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Bangladesh – Hindus – Awami League – Bengali Language
Refugee Review Tribunal AUSTRALIA RRT RESEARCH RESPONSE Research Response Number: BGD30821 Country: Bangladesh Date: 8 November 2006 Keywords: Bangladesh – Hindus – Awami League – Bengali language This response was prepared by the Country Research Section of the Refugee Review Tribunal (RRT) after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the RRT within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Questions 1. Are Hindus a minority religion in Bangladesh? 2. How are religious minorities, notably Hindus, treated in Bangladesh? 3. Is the Awami League traditionally supported by the Hindus in Bangladesh? 4. Are Hindu supporters of the Awami League discriminated against and if so, by whom? 5. Are there parts of Bangladesh where Hindus enjoy more safety? 6. Is Bengali the language of Bangladeshis? RESPONSE 1. Are Hindus a minority religion in Bangladesh? Hindus constitute approximately 10 percent of the population in Bangladesh making them a religious minority. Sunni Muslims constitute around 88 percent of the population and Buddhists and Christians make up the remainder of the religious minorities. The Hindu minority in Bangladesh has progressively diminished since partition in 1947 from approximately 25 percent of the population to its current 10 percent (US Department of State 2006, International Religious Freedom Report for 2006 – Bangladesh, 15 September – Attachment 1). 2. How are religious minorities, notably Hindus, treated in Bangladesh? In general, minorities in Bangladesh have been consistently mistreated by the government and Islamist extremists. Specific discrimination against the Hindu minority intensified immediately following the 2001 national elections when the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) gained victory with its four-party coalition government, including two Islamic parties. -
Chapter 1 Introduction Main Report CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Main Report Chapter 1 Introduction Main Report CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The Peoples Republic of Bangladesh has a population of 123 million (as of June 1996) and a per capita GDP (Fiscal Year 1994/1995) of US$ 235.00. Of the 48 nations categorized as LLDC, Bangladesh is the most heavily populated. Even after gaining independence, the nation repeatedly suffers from floods, cyclones, etc.; 1/3 of the nation is inundated every year. Shortage in almost all sectors (e.g. development funds, infrastructure, human resources, natural resources, etc.) also leaves both urban and rural regions very underdeveloped. The supply of safe drinking water is an issue of significant importance to Bangladesh. Since its independence, the majority of the population use surface water (rivers, ponds, etc.) leading to rampancy in water-borne diseases. The combined efforts of UNICEF, WHO, donor countries and the government resulted in the construction of wells. At present, 95% of the national population depend on groundwater for their drinking water supply, consequently leading to the decline in the mortality rate caused by contagious diseases. This condition, however, was reversed in 1990 by problems concerning contamination brought about by high levels of arsenic detected in groundwater resources. Groundwater contamination by high arsenic levels was officially announced in 1993. In 1994, this was confirmed in the northwestern province of Nawabganji where arsenic poisoning was detected. In the province of Bengal, in the western region of the neighboring nation, India, groundwater contamination due to high arsenic levels has been a problem since the 1980s. -
Chapter-Vi : Socio-Economic Profile of the Study Area
