Anna Minj from the Oraon indigenous community has been nominated by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for a reserved women’s seat representing the Natore-Naogaon constituency in the 13th National Parliament. This marks the first time since independence that a woman from the Oraon community will have the opportunity to represent her community in the national legislature. Prominent observers have described the nomination as a historic milestone for indigenous rights and inclusive politics in Bangladesh.
Anna Minj currently serves as Senior Director (Programs) at BRAC International, leading strategic initiatives across 13 countries in Asia and Africa in education, youth empowerment, climate change, and gender equality. She has over three decades of experience with organizations such as Caritas, CARE Bangladesh, and BRAC Bangladesh. BNP leaders said her nomination reflects her leadership, organizational skills, and deep grassroots connection. She also chairs the National Coalition of Indigenous Peoples in Bangladesh.
Party leaders and indigenous representatives expressed gratitude for her nomination, viewing it as a step toward strengthening democratic inclusion and ensuring greater indigenous participation in mainstream politics.
উপজেলা প্রতিনিধি, বড়াইগ্রাম (নাটোর) প্রকাশ : ২০ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ২০: ৩০ স্বাধীনতার পর এই প্রথম ওরাওঁ ক্ষুদ্র নৃ-গোষ্ঠীর একজন নারী জাতীয় সংসদে প্রতিনিধিত্ব করার সুযোগ পাচ্ছেন। ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদের সংরক্ষিত নারী আসনে নাটোর-নওগাঁ আসনে আন্না মিঞ্জকে মনোনয়ন দ
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