Implement CHT accord
Speakers urge prime minister
Speakers at a discussion yesterday called upon the prime minister to take effective initiatives to implement Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Accord as signed to bring an end to the decade long conflict in the area.
Hasina signed the accord with immense efficiency and political will and for this achieved huge recognition from world leaders. So, the government should implement the accord to resolve crises in CHT, said the discussants.
Chittagong Hill Tracts Citizen's Committee (CHTCC) organised the discussion at Jatiya Press Club in the city.
Attending the discussion, Prof Sadeka Halim, a member of information commission, said, “Strong political will is essential for the accord's implementation.”
The mentality of treating indigenous communities as a threat to the state should be changed. Authorities concerned should understand that solving the crises would rather unite the nation and strengthen its security, said discussants.
The discussants also demanded removal of the existing CHT Land Commission chairman, claiming that he does not understand the feelings of indigenous people and is not conscious about their rights.
Shamsul Huda, executive director of Association for Land Reform and Development, and CHTCC member Prof Mongsanu also spoke with CHTCC President Gautom Dewan in the chair.
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