It is unfortunate that Bangladesh has no definite law or policy on ethnic minorities social, cultural and economic inclusion. “Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract” was the theme for 2021’s International Day of Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge systems hold the potential to contribute solutions to global health and food security challenges, and Indigenous Peoples’ support for climate change mitigation and adaptation is already well documented. The ethnic minorities in Bangladesh have already faced many obstacles and still facing many problems, the govt. It is time to implement those commitments and make an inclusive policy for ethnic minorities, so that no one can leave behind the true spirit of SDG 2030.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 06, 2021 02:37 UTC