Removal of Khagrachhari DC demanded

By Our Correspondent, Khagrachhari
14 June 2006, 18:00 PM
Khagrachhari Parbatya Zila Nagorik Committee and United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) demanded removal of Deputy Commissioner Humaun Kabir for his controversial comments on the indigenous communities of Chakma, Marma and Tripura.

They said a book titled 'Khagrachhari-2003-2005' was published by the district administration a few days ago.

In the book, the DC allegedly termed the indigenous communities of Chakma, Marma and Tripura as outsiders and settlers.

"He (DC) is a fundamentalist, mean-minded and inactive. We want his immediate removal as early as soon," said Zila Nagorik Committee Secretary Santushita Chakma Bokul.

While talking to The Daily Star, Samari Chakma, associate coordinator, Khagrachhari UPDF, said 'We will launch movement taking indigenous people with us if our demand is not met soon'.