Six Jummas arrested in Sajek

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News No. 43/2009, May 27, 2009

At least six Jumma villagers have been arrested by army since 10 May over alleged involvement in the killing of two Bengali settlers in Sajek, sources said.

On the night of 10 May, a group of army personnel from Baghaihat zone arrested two Jummas from their houses. Dipayan Chakma age 25 s/o Anil Baran Chakma was arrested from Gattowatuli village while Priya Moy Chakma age 27 s/o Bijoy Karbari from his village Baibachara.

On the night of 21 May, Baghaihat army raided the village of Nakshasuri and arrested Subarna Chakma age 35 s/o Shubha Mohan Chakma.

On 22 May, Mao Satung Chakma s/o Phidikke Chakma was arrested from his village Nangal Mara.

On 25 May, the army arrested Bar Kana Chakma age 30 s/o Aarech Mohan Chakma from Samitry Chara village.

On 26 May, Arun Shanti Chakma age 14 s/o Hiran Chakma Sajek was arrested from his house in Sajek.

A villager from Sajek told chtnews.com that the army was carrying out raids and making arrests of innocent villagers almost daily. “We live in constant fear of arrest” he said requesting anonymity.

On 6 May two settlers were allegedly kidnapped from a tea shop at Gangaram Mukh in Sajek. Their dead bodies were said to have been recovered from the same area four days later on 9 May in mysterious condition.

The army blamed the Jummas for the incident but a Jumma teacher denied the allegation and said it was a deliberate plan of the army and the settlers to create communal tension and capture Jumma’s land of the area.

“The settlers have been trying to find pretexts to launch fresh communal attacks on our villages so that they can grab our lands.” he said requesting anonymity for security reasons.

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Harassment of Buddhist Monk: army arm-twists protesters
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Harassment of Buddhist monks: army arm-twists protesters

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News No. 44/2009, May 28, 2009

Jumma villagers in Naniachar have alleged that the army is threatening them after they staged a demonstration in protest against harassment of a group of Buddhist monks at Bogachari check post on 21 May.

The army called the prominent Jumma individuals who had taken part in the demonstration to the zone headquarters separately and forced each one of them to give a video statement saying that Captain Shamim was not involved in the harassment of the Buddhist monks.

Ramani Mohan Talukder, Chairman in charge of Naniachar Union, was called on 25 May, Sentru Chakma, a member of Naniachar Union Council, on 26 May and Anadi Ranjan Chakma, a member of Sabekyong Union Council and also the Karbari or village head of Morachengey village, on 27 May.

The army also called a group meeting on 31 May with 18 Jummas including these three.

Captain Shamim, who was involved in the harassment of Ven. Bishuddhananda Thero and other Buddhist monks, was also present at the meetings.

He and Riaz, another army personnel, took video of the meetings.

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Monday, May 25, 2009
Harassment of Buddhist monks: protests continue
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Harassment of Buddhist monks: protests continue

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News No. 40/2009, May 24, 2009

Protests against harassment of Buddhist monks are continuing in and outside of the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

In Lakshmichari of Khagrachari district, more than 200 Buddhist followers staged demonstration today and submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister through the UNO.

The memo was received by Md. Salimullah, Upazila Nirbahi Officer of Lakshmichari.

Mr. Sunity Bikash Chakma, Chairman of Laxmichari UP, Mr. Rajendra Chakma and Mr. Karunamoy Chakma led the demonstration and submitted the memo on behalf of the participants.

They demanded punishment to Captain Shamim for being responsible for the harassment of Ven. Bishuddhananda Thero and other Buddhist monks on May 21, an end to harassment of Jummas including monks at check posts, and withdrawal of all military and paramilitary check posts in the CHT.

Rangamati

In Rangamati town, about 500 people participated in a protest rally today. Held at Shilpakala Academy, the rally was addressed by Saranga Dhanu Chakma alias Shankar, a retired member of Bangladesh Air Force and also President of Banduk Bhanga Bana Vihar; Subhash Chakma, member, Jurachari Bana Vihar; Biswajit Barua, member, Naniachar Bana Vihar; Rahul Chakma, member, Banduk Bhanga Union; Ramani Ranjan Chakma, Chairman in charge of Naniachar; and Sadananda Chakma, a lay follower.