Chapter-vi : Socio-economic Profile of the Study Area 189---198 Physical feature and socio-historical background Demography Literacy Administrative Unit Transport Communications Socio-economic Profile ofthe Study Area 189 For a proper understanding of the problem, it is essential to briefly refer to an ecological profile of Kushtia district as the values and characteristics of the masses very much depend upon, and are influenced by geographical, economic, social and political background of the area. Physical feature and socio-historical background Kushtia is not an ancient township but one of the eighteen oldest districts in independent Bangladesh. There is no much evidence to know the ancient history of Kushtia. The only tool to be informed about the district what was portrayed through description by different persons based on different regimes in the region governed. Hamilton's Gazetteer has mentioned of Kushtia town and of the fact that the local people called the town Kushtay (Kushte). In Tolemy's map, several little islands have been portrayed under the Ganges basin. These islands are considered as ancient Kushtia. 1 The district was under Natore Zemindar in 1725. Then it was under Rajshahi civil administration of Kanadarnagar Pargana. 2 Later East India Company transferred Kushtia under Jessore district in 1776. It was brought under Pabna district in 1828. Then Mahkuma Administration was established under Kushtia in 1861 and then brought under Nadia district.3 During the British rule, railway connection with Kolkata, capital of British India, established in 1860, made the town an alluring location for mills and factories, including the Jagneshwar Engineering Works (1896), Renwick and Company ( 1904 ), and the Mohini Mills (1919). -
BANGLADESHTHE SHAHAR PROJECT IFPRI Is Collaborating with CARE-Bangladesh to Provide Research and Support for Its SHAHAR Project for Improving Urban Livelihoods
INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE sustainable options for ending hunger and poverty BANGLADESHTHE SHAHAR PROJECT IFPRI is collaborating with CARE-Bangladesh to provide research and support for its SHAHAR project for improving urban livelihoods. he staggering growth of cities in developing countries Thas contributed to widespread urban poverty. Many of the urban poor live in unsanitary environments, have uncertain incomes, and lack necessary financial and health care services.These conditions exist in Bangladesh and appear likely to worsen.The populations of the cities in Bangladesh increase by more than 1 million every year. Many cities are growing at more than 8 percent per year, and they will double in size in less than 10 years. In 1997 CARE-Bangladesh undertook an assessment of the livelihood security of slum households in three cities in Bangladesh: Bogra, Khulna, and Tongi.Based on the findings of that study and a review of secondary literature, CARE- Bangladesh created the SHAHAR (Supporting Household James Garrett © IFPRI/ Activities for Hygiene, Assets, and Revenue) project. (Shahar means “city” in Bangla.) A component of the Integrated Food Security Program (IFSP) of CARE-Bangladesh, the RESEARCH FOCUS project was launched in mid-1999 and financed by the U.S. Project Leader: James Garrett Agency for International Development. IFPRI has provided research and technical assistance to help The SHAHAR project seeks to improve livelihood security CARE with SHAHAR’s program approach. IFPRI led baseline in some of the major secondary cities of Bangladesh.The surveys in the first two cities where SHAHAR worked, project’s major activities are: Jessore and Tongi. -
Health Status and Modeling of Rural Aged Population of Kushtia District in Bangladesh
Journal of Neuroscience and Behavioural Health, Vol. 2(1) pp. 001-006, March 2010 Available online http://www.academicjournals.org/jnbh © 2010 Academic Journals Full Length Research Paper Health status and modeling of rural aged population of Kushtia District in Bangladesh Rafiqul Islam*, Mosharaf Hossain and Moshiur Rahman Department of Population Science and HRD, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh. Accepted October 29, 2009 Aged population is an emerging issue in Bangladesh. It is a frightening problem of rural area in Bangladesh as well as a national problem. It has many socio-economic effects on national development. So, the aim of this study is to identify the determinants of health status of aged population in Kumarkhali Thana of Kushtia District in Bangladesh. Furthermore, an effort has been made here to fit mathematical model for aged population due to ages. For this, a total number of 250 rural aged populations have been interviewed through a structured questionnaire by purposive sampling technique. In this study, logistic regression model and polynomial model are applied. In logistic