The Roots of the Conflict Between Bangladesh’s Indigenous People and the Government

Photo courtesy of The Hindu The conflict between Bangladesh’s indigenous people and the government has been portrayed as violence of an Islamic government against its minority ethnicities but while digging deep, it goes back to the ages of British ruling. The relationship between the government and the indigenous communities (collectively called Jumma or Pahari people) of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) is defined by a long standing, multi-faceted conflict concerning land rights, regional autonomy and ethnic identity. This complex situation includes serious, internationally reported allegations of human rights abuses. The roots of the conflict are firmly planted in the colonial…

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