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. Mr Paritosh Chakma (left) Chairman of Babuchara Union Parishad and Mr Arun Kanti Chakma (right) Chairman of Magban Union Parishad.

Bangladesh army torture indigenous people in Naniachar

On 27 March 1991, Bangladesh army of 8th EBR from Naniachar Zone led by Major Aziz raided Jadugachara village in Naniachar, Rangamati district.

During the raid, Bangladesh army arrested 21 indigenous people, on the pretext that they returned home late in the evening from Naniachar Bazar. Indigenous people returned home at about 7 p.m. after selling and buying goods at Naniachar Bazar as it was the market or bazar day.

Bangladesh army took the indigenous people to the army camp at Naniachar. Bangladesh army tortured and detained them whole night at the camp and released them next morning. The victims are:

1. Mr. Adujya Chakma (40), son of Mr. Rashik Chandra Chakma of Jadugachara, Naniarchar. His house was set on fire.
2. Mr. Ranga Joy Chakma (42), son of Mr. Kalachoga Chakma.
3. Mr. Kalan Joy Chakma (46), son of Mr. Kalachoga Chakma.
4. Mr. Jatindra Lal Chakma (50).
5. Mr. Ananda Kumar Chakma (45).
6. Mr. Brajendra Lal Chakma(30).
7. Mr. Nagarchan Chakma (38), son of Mr. Sadhan Mohan Chakma.
8. Mr. Nak Kala Chakma (18), son of Mr. Bishwa Moni Chakma.
9. Mr. Amulya Chakma (45), son of Mr. Jogendra Lal Chakma.
10. Babu Chakma (1 and 1/2), son of Mr. Kalachan Chakma.
11. Miss. Manjulika Chakma (9), daughter of Mr. Kalachan Chakma.
12. Bibaran Chakma (6), son of Mr. Kalachan Chakma.
13. Mrs. Chandra Prabha Chakma (45), wife of Mr. Kalachan Chakma.
14. Mr. Ushamoy Chakma (28), son of Mr. Indra Mohan Chakma.
15. Babu Chakma (2), son of Mr. Prabhat Kusum Chakma.
16. Tapan Chakma (9), son of Mr. Prabhat Kusum Chakma.
17. Miss Laxmi Sona Chakma (5), daughter of Mr. Prabhat Kusum Chakma.
18. Mrs. Nana Chakma (32), wife of Mr. Prabhat Kusum Chakma.
19. Mr. Prabhat Kusum Chakma (45), son of Mr. Rajmohan Chakma.
20. Miss Badimila Chakma (9), daughter of Mr. Bimal Kanti Chakma.
21. Mr. Bimal Kanti Chakma (40), son of Mr. Nabida Chakma.

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