analysis, it is indicated that the respondent’s sex, type of family, occupation of the family head and suffering any diseases have significant effects for taking treatment on aged population. It is seen that age associated with aged population follow third degree polynomial model explaining more than 99% coefficient of determination. Key words: Aged population, socio-economic variables, logistic regression analysis, polynomial model, Bangladesh. INTRODUCTION Aged population is defined as the group of population aging is expected to accelerate in the coming decades, who belong to the age group of 60 years and more (BAG, mainly because the large cohorts born in 1950s and 2003). -
BRTC Bus Routes and Bus Numbers of Its Own Managed Depot Dhaka Total Sl Routs Routs Number Depot Name Routs Routs No
BRTC Bus routes and Bus numbers of its own Managed Depot Dhaka Total Sl Routs Routs Number Depot Name Routs Routs no. of No. No. No. of buses routes 1. Motijheel Bus 1 Dhaka-B.Baria (New routs) 13 Khilgoan-Taltola (Women Service) Depot 2 Dhaka-Haluaghat (New) 14 Dhaka-Nikli 3 Dhaka-Tarakandi (New) 15 Dhaka-Kalmakanda 4 Dhaka-Benapul (New) 16 Dhaka-Muhongonj 5 Dhaka-Kutichowmuhoni (New rout) 17 Dhaka-Modon 6 Dhaka-Tongipara (New rout) 18 Dhaka-Ishoregonj 24 82 7 Dhaka-Ramgonj (New rout) 19 Dhaka-Daudkandi 8 Dhaka-Nalitabari (New rout) 20 Dhaka-Lengura (New) 9 Dhaka-Netrakona (New rout) 21 Dhaka-Jamalpur (New) 10 Dhaka-Ramgonj (New rout) 22 Dhaka-Tongipara-Khulna (New) 11 Demra-Chandra via Savar Nabinagar (New) 23 Dhaka-Bajitpur 12 Dhaka-Katiadi 24 Dhaka-Khulna (New routs) 2. Kallayanpur Bus 1 Dhaka-Bokshigonj 6 Nabinagar-Motijheel (New rout) Depot 2 Dhaka-Kutalipara 7 Zirani bazar-Motijheel (New rout) 3 Dhaka-Sapahar 8 Mirpur-10-Motijheel (Women Service) Mohammadpur-Motijheel (Women 10 198 4 Zigatola-Notunbazar (New rout) 9 Service) Siriakhana-Motijheel (Women 5 Mirpur-10-2-1 to Motijheel (New rout) 10 Service) 3. Double Decker Bus 1 Kendua-Chittagong (New rout) 4 Mirpur-12 to Motijheel Depot Mirpur-12 2 Mohakhali-Bhairob (New) 5 Mirpur-12 to Azimpur (School bus) 5 38 3 Gabtoli-Rampura (New rout) 4. Joarsahara Bus 1 Abdullahpur-Motijheel (Women Service) 3 Abdullahpur-Motijheel 5 49 Depot 2 Shib Bari-Motijheel 5. Gazipur Bus Depot 1 Gazipur-Motijheel 3 Balughat-Motijheel 4 54 2 Gazipur-Gabtoli 4 Shib Bari-Motijheel (Women Service) 6. -
127 Branches
মেটলাইফ পলললির প্রিপ্রিয়াি ও অꇍযাꇍয মপমেন্ট বযা廬ক এপ্রিয়ার িকল শাখায় ꇍগদে প্রদান কমর তাৎক্ষপ্রিকভাদব বমু ে লনন ররপ্রভপ্রꇍউ স্ট্যাম্প ও সীলসহ রিটলাইদের প্ররপ্রসট এই িলু বধা পাওয়ার জনয গ্রাহকমক মকান অলিলরক্ত লফ অথবা স্ট্যাম্প চাজ জ প্রদান করমি হমব না Sl. No. Division District Name of Branches Address of Branch 1 Barisal Barisal Barishal Branch Fakir Complex 112 Birshrashtra Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir Sarak 2 Barisal Bhola Bhola Branch Nabaroon Center(1st Floor), Sadar Road, Bhola 3 Chittagong Chittagong Agrabad Branch 69, Agrabad C/ A, Chittagong 4 Chittagong Chittagong Anderkilla Branch 184, J.M Sen Avenue Anderkilla 5 Chittagong Chittagong Bahadderhat Branch Mamtaz Tower 4540, Bahadderhat 6 Chittagong Chittagong Bank Asia Bhaban Branch 39 Agrabad C/A Manoda Mansion (2nd Floor), Holding No.319, Ward No.3, College 7 Chittagong Comilla Barura Branch Road, Barura Bazar, Upazilla: Barura, District: Comilla. 8 Chittagong Chittagong Bhatiary Branch Bhatiary, Shitakunda 9 Chittagong Brahmanbaria Brahmanbaria Branch "Muktijoddha Complex Bhaban" 1061, Sadar Hospital Road 10 Chittagong Chittagong C.D.A. Avenue Branch 665 CDA Avenue, East Nasirabad 1676/G/1 River City Market (1st Floor), Shah Amant Bridge 11 Chittagong Chaktai Chaktai Branch connecting road 12 Chittagong Chandpur Chandpur Branch Appollo Pal Bazar Shopping, Mizanur Rahman Road 13 Chittagong Lakshmipur Chandragonj Branch 39 Sharif Plaza, Maddho Bazar, Chandragonj, Lakshimpur 14 Chittagong Noakhali Chatkhil Branch Holding No. 3147 Khilpara Road Chatkhil Bazar Chatkhil 15 Chittagong Comilla Comilla Branch Chowdhury Plaza 2, House- 465/401, Race Course 16 Chittagong Comilla Companigonj Branch Hazi Shamsul Hoque Market, Companygonj, Muradnagar J.N. -
Division Zila Upazila Name of Upazila/Thana 10 10 04 10 04
