. Mitul Chakma Bishal, Bangladesh
32. Neeti Chakma
33. Ritesh Chakma, Bangladesh
34. Tribeni Chakma, Bangladesh
35. Amek Ashak, PCP, Bangladesh
36. Entes Chakma, Student, Bangladesh
37. Rajdeep Kumar Munda, India
38. Christen Dobson, Portugal
39. Rishon Chakma, Chittagong Hill Tracts Hill students Council, Bangladesh
40. Uttam Kumar Chakma, Bangladesh
41. Nirvik Chakma, Student, Premier University, Bangladesh
42. Lila Chakma, Student, Bangladesh
43. Purnamoy Khisa, Bangladesh
44. Rosen Chakma, Teacher, Bangladesh
45. Anuj Shakya, Finance and Admin Assistant, CIPRED, Nepal
46. Deepak Chakma, Japan
47. DR Dinesh Chakma, Sr Technical Officer, AVON, Bangladesh
48. Melissa May, United Kingdom
49. Jewel Theotonius Gomes, Journalist, Bangladesh
50. RK Tamang, Spokesperson, SAMAN Nepal
51. Thowai U prue Marma, Student, Bangladesh
52. Shova Rani Chakma, MSc in Environment Management, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB), Bangladesh
53. Mankesh Gupta, IPLC Coordinator, CIPRED, Nepal
54. Aashiq Mir, Bangladesh
55. Gowrav Chakma, Songkubdo Adivashi, Bangladesh
56. Bijoy Chakma, Student, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
57. Kushal Chakma, UCEP Bangladesh
58. Jason Pan Adawai, Deputy Director, TARA – PingPu, Taiwan
59. Babilan Chakma, Member, Bangladesh Indigenous People Forum, Bangladesh
60. Twisa Tripura, Program Officer, Khagrapur Mohila Kalyan Samity, Bangladesh
61. Anup Munda, Assistant Secretary, Bangladesh indigenous Youth Forum (BIYF), Bangladesh
62. Mormee Mahtab, Bangladesh
63. Thoaisaching Chak, Student, Bangladesh
64. Hana Shams Ahmed, PhD Candidate, York University, Canada
65. Nirjhor Chakma, Media Monitoring Officer, Impressive Communications Limited, Bangladesh
66. Hosna Shely, Researcher, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
67. Paishipru Marma, Youth activist, Bangladesh
68. Dr Urmee Chakma, University lecturer, Australia
69. Deepa Dixit, Nepal
70. Nobarun Chakma, Bangladesh
71. Koushik Chakma, Bangladesh
72. Prarona chakma, Bangladesh
73. Sushmita Lama, Indigenous Women Program Coordinator, Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact, Thailand
74. Md Sadman Sakib, Student, Bangladesh
75. Tapu Tripura, Headteacher, Noy mile Tripura Para high School, Bangladesh
76. Dayang Tripura, Student, Bangladesh
77. Ranjan Saha, Anthropologist, Bangladesh
78. Rupayan, United Arab Emirates
79. Samiron Chakma, Coordinator, Dhaka Branch, Anti Conflict & Anti-Discrimination Hill Students Movement, Bangladesh
80. Julie Marion, Kry Account Manager, Denmark
81. Hiro Chakma, Student, Bangladesh
82. Romel Pathang Lionard, EBPLC, Bangladesh
83. Priyata Tripura, Project Coordinator, Disabled Child Foundation (DCF), Bangladesh
84. Nishan Chakma, Doctor, Bangladesh
85. Rawshan E Fatima, Lecturer, Rutgers University, USA
86. Sohana Ahmed, Coordinator, Sangat Bangladesh
87. Bipasha Saed Meem, Regional Coordinator, Sangat-A Feminist Network, Bangladesh
88. Tipu Chakma, Bangladesh
89. Navaneeta, Bangladesh
90. Avi Dewan, Student, BUET, Bangladesh
91. Safiyyah Ogundipe, United States
92. Kaitlyn Gee, PhD Candidate, MIT, United States
93. Aaliya Hussain, Student, USA
94. Shara Bhuiyan, MIT Student, USA
95. Perspectivas Interdisciplinarias en Red, C., México
96. Shreya Talukder, Bangladesh
97. Blanca Lagunas, Programme manager, Spain
98. Jebra Ram Muchahary, Indian Confederation of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples India
99. Debaindra Talukder, Student, Bangladesh
100. Bangladesh Tribal Organization, Bangladesh
101. Indian Confederation of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, India
102. Debaindra Talukder, Student, Bangladesh
103. Adivasi Samanway Manch Bharart (Tribal Coordination Front India), India
104. Siang Or Cung, Program Manager, Promotion of Indigenous and Nature Together, Myanmar
105. Casselle Ton, Spokesperson, Cordillera Human Rights Alliance, Philippines