After the rally, the participants marched to the office of the Deputy Commissioner in a procession and handed him a memorandum.

Protest in Chittagong

On Friday, 22 May, Buddhist followers organised a rally in front of press club in protest at the harassment of Ven. Bishuddhananda Thero.

The rally was addressed among others by Dr. Jina Bodhi Bhikkhu, professor of Chittagong University, Rinku Chakma, central committee member of Democratic Youth Forum, Dhiman Chakma, from Bandar area and Shyamol Chakma, a youth leader in Bandar.

Press club chairman Abu Sufian also addressed the rally expressing solidarity with the demands of the protestants.

The rally was followed by a procession which ended at Dosth Building Square, near New Market.

Khagrachari

In Khagrachari, an 11-member committee was formed yesterday to organise a rally in protest against the harassment of Buddhist monks.

Renowned educationist Ananta Bihari Khisha is heading the committee.

It will organise a protest rally tomorrow, one of the committee members told chtnews.com.

More protests are planned in and outside CHT, sources said.

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Harassment of Buddhist monks: Naniachar zone commander threatens Jummas
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Harassment of Buddhist monks: Naniachar zone commander threatens Jummas

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News No. 41/2009, May 25, 2009

Naniachar zone commander, Lieutenant Colonel Mushfikur Rahman (Bir-1) has threatened the leaders of a protest rally with dire consequences if they continued their agitation against the harassment of a group of Buddhist monks.

The commander on Sunday, 24 May, called 18 persons to the zone headquarters and ordered them to refrain from organising further protests against the 21 May incident involving Captain Shamim of Bogachari army camp.

Lt. Col. Mushfikur Rahman categorically denied that Ven. Bishuddananda Bhante was subjected to harassment and said he had video footage of how the Ven. Bhante behaved at the check post.

He said he would call a press conference and make it known to all.

He warned that if the protests were not stopped within 24 hours he would go tough and do his job as he had always done in the past.

Among those present at the meeting with the army commander were Bishwajit Barua, assistant teacher, Nannyachar High School; Pranati Bikash Chakma, Chairman, Burighat UP; Mithu Chakma, Chairman, Ghilachari UP; Ramani ranjan Talukder, Chairman, Nanyachar UP; Onadi Ranjan Chakma, Chairman, Sabekkhang UP; Shasil Jiban Chakma, President, Ratnankur Bouddha Bihara, Naniachar; Sentru Chakma and Rupayan Chakma.

Commenting on Mushfikur Rahman’s threat, one of those present at the meeting with him said it was a desperate bid of the army to cover up the incident of harassment and save Captain Shamim, the army officer responsible for the harassment of Ven. Bishuddananda Bhante.

“And it is to be expected from an army officer like him who have been terrorising the whole of Naniachar.” he said requesting anonymity for fear of reprisal.

“But people cannot be intimidated any longer… such tactics have become obsolete. The harassment of the Bhante is an insult to our religion and we cannot let it go unprotested.” he added.

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Harassment of Buddhist monks: Jummas stage demo in Khagrachari

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Harassment of Buddhist monks: Jummas stage demo in Khagrachari

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News No. 42/2009, May 25, 2009

A demonstration has been held in Khagrachari in protest against the May 21 harassment of a group of Buddhist monks at Bogachari army check post in Naniachar, Rangamati.

Hundreds of people irrespective of religious affiliation took part in a procession braving heavy downpour.

The procession, which started at 10am, marched from Sujo Shikha club at Mahajonpara to the office of the Deputy Commissioner to submit a memorandum.

The Additional Deputy Commissioner received the memo on behalf of the government.

Renowned Jumma businessman Chonchu Moni Chakma, Khagrachari Upazila Lady Vice President Banshari Marma, Khagrachari Municipality Councilor Milon Dewan alias Monang and PCJSS (reformist) leader Roktotpal Tripura were present at the submission of the memorandum at DC office.

