CHTNEWS-DOT-COM: January 2009

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Upazila polls campaign ends this midnight

And a team of 15 law enforcers, including two armed policemen and one armed
Ansar member, will be deployed at each general polling station in the
Chittagong Hill Tracts, islands and haor regions. However, the number of
armed police men>more> http://www.blogs.com.bd/2009/01/upazila-polls-campaign-ends-this-midnight

Bangladesh kicks off $145 mln anti-poverty programme

people out of extreme poverty, mostly in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and
marshlands, an official said. "We believe extreme poverty is not
acceptable.>more> http://in.reuters.com/article/southAsiaNews/idINIndia-37547920090120

Bangladesh kicks off anti-poverty programme

government is targeted at lifting one million people out of extreme
poverty, mostly in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and marshlands, an official
said. ...>more> http://news.stv.tv/world/70913-bangladesh-kicks-off-antipoverty-programme

3 Indigenous Bangladeshi Leaders Freed on Ransom

They are from the Lun Gray and Thet hill tribes living in Chittagong Hill
Tract. The family members of the abductees said they were freed after a
month of>more> http://www.narinjara.com/details.asp?id=2035

10 secretaries transferred

Information Secretary Jamil Osman was transferred to Chittagong Hill Tracts
(CHT) affairs ministry while Sheikh Altaf Ali, secretary for CHT Affairs >more> http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=72110

Indian initiative needed to settle issues with Bangladesh

One was the 1996 Ganges Water Treaty with India for 30 years and with the
support of India, Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Agreement with tribal>more> http://indiapost.com/article/perspective/5220

Indian initiative needed to settle issues with Bangladesh

One was the 1996 Ganges Water Treaty with India for 30 years and with the
support of India, Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Agreement with tribal>more> http://indiapost.com/article/perspective/5220

World Directory of Minorities and Indigenous

The British colonial period was a less disturbing time for the CHT
indigenous peoples and saw the promulgation of laws granting a measure of
autonomy, most prominently reflected by the promulgation of the Chittagong
Hill Tracts>more> http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/49749d5841.html

10 secretaries transferred

Information Secretary Jamil Osman was transferred to Chittagong Hill Tracts
(CHT) affairs ministry while Sheikh Altaf Ali, secretary for CHT Affairs
ministry, to health and family welfare ministry. Youth and sports secretary
Dr Mohammad>more> http://www.dhakamirror.com/?p=1716

Aggameda Khyang Monastery in Cox’s Bazar

There are several other monasteries in Buddhist villages in the Chittagong
Hill Tracts and these generally incorporate a school where Buddhist boys
learn to read Burmese and Pali – an ancient scriptural language used in
Buddhism >more> http://ontorebd.com/aggameda-khyang-monastery-in-coxs-bazar

'Battling Begums' the bane of Bangladesh

she rightly earned credit for signing a water-sharing treaty with India
and a peace deal with the Buddhist tribal insurgents in Chittagong Hill
Tracts. ...>more> http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/Columns/2456590/Article/index_html

'Shiree' plans to lift 1m out of poverty

She said they were prioritising communities of the Chittagong Hill Tracts,
Haor and coastal areas. The press conference was part of an event at the
British ...>more> http://bdnews24.com/details.php?id=74050&cid=

Days out: Rangamati

It is a part of the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the town of Rangamati serves
as the headquarters of the district. In Rangamati city there are mainly
12/13 places named Vedvedi, Collagegate, Rajbari, Newmarket, Banorupa,
Kathaltoli, ...>more> http://ddighol.blogspot.com/2009/01/rangamati-from-net.html

Saching Prue new Mong King

Saching's father Paihala Prue Chowdhury was the 7th traditional king of
Mong circle in Chittagong Hill Tracts. Saching will also rule some 88
mouzas with ...>more> http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=71831

Saching Prue new Mong King

Saching's father Paihala Prue Chowdhury was the 7th traditional king of
Mong circle in Chittagong Hill Tracts. Saching will also rule some 88
mouzas with the help of 88 headmen (mouza heads) and 950 Karbaris (village
chiefs).>more> http://www.thedailystar.net/story.php?nid=71831

Poll verdict against terror’

Of course we shall implement the agreement on Chittagong Hill Tracts. The
minister in charge of CHT is now seized of the matter. The vested property
matter>more> http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.php?clid=4&theme=&usrsess=1&id=240402

A Small Bridge to Cross

Accusations of the military having actively engineered the Awami League win
is probably exaggerated, though news of intimidation was not infrequent,
particularly in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. But that too is history>more> http://shahidul.wordpress.com/2009/01/16/a-small-bridge-to-cross

EC to warn Rajshahi MP for violating electoral code

Priyadarshi Chakma, a former chairman candidate in the upazila polls, made
a complaint to the EC that he was forced to quit the race. ...>more> http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=71542

Coalition to protect rights of indigenous people

meeting was also attended by Nirola Tongsong, litterateur Selina
Hossain, Dr HKS Arefin, Proshenjit Chakma of UNDP and Kirti Nishan Chakma
of Danida>more> http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=71565

Coalition to protect rights of indigenous people

Dighinala UZ poll postponed

Priyadarshi Chakma, a chairman candidate in the backwoods upazila, alleged
that he was compelled to withdraw his candidature. The allegation proved
true on>more> http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2009/01/16/news0814.htm

