Lesson 2/63 min
The Hill Tracts and the peace accord
The Chittagong Hill Tracts
- Three districts: Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban
- About one-tenth of the country's area
- 13 tribes live here
The three circles and their chiefs
| Circle | District | Chief |
|---|---|---|
| Chakma Circle | Rangamati | Chakma Raja |
| Bohmong Circle | Bandarban | Bohmong Raja (Marma) |
| Mong Circle | Khagrachhari | Mong Raja |
Watch out: Khandokar names the Bohmong Raja as the chief of Khagrachhari. In fact the Bohmong Circle is in Bandarban; Khagrachhari's circle is Mong.
The peace accord
| Item | Fact |
|---|---|
| Signed | 2 December 1997 |
| For the government | Abul Hasnat Abdullah, then Chief Whip |
| For the hill people | Santu Larma |
| Ministry of CHT Affairs | Formed 15 July 1998 |
Check yourself
When was the Chittagong Hill Tracts peace accord signed?
At a glance
- 1
Hill Tracts: Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Bandarban; about one-tenth of the country.
- 2
Three circles: Chakma (Rangamati), Bohmong (Bandarban), Mong (Khagrachhari).
- 3
Peace accord 2 December 1997; signed by Abul Hasnat Abdullah and Santu Larma.
- 4
The Ministry of CHT Affairs was formed on 15 July 1998.