106. Doris Lin, Spokesperson, USA
107. Khushi Kabir, SAGAT, Adviser, Bangladesh
108. Khadga Saru Magar, President, Nepal Indigenous Disabled Association (NIDA), Nepal
109. Taslima, Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Technical Specialist, FSSP of Global Affairs Canada
110. Sabyasachi Chakma, Senior Comic Book Artist and Animator, Dhaka Comics, Bangladesh
111. Pepoli Chakma, HR & Welfare Officer, YP Gazipur Bangladesh
112. Lilith Antora, Sangat Feminist Network, Bangladesh
113. Nu Cha Prue Marma, Student, Dhaka College, Bangladesh
114. Mithun Toppo, Secretariat, Bangladesh Indigenous Peoples Network on Climate Change and Biodiversity (BIPNet), Bangladesh
115. Amanda, Denmark
116. Sally Sami, Egypt
117. Sonali Akter Moue, Freelancer, Bangladesh
118. Liton Tripura, Student, Bangladesh
119. Prahar Khisa, Student, Bangladesh
120. Janneke Moazizi, Student, Denmark
121. Sukan Chakma
122. Kalpana Dangol, Project Officer, CIPRED, Nepal
123. Seema joshi, United Kingdom
124. Ngompe Massado, Student, USA
125. Sa Ching Marma, Healthcare workers, Australia
126. Sashi Kumar Tripura, Area Coordinator, Nijera Kori (A leading non-profit Organisation of Bangladesh), Bangladesh
127. Kalfein Wuisan, Indigenous Filmmaker, Indonesia
128. Amir Mommartz, Switzerland
129. Amal Datta, Australia
130. Maegan Naogsan, Treasurer, SALIDUMAY, Philippines
131. Bunhieng Hean, Cambodia
132. Dharmesh Rajbanshi, Secretary, Nepalese Indigenous Nationalities Forum Australia, Australia
133. Bivuti Bhuson Mahato, Publicity Secretary, Jatiya Adivasi Parishad, Bangladesh
134. Bichitra Tirki, President, Jatiya Adivasi Parishad, Bangladesh
135. Bikash Mahato, Bangladesh badiya youth net, Bangladesh
136. Lelung Khumi, Bangladesh
137. Manik Soren, Information and Research Secretary, Jatiya Adivasi Parishad, Bangladesh
138. Falguni Tripura, Coordinator, BIWN, Bangladesh
139. Ram Kumar Rai, Member, NINFA, Australia
140. Dhiraj Chakma, Vice President, Exim Bank , Bangladesh
141. Nibash Mahato, Poschim atghoria, Bangladesh
142. Laxman Gurung, President, Nepalese Indigenous Nationalities Forum Australia
143. Adrita Mangsang, Joint Secretary, Garo Student Federation (GSF), Bangladesh
144. Jessy Mathio Azim, Bangladesh
145. Mithun Kumar Koch, Member, Bangladesh Adivasi Forum (BIPF), Bangladesh
146. Shobuj Brine Nokrek, Bangladesh
147. Prasenjit Chakma, Chief Consultant, Social/ Economic Development Division, PADECO Co., Ltd. Bangladesh
148. Sinora Chakma, Bangladesh
149. Subrata Talukder, Bangladesh
150. Imel Chakma, Social activist, Bangladesh
151. Sumon, Bangladesh
152. Backey Tripura, Bangladesh
153. Sonia Chakma, Social activist, Bangladesh
154. Pratim Chakma
155. Biplab Chakma, Bangladesh
156. Akash Mankhin, Executive, Bangladesh
157. Pranab Doley, India
158. Juliana Chakma L, Founder / Designer, Jummobi Foundation, Canada
159. Uthan Maung, Data Center Facility Engineer, Bangladesh Computer Council, Bangladesh
160. Bhabin Rai, CIPRED, Nepal
161. Debatosh Chakma, Retired Official, Bangladesh
162. Shuvro Samual Nafak, Senior Executive, Protec Electronics Ltd, Bangladesh
163. Dhanista Chakma, Bangladesh
164. Pranoy Chakma, Service, Bangladesh
165. Nigira Dhan Chakma, Manager technical, Li&fung Bangladesh ltd, Bangladesh
166. Anton Chakma, Student, Bangladesh
167. Deepak Minz, India
168. Satej Chakma, Executive Editor, Indigenous Peoples News Bangladesh
169. Sadhana Kirti Chakma, Lecturer, Banophool Adibashi Green Heart College, Bangladesh
170. Maxim Ruram, Bangladesh
171. Mithun Kumar Sutrodar, Programme organizer, Nijera kori, Bangladesh
172. Jagat Bahadur Baram, Secretary, Indigenous Peoples Forum Nepal
173. Ava Raha, Programme Organizer, Nijera Kori, Bangladesh
174. Bidhan Chandro Barmmon, Programme Organizer, Nijera Kori, Bangladesh
175. Raseduzaman Farid, Programe Organizer, Nijera Kori, Bangladesh
176. Moung khing, Li & Fung Bangladesh
177. Abhi Tripura
