Join the Centre for India and South Asia Research for an exclusive screening of two powerful short documentaries highlighting Indigenous resistance and resilience in Bangladesh.
“Kalpana: Not an Imagination” (Dir. Santua Tripura) – A young Indigenous student in Dhaka grapples with an identity crisis, ultimately finding strength in the legacy of activist Kalpana Chakma.
“Will Menle Return?” (Dir. Zopari Lushai) – The story of the Mro community’s resistance against eviction from their ancestral lands for a luxury hotel project, leading to a historic movement.
The screenings will be followed by a conversation with the directors and an interactive Q&A session for the audience to discuss the collective possibilities and the future of Indigenous rights in Bangladesh and beyond.
