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.
The Muslim settlers are attacking South Kalindipur area on 22nd September.
Bengali settlers attack indigenous people in Naniachar
On 30 June 1991, in reprisal to the Shanti Bahini attack of 29 June 1991, Muslim settlers attacked indigenous people at Burighat Bazar in Naniachar, Rangamati district. Muslim settlers mercilessly beat 15 indigenous people and broke hands and legs of 3 indigenous people.
In self defence indigenous people too counter attacked the Muslim settlers. A communal riot errupted. Bangladesh army from Burighat army camp rushed to the Burighat Bazar and dispersed the indigenous people.