On 22 September 2012 Bangladesh army backed Muslim settlers attacked indigenous Buddhist people in Rangamati.
When the indigenous people counter attacked in self defence Bangladesh army took side with the Muslim settlers.
76 indigenous people were injured and numerous indigenous properties were destroyed.
Bangladesh army open fire at indienous person in Panchari
On 16 Jan. 1988, Bangladesh army posted at Shankhala Para BDR camp in Panchari raided Sandara Karbari Para in Panchari, Khagrachari district. During the raid, Bangladesh army opened fire at an indigenous person with automatic weapon. The victim did manage to save his life. But Bangladesh army captured and inhumanly beat him. The victim is:
Mr. Bira Karna Chakma, son of Mr. Pradeep Chandra Chakma of Sandara Karbari Para, Kharubeel, Logang.