The demands are immediate withdrawal of temporary army camps from Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), implementation of the CHT Peace Treaty and removal of ruling party lawmaker Wadud Bhuiyan from the post of chairman of CHT Development Board.

Announcing the hartal at a public rally in Rangamati district town yesterday afternoon, PCJSS President Jyotirindro Bodhipriyo Larma alias Shantu Larma vowed to mobilise greater political support for its demands at national and international levels.

Unless the demands are met forthwith, Larma said his organisation will continue its vigorous agitation programmes including road blockades after celebration of the Adibashi (indigenous) New Year and SSC (Secondary School Certificate) examinations.

PCJSS leaders also condemned yesterday's attack on the motorcade of Dr Kamal Hossain, president of Gono Forum, who was on his way to Rangamati from Chittagong to attend the public meeting of the main indigenous organisation.