Though the government has no arrangement to observe the day officially, some social, political and cultural organisations as usual this year have chalked out many programmes to mark the International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples today.
With the slogan of “Post 2015 Agenda: Ensuring indigenous peoples’ health and well-being” declared by the United Nations, Bangladesh Adibashi Forum will hold a rally, a procession and cultural programmes from 10am on Central Shaheed Minar premises.
National Human Rights Commission Chairman Dr Mizanur Rahman, Transport and Tourism minister Rashed Khan Menon were due to attend the event alongside some foreign delegates.
Manuser Jonno Foundation will hold a two-day-long indigenous fair and seminars on Bangla Academy premises to mark the day.
Besides, many programmes have been scheduled to be held on different parts of the country by the community on the day.
