Around 3.5 lakhIndigenous Peoples (IPs) of plain land in the northern districts (16 districtsunder Rajahsahi and Rangpur Divisions) of Bangladesh are subject to various types of violence because of their indigenous identity, of which eviction from land is the most common phenomenon. Dispossession of traditional land and natural resources is a common problem for the…
To help our readers understand the various forms of discrimination and exploitation they face and emphasise the need for further research and collaborative action to address these issues, we have prepared a PowerPoint Presentation based on a field visit to the University of Ghana to help understand the condition of CDWDs, the steps being taken…
Dalits and other minority communities across the country continue to experience social exclusion, caste2 discrimination and practices linked to untouchability. There have been no systematic efforts made to identify and implement measures for the inclusion and equaltreatment of Dalits in society. According to sociologist Samuel Koenig, a class which has a strictly hereditary basis is…
In 1997 and 1998 Lisa Young Larance pursued a Fulbright funded research project in rural Bangladesh. During her stay in Bangladesh Nagorik Uddyog provided technical assistance for her work. Her current research, a collaboration with Rubena Malik, ―Creating Community in a United States City: Bangladeshi Women Share Their Immigrant Experiences”, attempts to demystify the immigration…
The Dalit are one of the most marginalized groups in Bangladesh and are often subject to discriminatory treatment. Historically, they have been oppressed by dominant groups in mainstream society. The majority of Dalits are very poor, underprivileged, and possess limitedjob opportunities. Moreover, they are politically underrepresented and many are forced to live in inhumane conditions….