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Harassment of Buddhist monks: Jummas stage demo in Khagrachari
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Harassment of Buddhist monks: Jummas stage demo in Khagrachari

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News No. 42/2009, May 25, 2009

A demonstration has been held in Khagrachari in protest against the May 21 harassment of a group of Buddhist monks at Bogachari army check post in Naniachar, Rangamati.

Hundreds of people irrespective of religious affiliation took part in a procession braving heavy downpour.

The procession, which started at 10am, marched from Sujo Shikha club at Mahajonpara to the office of the Deputy Commissioner to submit a memorandum.

The Additional Deputy Commissioner received the memo on behalf of the government.

Renowned Jumma businessman Chonchu Moni Chakma, Khagrachari Upazila Lady Vice President Banshari Marma, Khagrachari Municipality Councilor Milon Dewan alias Monang and PCJSS (reformist) leader Roktotpal Tripura were present at the submission of the memorandum at DC office.

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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Army harassment of Buddhist monks leads to public resentment: two arrested
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Army harassment of Buddhist monks leads to public resentment: two arrested

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News No. 38/2009, May 21, 2009

Two members of the Hill Women’s Federation have been arrested while they were returning from a rally held in protest against harassment of a group of Buddhist monks at Bogachari under Naniachar Upazila of Rangamati district.

Sources from Rangamati said Ven. Bishuddhananda Mahathero, chief priest of Ratnankur Bana Vihara, and his fellow monks and novices were returning to their temple in Naniachar after attending a religious event in the village of Tarachari in Hengelchari area this morning.

When they reached Bogachari army check post at around 10:30am, the jeep carrying them was halted, and they were ordered to get down to allow the soldiers to carry out searches.

“The army wanted to check our vehicle and asked us to get down. However, I refused to obey their order, although all others in the vehicle got down reluctantly.” Ven. Bishuddhananda told chtnews.com by phone from Naniachar.

“I told the army that the jeep belongs to a Buddhist temple, and so there is no need to check it” he added.

But the on-duty army officer, Captain Shamim, was not ready to see his order being disobeyed.

He flung abusive languages at Ven. Bishuddhananda Mahathero and tried to intimidate him. At his order, a group of army personnel came down to the scene with clubs and ropes in their hands. But the Bhante (monk) remained calm and peaceful, and refused to be daunted.

One and half hours later the Second-in-Command of Naniachar zone rushed there and asked for forgiveness from the Bhante for the mistake committed by overbearing Captain Shamim.

Protest and arrest

The news of the harassment of the Buddhist monks spread quickly, and people in Naniachar took out processions and held a protest rally instantly.

They condemned the harassment of Buddhist monks who have renounced their worldly life and been seeking Nibbana or supreme bliss.

However, the army arrested two of the participants – Ms Juthika Chakma, convenor of HWF’s Naniachar Unit, and Ms Mika Chakma, a member of HWF – while they were returning from the rally.

Latest: released

Latest reports said the army took the girls to the zone headquarters, forced them to put their signature on a blank sheet of paper, took their photographs and then set them free.

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Monday, May 04, 2009
Youth rally held in Mahalchari

Youth rally held in Mahalchari

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News No. 33/2009, May 4, 2009

The Democratic Youth Forum organised a youth conference in Mahalchari on May 1, with the slogan: “Strengthen national unity and fraternity, join the movement to protect land and national property of the Jumma people”. (photo attached)

Held at Tholipara ground, the conference was presided over by Michael Chakma, Organising Secretary of the DYF and convenor of the preparatory committee of the conference.

While Remin Chakma conducted the conference, it was addressed, among others, by Mithun Chakma, General Secretary of DYF, Konica Dewan, General Secretary (in charge) of Hill Women’s Federation, Sumen Chakma of PCP and Sorbananda Chakma and Zamini Kumar Chakma of DYF.

The conference was followed by a rally that paraded the streets of Mahalchari.

