On 30 May 2012 Bangladesh police and Muslim settlers raided indigenous Buddhist villages of Howaikyong area under Teknaf in Cox’s Bazaar. In this attack 12 Chakma villagers were severely wounded. 7 Chakma villagers including 4 minors were arrested without warrant. One pregnant woman prematurely gave birth to a baby due to torture and several women were sexually harassed.

Indian government repatriate 6,703 indigenous refugees to Bangladesh by force

Between 28 March to 07 April 1997, Indian government repatriates 6,703 indigenous refugees to Bangladesh against their will. It may be recalled that Bangladesh government promised to implement 20 Point Rehabilitation Programme for their proper rehablilitation.

Since all these refugees come from Khagrachari and Rangamati districts, the Deputy Commissioners of the 2 districts are fully entrusted with the rehabilitation. To expedite the rehabilitation process, the Bangladesh government have formed a Task Force with Mr. Kalpa Ranjan Chakma as Chairman. However, the Task Force is an advisory body without executive power which is vested in the hands of the Deputy Commissioners and their assistants.

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