Revisiting the Rights of the Adivasis in Bangladesh: A Critical Analysis
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[Thesis]
First Statement of Responsibility
Saqi, Alida Binte
Subsequent Statement of Responsibility
Niezen, Ronald
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Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
McGill University (Canada)
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2019
GENERAL NOTES
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142 p.
DISSERTATION (THESIS) NOTE
Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree
LL.M.
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McGill University (Canada)
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2019
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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The indigenous peoples (Adivasis in case of Bangladesh) of Bangladesh have been facing non-recognition under the legal framework of the country, i.e. the Constitution of Bangladesh. The hegemonic approach- Bangalee nationalism- introduced by the 15th amendment of the Constitution has added up to the historical struggle for recognition of the Adivasis. The thesis focuses on some practical issues and finds out the existence of the Adivasis rights in Bangladesh. The assimilation and integration process of the Adivasis exists in many ways, among them denial of recognition is main that leads to injustice. The rights of the Adivasis are assessed based on the rights of the 'ethnic minorities' and the 'backward section' as they are termed so in the State legislations. The thesis, taking a practical approach compares the indigenous peoples' situation with Botswana. It also, provides for some measures that can be taken by the State, the Adivasis, and the international community to ensure justice.