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History of Chakma National Day | Chakma Din

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7th January 1418 , Chakma National Day The 7th January 1418. This day has been celebrated as “Chakma Day” by the Chakma brethren of Myanmar (Burma). It has deep historical significance for the Chakma . Watch on YouTube 👇 https://youtu.be/C1pn8K_Vtkc According to Chakma History BIJAK ( Agar Tara ) some centuries ago there reigned at a place called called Champanagar in Bihar a King of Surjya or Sun Race (many elders believed that they're suryawanshi) . He had two sons , Bijoygiri and Samargiri . Bijoygiri at the head of an Army started to conquer new worlds and crossing the river Meghna, which is described as sea, he marched against Arakanese forces and defeated them. Bijoygiri now prepared to return home but news reached him that his father had died and that his younger brother Samargiri had usurped the throne. In consequence Bijoygiri made terms with Arkanese kings and settled down in the neighborhood of Naaf River to the south of Chittagong District . The name

Untold History of Chittagong Hill Tracts and Indigenous People and CHT Peace Accord

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The indigenous peoples of Chittagong Hill Tracts has longest history. According to documents and evidence they were first settlers of CHT . CHT fought for long time to protect and preserve their unique identities . For example the Chakmas of Chittagong Hill Tracts retaliated against the aggression of Mughal and the East India Company with guerrilla warfare . ( Video Links :- https://youtu.be/B5CZjDWhnzc ) Chittagong Hill Tracts has longest history but I would like to start from British ruler .The process of the extension of British administration to Chittagong Hill Tracts began in 1860 and was completed in 1900.  In 1892 the British issued 'Rules for the Administration of Chittagong Hill Tracts' . According to this law, the Chittagong HilI Tracts was divided into four parts- reserved forest area, Bomang Circle, Chakma Circle and Mong Circle.The region was divided into taluk blocks for smooth administration. These came to be known maujas'. In 1900 British passed

History of Chakma National Day | Chakma Din

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7th January 1418 , Chakma National Day The 7th January 1418. This day has been celebrated as “Chakma Day” by the Chakma brethren of Myanmar (Burma). It has deep historical significance for the Chakma . Watch on YouTube 👇 https://youtu.be/C1pn8K_Vtkc According to Chakma History BIJAK ( Agar Tara ) some centuries ago there reigned at a place called called Champanagar in Bihar a King of Surjya or Sun Race (many elders believed that they're suryawanshi) . He had two sons , Bijoygiri and Samargiri . Bijoygiri at the head of an Army started to conquer new worlds and crossing the river Meghna, which is described as sea, he marched against Arakanese forces and defeated them. Bijoygiri now prepared to return home but news reached him that his father had died and that his younger brother Samargiri had usurped the throne. In consequence Bijoygiri made terms with Arkanese kings and settled down in the neighborhood of Naaf River to the south of Chittagong District . The name