Land Rights of the Indigenous People of the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh
M. Emran Ali, Toshiyuki Tsuchiya
Volume 5, Number 1 (2002) 5 (1): 63-79
Keywords Land Rights, Indigenous People, Policy Issues, Chittagong Hill Tracts, Colonial Era, Hydro-electric Project, CHT Manual, Peace Accord, Traditional Resource Management, Peace Accord of 1997, Population Transfer Program Impact, Militarization Consequences, Violation of Land Rights, Cultural Assimilation Policies
Abstract
The land rights of the indigenous people of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in Bangladesh have deep historical roots dating back centuries. This article series examines the impact of various policies and programs, from the colonial era to the present, on the indigenous communities' land rights and traditional way of life. It discusses challenges faced by the indigenous people, loss of ancestral lands due to government interventions, and the significance of the Peace Accord of 1997 in addressing these issues. The evolution of land rights issues, loss of traditional privileges, displacement due to development projects, and the struggle for recognition and autonomy are analyzed, emphasizing the need for effective resolution of indigenous land and resource rights.
M. Emran Ali
Toshiyuki Tsuchiya
Published January 1, 2002
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