In the conference the leaders said: “the Semutang gas field belongs to the CHT people. While it is heartening to know that the government is taking initiative to launch production of gas at this field, we want to make it clear that the CHT people must have share in the use of the gas.”

They added that the CHT people did not get electricity after the construction of the Kaptai dam. They have always been discriminated against. Even the right of entrance to the Kaptai Electricity House has been almost restricted for the Jumma people. Although the Karnaphuli Paper Mill is situated in CHT area, the Jumma people do not have partnership in it.

“The CHT people have become alien to their own homeland. Thousands of acres of land have been forcibly taken away form them. The government and the army are direct participant in this orgy of land grabbing.” They said.

The leaders demanded that the government must withdraw army check posts, stop grabbing of land and put an end to military rule and repression in all its forms that is in place under code name Operation Uttoran.

Later a 19-member Mahalchari Thana committee of the DYf was formed with Sarbananda Chakma as President and Ushamoy Khisha as General Secretary.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Withdraw check posts on Rangamati – Khagrachari road, demands UPDF

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Withdraw check posts on Rangamati – Khagrachari road, demands UPDF

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News No.29/2009, April 14, 2009

United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) has called upon the government to stop harassing people in the name of checking, and withdraw all the so-called security check posts from Rangamati – Khagrachari road. (photograph of a soldier checking a bus attached)

Speaking to the chtnews.com, UPDF’s central committee member Ujjal Smriti Chakma said: “each and every vehicle plying on Khagrachari – Rangamati and Khagrachari – Chittagong road is halted and checked.”

“The security forces often harass passengers at these check posts” he added.

A government employee said: “Why there should be any check posts? I do not see any changes between pre and post accord situations in the area.”

All – Bengali and Jumma alike – are unanimous in their demand to withdraw all the check posts from Khagrachari – Rangamati road.

According to Democratic Youth Forum’s General Secretary Mithun Chakma, there are as many as eight check posts on Khagrachari – Rangamati road. These are at Mainikchari (Rangamati), Kuduksuri, Ghilachari, Bogachari, Betchari, Kerenganala, Bizitala and Zero Mile.

“They have become anachronistic even in the present-day Chittagong Hill Tracts although the area is still under military occupation and the army rules the roost.” he said.

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Monday, April 13, 2009
Breaking News!: Settlers attacked a village in Bogachari
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Breaking News! Breaking News! Breaking News!
(chtnews.com April 14, 2009):
Settlers attacked a village in Bogachari under Naniachar Upazilala last night(on 13th april). Jumma villagers fled their homes.

One source said neighbouring villagers had seen the red skyline and plumes of black smoke over the village, suggesting the marauding settlers might have set fire to the houses.
UPDATE NEWS
( The following news updated by CHT news and Views analysis platform)
In the morning(14th april) we got message that Settlers attacked Nabin Chandra Karbari Para(Village) at night.Villagers fled from the village. Though the Settlers didn’t set fire the house but it was being apprehended that the house of the Jumma people have been vandalised. It is to be noted that Within and between the Jumma and settlers’ village there are Bagachari Army Camp situated. No one could do harm without the concern of the Army.

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Army beats up Khg Municipality Councilor
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Army beats up Khg Municipality Councilor

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News No.28/2009, April 13, 2009

Army personnel have beaten up Monang Dewan, an elected Councilor of Khagracahri Municipality, at Zero Mile check post, sources from Khagrachari said.

Mr. Dewan went there to enquire into an allegation that the army at the check post was providing shelter to some miscreants who had kidnapped a Jumma woman.

After the beating, hundreds of Jummas converged on Zero Mile to lodge their protest.

An unconfirmed report said the army personnel involved in the beating have been closed.

UPDF President Prasit Khisha in a statement condemned the beating of Monang Dewan and demanded exemplary punishment to those involved in the incident.

He said there is no chance of peace in the CHT as long as the army remains there, and demanded that the authorities withdraw the army from Zero Mile check post permanently.

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Army beats up Khg Municipality Councilor

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News No.28/2009, April 13, 2009

Army personnel have beaten up Monang Dewan, an elected Councilor of Khagracahri Municipality, at Zero Mile check post, sources from Khagrachari said.

