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On 19-20 February 2010 Bangladesh army backed Muslim settlers attacked the indigenous Buddhist people at Baghaichari. Many indigenous houses were burnt down including Buddhist temples. The aim of the attack was to drive out the indigenous Chakma Buddhists and grab their land. Members of the Bangladesh army in CHT.

Bangladesh army and BDR attack indigenous Buddhist villagers in Sajek

On 13 May 1996, Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and the Muslim settlers jointly launched a campaign in the entire area of Dhebachari in Sajek valley.

Army and BDR opened fire without provocation, captured indigenous Buddhist villagers who could not manage to flee in time, severely beat them up without any reasons, and then robbed their homes.


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