Geo Code list (upto upazila) of Bangladesh As On March, 2013 Division Zila Upazila Name of Upazila/Thana 10 BARISAL DIVISION 10 04 BARGUNA 10 04 09 AMTALI 10 04 19 BAMNA 10 04 28 BARGUNA SADAR 10 04 47 BETAGI 10 04 85 PATHARGHATA 10 04 92 TALTALI 10 06 BARISAL 10 06 02 AGAILJHARA 10 06 03 BABUGANJ 10 06 07 BAKERGANJ 10 06 10 BANARI PARA 10 06 32 GAURNADI 10 06 36 HIZLA 10 06 51 BARISAL SADAR (KOTWALI) 10 06 62 MHENDIGANJ 10 06 69 MULADI 10 06 94 WAZIRPUR 10 09 BHOLA 10 09 18 BHOLA SADAR 10 09 21 BURHANUDDIN 10 09 25 CHAR FASSON 10 09 29 DAULAT KHAN 10 09 54 LALMOHAN 10 09 65 MANPURA 10 09 91 TAZUMUDDIN 10 42 JHALOKATI 10 42 40 JHALOKATI SADAR 10 42 43 KANTHALIA 10 42 73 NALCHITY 10 42 84 RAJAPUR 10 78 PATUAKHALI 10 78 38 BAUPHAL 10 78 52 DASHMINA 10 78 55 DUMKI 10 78 57 GALACHIPA 10 78 66 KALAPARA 10 78 76 MIRZAGANJ 10 78 95 PATUAKHALI SADAR 10 78 97 RANGABALI Geo Code list (upto upazila) of Bangladesh As On March, 2013 Division Zila Upazila Name of Upazila/Thana 10 79 PIROJPUR 10 79 14 BHANDARIA 10 79 47 KAWKHALI 10 79 58 MATHBARIA 10 79 76 NAZIRPUR 10 79 80 PIROJPUR SADAR 10 79 87 NESARABAD (SWARUPKATI) 10 79 90 ZIANAGAR 20 CHITTAGONG DIVISION 20 03 BANDARBAN 20 03 04 ALIKADAM 20 03 14 BANDARBAN SADAR 20 03 51 LAMA 20 03 73 NAIKHONGCHHARI 20 03 89 ROWANGCHHARI 20 03 91 RUMA 20 03 95 THANCHI 20 12 BRAHMANBARIA 20 12 02 AKHAURA 20 12 04 BANCHHARAMPUR 20 12 07 BIJOYNAGAR 20 12 13 BRAHMANBARIA SADAR 20 12 33 ASHUGANJ 20 12 63 KASBA 20 12 85 NABINAGAR 20 12 90 NASIRNAGAR 20 12 94 SARAIL 20 13 CHANDPUR 20 13 22 CHANDPUR SADAR 20 13 45 FARIDGANJ -
Monsoon Floods
Emergency appeal Bangladesh: Monsoon Floods Emergency appeal n° MDRBD009 GLIDE n° FL-2011-000093-BGD 26 August 2011 This Emergency Appeal seeks CHF 1,267,094 in cash, kind, or services to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) to assist 10,000 families (50,000 beneficiaries) for eight months, and will be completed by the end of April 2012. A Final Report will be made available by July 2012. CHF 262,770 was allocated from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support this operation in Cox’s Bazar. Since mid-August excessive rains in many of the low-lying areas in districts such as Satkhira and Jessore has led to displacement of over 50,000 families. People are forced to seek shelter on the road side and raised ground. The overflowing water from the local river Kobodac in Jessore has added to the misery of people who will be trapped for an estimated two to three months and affected Women of Magura village in Satkhira district rushing to temporary by the waterlogged conditions. shelters. Photo: BDRCS Satkhira unit. Continuous torrential rain coupled with a monsoonal depression since July in the Bay of Bengal has affected a total of more than 700,000 people in the south-central and south west districts of Bangladesh, affecting at least 18 of the 64 districts. Cox’s Bazar district was the first to be affected with severe flash flooding reported as a result of heavy rainfall and the increased tidal surge. Around 300,000 people were reported to be marooned. -
Impacts of Climate Variability on Major Food Crops in Selected Agro-Ecosystems of Bangladesh M
Ann.M. G. Bangladesh Miah, M. A. Agric. Rahman, (2016) M. 20(1 M. Rahman & 2) : 61-74 and S. R. Saha ISSN 1025-482X (Print)61 2521-5477 (Online) IMPACTS OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY ON MAJOR FOOD CROPS IN SELECTED AGRO-ECOSYSTEMS OF BANGLADESH M. G. Miah*1, M. A. Rahman1, M. M. Rahman1 and S. R. Saha1 Abstract The agriculture of Bangladesh has been recognized as one of the most vulnerable sectors to the impacts of climate change due to its juxtaposing geographical position. This study examined the nexus between long-term (1960–2014) climate variables with the yield and area of major food crops in selected agro-ecosystems (Gazipur, Comilla, Jessore, and Dinajpur) of Bangladesh. Secondary data from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) were used in analyzing climate variability for all the studied locations. Data of crop yields were collected from the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) local offices and respective farmers. Fifty farmers from each site were selected randomly and interviewed to investigate the farmers’ perceptions regarding the climate change phenomenon and its impact on crop production. Results showed the increasing trend of temperatures with time, which became more pronounced in Jessore and Dinajpur. Annual rainfall also revealed an increasing trend in all locations except Comilla. The analyses of Lower Confidence Level (LCL) and Upper Confidence Level (UCL) clearly indicated that the climate in recent years (1990–2014) changed conspicuously compared to that in 30 years ago (1960– 1989). Results of Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) indicated drought intensity, which was distinct in Dinajpur and Jessore. Although area under crop production had declined, yields showed an increasing trend in all locations because of technological advances. -
