Santal
Gaibandha Santals struggling for irrigation water
They staged a demonstration, blocked roads, and submitted written applications to the local electricity office, upazila nirbahi officer, and deputy commissioner. They also talked to the Rangpur divisional commissioner to get electricity for the irrigation pump. But they are yet to get it.
Editorial / Plain land adivasis need help
It is disquieting to see that plain land adivasis are increasingly falling victim to land grabbing. A press conference organised by two minority rights groups on Tuesday revealed that in the last two months, two murders, a rape, a rape attempt and looting of 60 Santal houses took place in the northern part of the country.
Gaibandha Santals struggling for irrigation water
They staged a demonstration, blocked roads, and submitted written applications to the local electricity office, upazila nirbahi officer, and deputy commissioner. They also talked to the Rangpur divisional commissioner to get electricity for the irrigation pump. But they are yet to get it.
Plain land adivasis need help
It is disquieting to see that plain land adivasis are increasingly falling victim to land grabbing. A press conference organised by two minority rights groups on Tuesday revealed that in the last two months, two murders, a rape, a rape attempt and looting of 60 Santal houses took place in the northern part of the country.