The influx from Bangladesh to Tripura spurred ethnic tensions, as the indigenous tribes of the state called Twipras constituted the majority section of the population pre-1947. According to the 1901 census, Tripura had an overall population of 173,325, of which 76,000 were indigenous and 43,894 non-indigenous. In contrast, according to the latest census in 2011, indigenous tribes now account for 31.8% of the total population in Tripura. A huge number of Bangalis in Tripura, now and then, lament the loss of property and loved ones in the land of their ancestorsWhile the residents of North Tripura have ancestral ties to Sylhet, those of South Tripura can trace back their roots to either Chittagong or Noakhali. Stories of separationTapas De, a member of Tripura’s Legislative Assembly from 1972-77 representing the Congress, migrated to Tripura from Comilla in 1965.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 02, 2017 12:33 UTC