The Viability of the Chittagong Hill Tracts as a destination for Climate Displaced Communities in Bangladesh

This report explores in detail the many legal, social, historical, political, economic and other factors involved in the land  acquisition process in Bangladesh. The report also examines how  land across Bangladesh can most easily, affordably and fairly be acquired and accessed by civil society groups and climate displaced communities in Bangladesh. The study will also this report assesses the viability of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) as a possible permanent destination for the relocation of climate displaced communities. The report begins by examining the historical context of the CHT from the pre--‐British period to the Bangladesh period, including the signing of the Peace Accord.