The Parbatya Chattogram Agreement Implementation Movement has called for ensuring voting rights for indigenous and small ethnic communities in both hill and plain areas ahead of Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election. The demand was made at a press conference held at the Sagar-Runi auditorium of the Reporters Unity on Tuesday, where speakers urged the government, law enforcement agencies, and the Election Commission to act responsibly to guarantee security and participation for all citizens.
Speakers including Zakir Hossain, Dr. Khairul Islam Chowdhury, Shamsul Huda, and others emphasized the need for logistical support such as accommodation and food near polling centers for remote hill voters, and free, harassment-free movement for all minority voters. They also demanded a time-bound plan for full implementation of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord, an end to military dominance in the region, empowerment of local councils, and creation of a separate land commission for plains indigenous groups.
The speakers further highlighted that poor communication, administrative restrictions, and lack of awareness often prevent hill residents from voting, urging national recognition of the issue as a matter of democratic inclusion.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ২৭ জানুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১৬: ৩৯ স্টাফ রিপোর্টার ত্রয়োদশ সংসদ নির্বাচনে পার্বত্য চট্টগ্রাম চুক্তি বাস্তবায়নে রাজনৈতিক দলসমূহের প্রতিশ্রুতি ও পাহাড়ের দূরবর্তী এলাকার ভোটারদের এবং সমতলের ক্ষুদ্র-নৃগোষ্ঠীদের ভোটাধিকার নিশ্চিত করার দাবি
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