'Observe Santal Revolution Day at state level'
Santal Revolution Day was observed at Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts yesterday with a call to observe the day at state level.
Indigenous students of Rajshahi University under the banner of 'Adivasi Students Association' brought out a rally and held a discussion on the campus yesterday, marking the 155th anniversary of Santal revolution, according to a correspondent.
Addressing a press conference at RU Journalists' Association office at noon, the indigenous students demanded formation of a separate land commission for indigenous people of the plain land to solve their land problems.
The also demanded constitutional recognition of the indigenous people and urged the government to observe the day at state level.
At Nachole in Chapainawabgan, indigenous people took out a colourful procession and held a rally and cultural programme to mark the day.
At the rally on Nachole upazila parishad premises, the speakers urged the government to observe the day at state level and ensure their land rights, reports our correspondent.
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