Mr. Dewan went there to enquire into an allegation that the army at the check post was providing shelter to some miscreants who had kidnapped a Jumma woman.

After the beating, hundreds of Jummas converged on Zero Mile to lodge their protest.

An unconfirmed report said the army personnel involved in the beating have been closed.

UPDF President Prasit Khisha in a statement condemned the beating of Monang Dewan and demanded exemplary punishment to those involved in the incident.

He said there is no chance of peace in the CHT as long as the army remains there, and demanded that the authorities withdraw the army from Zero Mile check post permanently.

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Army tortures one in Maischri

HR Monitoring Cell, UPDF, 18 July 2006

An innocent villager in Tholipara under Maischari of Northern Chittagong Hill Tracts has been arrested.

On 13 July the soldiers from Maischari camp rounded up Kalibandhu Karbari (Tripura) from his house in Tholipara and taken him to the camp. He was severely beaten up before being released the following day.

CHT NEWS NO. 114. Prepared by Human Rights Monitoring Cell, United Peoples’ Democratic Front (UPDF). July 18, 2006. Website: www.updfcht.org

UPDF member killed in BDR firing

HR Monitoring Cell, UPDF, 21 July 2006

A member of the United Peoples’ Democratic Front has been killed in Logang under Panchari Thana of Northern Chittagong Hill Tracts (Khagrachari district).

The incident took place in the early hours of today. UPDF members were in the house of Samar Bikash Chakma, chairman of Logang Union Parishad, when a contingent of paramilitary Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) led by Major Golam Mowla, second-in-command of Logang Zone in Khagrachari Sector, opened brushfire after encircling the house.

Minutes earlier, the UPDF members had been driven by the armed cadres of the Jana Samhati Samiti.

The indiscriminate BDR firing left UPDF member Kalafa Chakma dead on the spot. However, no other casualties have been reported.

As usual, the BDR is trying to project Kalafa as a terrorist.

The BDR men also arrested Samar Bikash Chakma and beat him up. He is still being held by them.

The JSS militants and the government of Bangladesh have recently intensified armed attacks and political repression against UPDF in a synchronized manner.

Due to intensified armed attacks and army and police raids, in many areas UPDF members cannot sleep in their own houses.

UPDF Khagrachari unit in a statement issued to the press has condemned the killing of Kalafa Chakma and demanded punishment to the BDR men responsible for it.

CHT NEWS NO. 116. Prepared by Human Rights Monitoring Cell, United Peoples’ Democratic Front (UPDF). July 21, 2006. Website: www.updfcht.org

Army beat one Jumma to death

HR Monitoring Cell, UPDF, 18 July 2006

The army in Mahalchari in Northern Chittagong Hill Tracts (Khagrachari district) has beaten an innocent Jumma to death and arrested six others. The victims are being projected as terrorists.

On the night of 14 July a group of 40 – 50 army men raided the house of Atul Chakma in the village of Badalhat when his wedding ceremony was taking place. The soldiers rounded up and tortured seven persons including the bridegroom. One of them – Mr. Kengal Moy Chakma s/o Kerani Mohan Chakma – died from the beating, while the rest were arrested and taken to an army camp in Mahalchari. The following day they were handed over to the Mahalchari police station.

The other victims have been identified as Abinoy Chakma (19) Purna Kumar Chakma, Ananda Chakma (20) s/o Sumati Ranjan Chakma, Ajentono Chakma (18) (deceased’s brother) s/o Kerani Mohan Chakma, Binimoy Chakma (19) s/o Nilo Mohan Chakma and Putul Bikash Chakma (20) s/o Upendra Chakma.

All but Putul Bikash Chakma, who hails from Kengelchari, are from the village of Badalhat.

The arrested are now being held at Khagrachari district jail.

To cover up the death, the army is trying to project them as terrorists.

CHT NEWS NO. 113. Prepared by Human Rights Monitoring Cell, United Peoples’ Democratic Front (UPDF). July 18, 2006. Website: www.updfcht.org