Without their landThere are at least 45 different adivasi groups (recognized by the government as ethnic minority groups only) in Bangladesh. The stereotypes, globally adopted by many scholars, policy-makers, and development organizers, also reflected in the adivasi development policies of Bangladesh. In response to Bangladesh’s constitution of 1972 having no appreciation for the status of other minority ethnic groups, Manabendra Narayan Larma established the Jana Samhati Samiti (JSS) political party. However, these ethnic groups claim to be the adivasi/indigenous people -- having their own cultural histories. For instance: To ensure development of ethnic minority groups, the establishment of Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council (Act of 1998) by the government has created a systemic bias against smaller groups.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 08, 2020 16:07 UTC