Deprived enclave people
The world, despite having 194 independent states, has turned into a global village with the blessings of information technology. Every nation enjoys the facilities and services of an invention by a particular nation. In this era of modern nation state, the citizens are ensured all kinds of rights and facilities and even modern amenities for the ultimate advancement of the nation. In this modern age, more than hundred thousand Bangladeshi citizens living in the 33 enclaves in four Lalmonirhat Upazilas are deprived of fundamental rights and facilities; free movement, proper education, healthcare facilities, employment opportunities and communication, security of life and property and administrative facilities, due to the isolation of enclaves from the mainland by two kilometres. Whereas the countries manifold bigger than Bangladesh can properly ensure the citizens' due rights, we are reasonably optimistic about our government's ability and efficiency to do so.
We urge the pledge-bound government to discuss the issue with the Indian government and make necessary arrangements to ensure the basic rights of the enclave people.
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