Kapaeeng Foundation

On 5 November 2010a discussion meeting on indigenous peoples of Bangladesh and their rights of constitutional recognition was held at Rajshahi Camber of Commerce and Industries Auditorium in Rajshahi. This meeting was jointly organized by Jatiyo Adibasi Parishad and Kapaeeng Foundation. Honorable member of the Parliament and central leader of Workers Party of Bangladesh Mr. Fazle Hossain Badsha was the chief guest while Professor Hasan Azizul Haque, Advocate Hamidul Haque, Professor Fazlul Haque, Mr. Prashanta Saha, Bimal Chandra Rajuar, Mr. Mustafijur Rahman, Mr. Shakti Pada tripura, Anil Marandi et al were also spoke on the occasion.

Adviser of the KF and indigenous rights activists Mr. Mangal Kumar Chakma presented the key note paper on the above mentioned topic. All the speakers urged the government to take the chance to incorporate the rights of indigenous peoples in the constitution without making any further delay. They also urged the leader of the indigenous peoples to continue their movement for constitutional recognition. Referring the contribution of the indigenous peoples and their sacrifices during the liberation war they said, indigenous peoples also have the right to enjoy all the rights of a citizen and live with dignity. And the government is the only ultimate agency to ensure that rights of indigenous peoples.

Media Coverage on this discussion was published on local and national dailies including the Sonali Songbad, the Notun Provat, the daily Sunshine etc.

Out Comes:

Mainstream population and indigenous peoples are sensitized on particular burning issues related to indigenous peoples

• Media coverage is published or aired which contributed attracting attention of policy-makers and development actors on particular issues.