Bangladesh Adivasi Samity with the assistance of Bangladesh Krishok Federation and Bangladesh Kishani Sabha organized a human chain program at 11 am on 9 November 2014 in Nachol, Chapai Nawabgonj. Presided over by Bangladesh Krishok Federation District Organizing Secretary Narayan Cahndra Barman, the chief guest Bangladesh Adivasi Samity General Secretary Omoli Kisku, Bangladesh Adivasi Samity District President Ananias Hasda, Central Member Badli Rani, Pralad Mahali, Salina Marandy, Bangladesh Krishok Federation District Secretary Kamruzzaman addressed the human chain, among others.
The speakers urged the government to take proper steps to stop violence on indigenous people as well as women. They condemned the role of OC Mahbub Alam, the investigation officer of the rape case of Nayan Tara. They also demanded to stop the torture; eviction; and harassment with false case on indigenous.
There were 200 participants in the human chain. There were 70 male and 30 female.
The news of the program has been covered by various local and national dailies.
On 27 November 2014 Aminul Islam, the rapist of Nayan Tara was arrested by the police, which is a big outcome of the program. Furthermore, the participants in the human chain program have been sanguine on their action taking the stock that movement can achieve something.
In order to realize different just demands of indigenous people, the struggle should continue.
There will be various types of action orientated program for the next time.
Omoli Kisku
General Secretary
Bangladesh Adivasi Samity