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Our Ethnic Friends
Bangladesh is home to more than 54 Indigenous groups, including the Chakma, Marma, and Tripura, with most living in the northern and southeastern flatlands, and the rest in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. They have distinct lifestyles, economic practices, and belief systems. These groups speak at least 35 distinct languages, adding to the country’s cultural richness. However, many of these languages are endangered, as the dominance of Bangla and modern societal pressures push them towards extinction, a global issue known as “language death.” The UN warns that many Indigenous languages are disappearing, with one dying every two weeks.
During the British colonial rule, indigenous communities played a significant role in resisting oppression. Leaders like Sidhu and Kanu led uprisings, such as the Santhal Rebellion, highlighting their contributions to the anti-colonial struggle. Despite this legacy, Indigenous people in Bangladesh today face challenges in preserving their languages and culture. The government’s efforts to include Indigenous languages in preschool education face hurdles like a lack of trained teachers and resources for higher education.
Additionally, the 1957 construction of the Kaptai Dam, funded by USAID and built by the Pakistani government, displaced thousands of people in the hill tracts, submerging their homes and farmlands under the Karnaphuli River, disrupting their livelihoods and cultural connections to the land. This history of displacement and ongoing marginalization continues to affect indigenous communities in Bangladesh.
Word Association Exercise
Match the words with their definitions:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Oppression | d) Exclusion from important social, political, or economic activities |
| Rebellion | a) The act of forcing people to leave their homes |
| Marginalization | b) The use of power in an unfair way |
| Displacement | c) The act of resisting authority |
| Extinction | e) The complete disappearance of something |
Sentence Completion
1. The _______ of many Indigenous people happened due to the construction of the Kaptai Dam.
2. Many Indigenous languages are at risk of _______.
3. The Santhal Rebellion was a significant form of _______ against British rule.
4. Many Indigenous communities face _______ in modern society.
5. The government is trying to prevent the _______ of Indigenous languages.
True or False
1. Indigenous groups in Bangladesh all speak the same language. (True/False)
2. The Santhal Rebellion was led by British colonial rulers. (True/False)
3. The Kaptai Dam displaced thousands of Indigenous people. (True/False)
4. Indigenous languages are not under threat of extinction. (True/False)
5. The government faces challenges in preserving Indigenous languages. (True/False)
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following was an Indigenous uprising against British rule?
(a) Chittagong Rebellion (b) Santhal Rebellion (c) Language Movement
2. What major factor is leading to the extinction of Indigenous languages?
(a) Government support (b) Dominance of Bangla and societal pressures (c) Increase in Indigenous schools
3. What river was affected by the construction of the Kaptai Dam?
(a) Padma (b) Karnaphuli (c) Jamuna
4. What is a major issue in implementing Indigenous languages in education?
(a) No available textbooks (b) Lack of trained teachers and resources (c) Government ban
5. What is the meaning of language death?
(a) The disappearance of a language due to lack of speakers (b) The evolution of a language (c) The invention of a new language
Synonyms and Antonyms
Match the words with their closest synonyms:
1. Oppression - (a) Fairness (b) Cruelty (c) Freedom
2. Rebellion - (a) Revolt (b) Agreement (c) Submission
3. Marginalization - (a) Inclusion (b) Exclusion (c) Recognition
4. Displacement - (a) Removal (b) Stability (c) Comfort
5. Extinction - (a) Survival (b) Disappearance (c) Development
Parts of Speech Detection
Identify the part of speech of the highlighted word:
1. "The Indigenous people have a unique way of life." (Noun/Adjective/Verb)
2. "The language is at risk of extinction." (Noun/Adjective/Verb)
3. "The Kaptai Dam caused the displacement of many families." (Noun/Adjective/Verb)
4. "The community strongly resisted colonial rule." (Noun/Adjective/Verb)
5. "The government is working to prevent further marginalization." (Noun/Adjective/Verb)
Sentence Rearrangement Exercise
Rearrange the words to form a correct sentence:
1. Dam / the / Kaptai / of / construction / the / displacement / caused / people / Indigenous.
2. languages / endangered / are / many / languages / Indigenous.
3. languages / Indigenous / preserving / in / face / difficulties / today.
4. community / marginalized / the / is / due / Indigenous / to / displacement.
5. significance / played / colonial / during / the / resistance / Indigenous / in / rule.
Answers
Word Association: 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a, 5-e
Sentence Completion: 1. displacement, 2. extinction, 3. rebellion, 4. marginalization, 5. extinction
True or False: 1. False, 2. False, 3. True, 4. False, 5. True
Multiple Choice Questions: 1-b, 2-b, 3-b, 4-b, 5-a
Synonyms and Antonyms: 1-b, 2-a, 3-b, 4-a, 5-b
Parts of Speech: 1-Adjective, 2-Noun, 3-Noun, 4-Verb, 5-Noun
Sentence Rearrangement: 1. The construction of the Kaptai Dam caused the displacement of Indigenous people. 2. Many Indigenous languages are endangered. 3. Indigenous languages are facing difficulties in preserving today. 4. The Indigenous community is marginalized due to displacement. 5. Indigenous played a significant role in resistance during colonial rule.
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