Bangladesh: The Term ‘Adivasi’ To Be Removed From All The Governmental Documents

Bangladesh: The Term ‘Adivasi’ To Be Removed From All The Governmental Documents   The decision at inter-ministerial meeting   It is reported that the Government of Bangladesh has decided to erase the term ‘indigenous’ from all the laws, policies, documents and publications of Bangladesh Government. Even this term will be rubbed out from all the textbooks and curriculums. The term ‘Adivasi’ (indigenous peoples) will be replaced by the term ‘Khudro Nritattik Jonogosthi’ (ethnic minorities)...

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