She also said her government amended a law in 2016 to fully operationalise the accord. The prime minister said some duties were supposed to be transferred to the councils of the hill districts in line with the deal. The prime minister also mentioned her government’s efforts to develop infrastructure in the three districts, expand mobile phone network, establish educational institutions, and expand tourism and commerce in the areas. “I hope we will be able to implement this as well if the Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council cooperates with us,” she added. The members of the group surrendered arms to Hasina three months into signing the deal.

Source: bd News24 December 01, 2017 20:37 UTC