Origin of the Chakmas

Among the ethnic groups of the Chittagong Hill Tracts the Chakmas are the
largest group. ... The Kukis are the first settler in the Chittagong Hill
Tracts >more> http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2009/01/16/news0861.htm

Rangamati park turns into nursery

The nursery owner made fences around major portion of the park, prohibiting
entrance to the park," school students Riddhi Chakma and Alida Chakma said.>more>
http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=71308

New DG, PS-2 to PM appointed

National Science and Technology Museum director M Nasiruddin, chief
executive officer of Rangamati Hill Tracts regional council Shukti Ranjan
Chakma,>more> http://bdnews24.com/details.php?id=73653&cid=2

4 charge-sheeted in Khagrachhari for grabbing 20 acre land

Mohammad Aminul Hoque grabbed at least 20 acres land of Chaindi Aung Marma
61, Anil Chakma, Satho Aung Marma, Neeaung Marma and Lali Marma of
Ganjapara>more> http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=71071

Chokhkhuley Bangladesh - Chittagong District

Administration Chittagong district was established in 1666 including three
hill districts. The district of Chittagong Hill Tracts was established in
1860 with the hill region of the district. Later, Chittagong district was
further>more> http://chokhkhuleybangladesh.com/?p=291

Two Books on the Chittagong Hill Tracts

I came across two books that speak of the situation of the small ethnic
groups of the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh. These groups, in face
of dominant Bengalee community, are struggling for their land, economic
development>more> http://bangladeshcanadaandbeyond.blogspot.com/2009/01/two-books-on-chittagong-hill-tracts.html

Hydro Power Station (Karnafuli )

Right above the dam there is the unending vista of a smooth sheet of water
up to all conceivable corners of chittagong hill tracts made negotiable by
launches, boats and other craft to the farthest Barkal rapids to the east
and Kasalong>more> http://electricalbus.blogspot.com/2009/01/hydro-power-station-karnafuli.html

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Human Rights Today

Minority voters at in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) have been threatened
by the cadres of BNP. Three houses at West Nanupur-Fatikchari Upazila and a
Pagoda of a Buddhist Temple within the Constituency of Chittagong-2 was

burnt down. > more> http://www.humanrightstoday.info/?p=81

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Tribal Leader Released After Two Years in Prison

Bangladesh’s High Court ordered the release on bail of Ranglai Mro,
leader of the remote Mru people of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, after almost
two years in prison. Ranglai Mro was arrested in February 2007 and
sentenced to 17 years in>more>http://www.galdu.org/web/?odas=3590&giella1=eng

New Gov't Commits to Peace with Bangladesh Tribes

During this time, violence and intimidation against the Jumma tribal people
in the Chittagong Hill Tracts intensified. More than 50 indigenous leaders
and ...>more> http://us.oneworld.net/article/359366-new-govt-commits-peace-with-bangladesh-tribes

Honour for writers

7: A number of awards has been announced for writers who have contributed
in preserving languages such as Chakma and Mundari. Ramnika Foundation, a
New>more>http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090108/jsp/jharkhand/story_10359861.jsp

Misappropriation of fund alleged

Misappropriation of government fund by a contractor with the help of a
section of officials at Chittagong Hill Tracts Development Board (CHTB) put
the work>more> http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=70429

New government commits to peace accord - News from Survival

During this time, violence and intimidation against the Jumma tribal people
in the Chittagong Hill Tracts intensified. More than 50 indigenous leaders
and activists were arrested, many on false arms charges >more> http://www.survival-international.org/news/4072

Bangladesh Election 2008: Ministers of State List

Dipankar Talukdar - Chittagong Hill Tracts affairs. Ahad Ali Sarker - youth
and sports. Tanjim Ahmed Sohel - home. Architect Yafes Osman - science and
information and communication technology. Posted by Megh at 10:35 AM>more>http://politics4bangladesh.blogspot.com/2009/01/ministers-of-state-list.html

Rights Advocate Murdered

Ladu Moni Chakma, 55, was […] stabbed […] by Bengali Muslim settlers in
August [2008]. Chakma was attacked after reporting illegal land grabs to
the ...>more> http://www.unpo.org/content/view/9064/102

Hasina unveils her surprise team

Talukdar who was a state minister for Chittagong Hill Tract Affairs in the
1996-2001 AL government will return to the ministry again >more> http://bdnews24.com/details.php?id=73034&cid=30>

Monday, January 5, 2009

Christian human rights defender slaughtered by Bengali Muslims

A pastor of the district Bangladesh Baptist Church told Compass that Chakma often intervened on behalf of the indigenous people with the CHTC about their rights and the cruel manner in which Bengali settlers illegally took their lands. The pastor said that Chakma was murdered and his family attacked because of his outspoken Christian defense >more> http://www.christiantelegraph.com/issue4403.html

Rights advocate murdered

Compass Direct News reports the brutal killing of an outspoken Christian defender of minorities in Sajek, Bangladesh. Ladu Moni Chakma, 55, was repeatedly stabbed and his throat slashed by Bengali Muslim settlers in August. Chakma was attacked after reporting illegal land grabs to the Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission. >more> http://www.mnnonline.org/article/12106