Ninth Session of the Forum on Minority Issues Palais Des Nations Geneva, Switzerland November 24- 25, 2016
Ninth session of the Forum on Minority Issues Palais des Nations Geneva, Switzerland November 24- 25, 2016 Minorities in situation of Humanitarian Crises Presented by Amarendra Roy,President of Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist & Christians Unity Council EU And Board of Director Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities An NGO ECOSOC Iteam; Legal Framework and Key Concern Honorable Madam Chair and distinguished participants, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to present before you the case of religious and ethnic cleansing that the minorities of Bangladesh have been subjected to for decades, leading to a continuous exodus. Minority situations, its character and nature might differ from country to country but no doubt end result of same which is being experienced by every country is the humanitarian crisis. In Bangladesh, it is the religious, ethnic and indigenous minorities who were ruthlessly subjected to genocide and mass destruction during the nine months war of liberation in 1971. It is a matter of great regret and sorrow that even after 45 years of independence the religious, ethnic and indigenous minorities are the main target of mass atrocities.They are continuously suffering from communal persecution, discrimination, torture and deprivation in all sphere of life. They are also the main target of present terrorism which is being inspired and influenced by Islamic State, Taleban, Al-Qaida. The Hindus, Buddhists and Christians of the country which include approximately 2.5 million indigenous peoples, are being systematically eliminated through blatant discrimination, denial of access to legal protection and violence. Acting with complete impunity, the Muslim nationalists and extremists have conducted pogroms against the minorities whenever they have wanted to, and regardless of which political party has been in power. -
Enhancing Quality Seed Supply Project (EQSSP)
Enhancing Quality Seed Supply Project (EQSSP) (Under Seed Wing, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), Financed by IDB) Project Management Unit BADC, Shech Bhaban, 5th Floor, 22, Manik Mia Avenue, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka - 1207 Seed Dealer Status Report Search Criteria : District : Kushtia ; Registration No. Organization Name Organization Address Phone No Email Upazila District License Issue License Renewal Date Active/ Date Not Renewal From To 228 M/S. Gaji Seed House Kotpara, Kushtia 01720517073 Kushtia Sadar Kushtia 01/01/1998 01/07/2016 30/06/2022 Active 353 M/S. Krishi Kullen Seed Shamspur, Khoksa, Kushtia 01711311213 Khoksa Kushtia Not Renewal 421 M/S. Polash Beej Vander Khoksa Bazar, Kushtia 01716500740 Khoksa Kushtia 27/12/1998 01/07/2016 30/06/2022 Active 423 M/S. Beej Biponi Komarkhali Bazar, Kushtia 01917506601 Kumarkhali Kushtia 27/12/1998 01/07/2016 30/06/2022 Active 447 M/S. Polli Beej Vander Ar C Ar C Road kot Stason, 01708642299 Kushtia Sadar Kushtia 04/01/2000 01/07/2016 30/06/2022 Active Kushtia 795 M/S. Adorso Beej Vander Komarkhali Bazar, Kushtia 01729508371 Kumarkhali Kushtia 25/04/2004 01/07/2016 30/06/2022 Active 1305 M/S. Sheikh Traders Bittipara Bazar, Sadar, 01711572976 Kushtia Sadar Kushtia Not Renewal Kushtia 1308 M/S. Kushtia Seed Store Klajmor Kotpara, Sadar, 01711120922 Kushtia Sadar Kushtia 15/01/2006 01/07/2016 30/06/2022 Active Kushtia 1311 M/S. Frijue Mahabub Kamal Shamspur, Khoksa, Kushtia 01712257997 Khoksa Kushtia 15/01/2006 01/07/2016 30/06/2022 Active 1312 M/S Krishi Kallyan Seed Shomspur Bazar, Khoksha, Khoksa Kushtia 15/01/2006 01/07/2016 30/06/2022 Active Kushtia 1314 M/S.