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Ajetu Chakma

On 22 September 2012 Bangladesh army backed Muslim settlers attacked indigenous Buddhist people in Rangamati. When the indigenous people counter attacked in self defence Bangladesh army took side with the Muslim settlers. 76 indigenous people were injured and numerous indigenous properties were destroyed.

Ajetu Chakma, an indigenous victim of the brutal attack


Bangladesh army torture indigenous Chakma Buddhists in Khagrachari

On 4 March 1986, Bangladesh army of 203 Brigade from Khagrachari led by Major Akhtar raided Rangapani Chara in Khagrachari. Bangladesh army rounded up 6 indigenous people from their homes and took them to Khagrachari for interrogation. Bangladesh army beat and tortured them while they were under Bangladesh army custody. The victims are:

  1. Nayan Jyoti Chakma (26), son of Angada Kumar Chakma of Rangapani Chara, Khagrachari.
  2. Nirmal Kanti Chakma (22), son of Nishi Mohan Chakma of Rangapani Chara, Khagrachari.
  3. Amrita Lal Chakma (38), son of Urajoy Chakma of Rangapani Chara, Khagrachari.
  4. Ucbitmoy Chakma (30), son of Kishto Lal Chakma of Rangapani Chara, Khagrachari.
  5. Dipokya Bap Chakma (37), son of Gopjoy Chakma of Rangapani Chara, Khagrachari.

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