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Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS)

Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) is a political and social organization in Bangladesh, primarily representing the indigenous Chakma people in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Established in 1989, PCJSS aims to protect the rights, culture, and identity of the indigenous communities against marginalization and land displacement caused by development projects and state policies. The organization advocates for autonomy, cultural preservation, and social justice, seeking to address historical grievances and promote the welfare of the indigenous population in a region marked by ethnic diversity and political challenges.