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DINAJPUR, June 30, 2025 (BSS) -The historical Santal Rebellion Day was observed in the district with the participation of the tribal community through various programs.
The historical Santal Rebellion Day organized by the tribal community was observed at the Lok Bhavan in Dinajpur town from 10 am to 4 pm today.
Tribal leader Kamlesh Tudu said that on June 30, 1855, thousands of Santal men and women stood up against British colonialism, landlords and moneylenders led by Mahavir Sidhu, Kanu, Char and Bhairav.
On the occasion of the day -- a rally jointly organized by the tribal community and the Bangladesh Farmers Federation district branch -- was brought out at Lok Bhaban in the district town. The rally parading different streets of the town ended with floral tributes at the Sidhu and Kanu pillars in Balubari.
At the discussion meeting organized after the rally, Bangladesh Farmers Federation President Badrul Alam, General Secretary Md. Zayed Iqbal Khan, Kishani Federation President Sabiya Mardi, Ganesh Soren, Kamlesh Tudu and leaders from various districts spoke.
The speakers said that everyone should remain united in the spirit of the Santal rebellion struggle, including the 10-point demands for the protection of the lives, livelihoods, land, language, culture and dignity of the tribal people of Bangladesh.
Many children of tribal families are now educated. They are working in various government and private offices. These educated boys and girls should come forward and help in the development and struggle of tribal people and achieve their rights.
The government is always working on various projects for the development of tribal people. But the tribal’s are lagging behind due to various reasons. Identifying this issue, tribal leaders called upon all to cooperate.
