History of Bangabhumi Andolon:

History of Bangabhumi Andolon:

Bangabhumi, also known as Bir
Bango, is a Hindu republic in
southwestern Bangladesh envisioned
by many groups, such as the Swadhin
Bangabhumi andolan and the Banga
Sena.
The movement was founded in 1973,
soon after Bangladeshi Banga Sena,
Kalidas Baidya the leader of banga
Sena claims numerous recruits are
ready for armed conflict,
independence, yet did not gain much
support.
Ideology:

According to their thought, they claim
that Hindus made up 30% of the total
population of East Bengal (present
day Bangladesh) in 1947. However,
after the partition, the Hindu
population went down to 19% in
1961. In 1998, it was down to 16% and
in 2002 it was less than 10%.
Therefore, starting from 1998, within
four years, the Hindu population
decreased 6%. On the other hand,
the minority population in the
neighbouring West Bengal has
increased from 12% in 1947 to thriving
24% in 1991 according to Census of
India. In addition, a new amendment
in the citizenship law of India has
passed, restricting Bangladeshis and
Pakistanis to become Indian citizens.
Therefore, the refugees who entered
India after the creation of Pakistan
(including 1971) have become illegal
in India.
New Conspiracy:

In an interview with BBC in 2001,
Chittaranjan Sutar, one of the alleged
organisers of the movement, denied
any existence of the movement at that
time. The movement openly became
active again on 2003 when it declared
the independence of Hindu Republic
of Bangabhumi or "Hindu Republic of
Bir Banga" & its "capital" at Shaktigarh
in the Chittagong hills.

Bangabhumi is the proposed
name of a homeland for the Hindus
who had migrated to India from East
Bengal in the past. It is stated that one
and half crore Hindus uprooted from
the basins of Rivers Padma, Meghna
and Madhumati who were forced to
leave the area on account of
economic deprivation and communal
riots, now claim to have a right to
settle in their own motherland. The
state is planned to comprise of the
districts of greater Khulna, Jessore,
Kushtia, Faridpur, Barisal and
Patuakhali of Bangladesh.

The total area of proposed
Bangbhumi:

20 thousand square miles which is
more than one third of the total area
'of Bangladesh. The border of
Bangabhumi runs in the north along
River Padma, in the east along River
Meghna, in the west along India-
Bangladesh border and in the south
along the Bay of Bengal.And now in
present declaration Chittagong is also
included in this state.

The flag:

The flag of proposed Bangabhumi
state comprises of one third green
colour and the two third of saffron
colour. In the middle of the saffron
colour is the white sun. On the top of
the stand is' a circle.
National Anthem:
The National Anthem is the famous
song of poet Dijendra Lal Roy: 'Dhana
Dhanye Pushpe Bhara, Arnader Ei
Basundhara'. (This land of ours filled
with crops and flowers).

National Symbol:

The National Symbol is depicted by a
green circle in another saffron
coloured circle with word 'Sri',
(Symbol of beauty and prosperity)
written in the saffron circle.

The state policy:

The state policy proposed to be
adopted ~s non-communal and
humanism. The name of proposed
radio station is 'Bangabani' keeping in
line with 'Akashvani' and its' call sign
is 'Joy Banga' in line with 'Jai Hind' of
India.

Armed wing:

An armed wing of the organisation
named 'Bangasena' has also been
formed. The Commander of this
armed force is Mr Kalidas Vaidya. The
main organiser and trainer of
Bangasena is Arun Ghosh. The only
condition for enlistment in
'Bangasena' is that the recruit should
be a resident or had been a resident
or born in East Bengal. If either of theanswers is in affirmative then he isconsidered eligible to be enlisted in'Bangasena'