Last November 30, the Barisal district committee of Bangladesh Krishok Federation (BFK) and Bangladesh Kishani Sabha (BKS), both members of the Asian Peasant Coalition (APC) successfully organized a hunger strike calling for the distribution of Khas land to the landless peasants. The people protested in front of the Barisal district Commissioner’s Office. Hundreds of landless farmers participated in the event.
Their demands were:
- Distribution of Khas land of Rasulpur Char to the landless peasants who have been residing in the area permanently
- Eviction of big landlords who take advantage of public lands
- Withdrawal of all fake cases filed by big landowners against the landless leaders including BFK Barisal district convenor, Harun Bhandari
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