178. Nairwng Tripura
179. Rajeshware Roaza, Australia
180. Ansang Dalbat, Student, Bangladesh
181. Manjuni Chakma, Bangladesh
182. Kyaw Sha Ching, Contract Manager, Bangladesh
183. Liton Dewan, Bangladesh
184. Hiran Mitra Chakma, Bangladesh
185. Sanjoy Chakma, India
186. Jajong Nokrek, Photographer, Bangladesh
187. Jeevan Rana Magar, President, Indigenous Disabled Association-Sindhuli, Nepal
188. Khingmo, Student, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
189. Jaseng Nokrek, Organizing Secretary of National Executive Committee, Bangladesh Catholic Students Movement (BCSM), Bangladesh
190. Pavel Partha, Director, Barcik, Bangladesh
191. Suman Tripura, Blogger, Bangladesh
192. Chirag, Treasurer, Nepalese Indigenous Nationalities Forum Australia, Australia
193. Animesh Chakma, Bangladesh
194. Austin Talukder, Bangladesh
195. Oishi Chakma, Bangladesh
196. Palitan Khisa, Bangladesh
197. Pflieger Chakma Remi, Teacher, France
198. Anna Moni Chakma, European Jumma Indigenous Council (EJIC), France
199. Marma Shanu mong, France
200. Kanak Chakma, France
201. Aphuranta Chakma, France
202. Samapti Chakma, France
203. Dhou Aong Gya Marma, Bangladesh
204. Bijoy Chakma, Member, Européen Jumma Indigenous Council, France
205. Gayatri Tripura, Bangladesh
206. Jhinu Tripura, Bangladesh
207. Robin Tripura, Senior Sales Executive, SBT JAPAN Bangladesh
208. Anil Gajar, President, Central Committee, Indigenous Students Council (ISC), Bangladesh
209. Tapas Kanti Baul, General Secretary, Bangladesh Youth Unity Council, Bangladesh
210. Joy Tripura, Bangladesh
211. Polash Minji, Student, Bangladesh
212. Pranab Dewan, Alumni, DU Hill Alumnae Association, Bangladesh
213. Kamol Tripura Apu, Bangladesh
214. Firmin Rahul Rozario, Dhaka Credit, Bangladesh
215. Paltan Chakma, Bangladesh
216. Masaki TOMOCHI, Co-Chair, ACSILs, Lew Chew / Okinawa, Japan
217. William Roaja, Bangladesh
218. Reena Debi Tripura, Bangladesh
219. Nikanor Bonowary, Assistant manager of Motocross Bd, Bangladesh
220. Rupaiya Srestha Tanchangya, Student, Bangladesh
221. Sushmi Chakma, Student, Bangladesh
222. Adrita Chakma, Student, Bangladesh
223. Tingtingu Rakhaine, Student, Bangladesh
224. Adity Khisa, Student, Bangladesh
225. Ratna Chakma, Student, Bangladesh
226. Kurnikova Chakma, Student, Bangladesh
227. Moitreepurna Chakma, Student, Bangladesh
228. Rei Chakma, Student, Bangladesh
229. Maiti Tripura, Student, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
230. Arjan Chakma, Student, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
231. Hirobee Chakma, Student, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
232. Masaiu Marma, Student, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
233. Pattham Khisa, Student, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
234. Chaiwapru Marma, Student, Bangladesh
235. Stalin Chakma, Student, Bangladesh
236. Bipanti Chakma, Bangladesh
237. Annoy Dewan, Bangladesh
238. Shaine ching Marma, Bangladesh
239. Maclith Chakma, Bangladesh
240. Chakma, Engineer, UK
241. Retanti Talukder, Norway
242. Parboti Roy, Sessional lecturer, UBC, Canada
243. Chakma Bappi, France
244. Rinu Kumar Tangchangya, France
245. Arjyashree Chakma, United Staes
246. Prathama Chakma, Student, Bangladesh
247. Asish Hajong, General Secretary, Bangladesh Hajong Chhatra Sangothan, Bangladesh
248. Shohel Hajong, Executive Member, Bangladesh Adivasi Forum, Bangladesh
249. Naresh Chakma, Assistance General Secretary, Chittagong Hill Tracts Hill Students Council, Bangladesh
250. Andrio Chambugong, Bangladesh
251. Nushingmya, Bangladesh
252. Anil Gajar, President, Indigenous Student's Council, (ISC), Bangladesh
253. Uswesing Marma, Student, Bangladesh
254. Gowrab Tanchangya, Bangladesh
255. Kan Thein Kyaw, Student, Bangladesh
256. Marta da Silva, Researcher and Coordinator, La'o Hamutuk, Timor-Leste

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