This is because integration efforts have been lacking so far. We Bengalis don't mix well socially with Chakmas because of our conservative outlook. But still I think tolerance for Pahari Burma border people in Bangladesh is higher than in India IMHO. WE should increase our tolerance level and let Chakmas, Marmas and Tenchangiyas (among others) integrate into the mainstream.
Actually Chakmas are the most advanced community in BD. Well ahead of Bengalees. They have Generals, ambassadors, doctors, engineers, civil servants, police officers and others.Being the largest tribal group and being concentrated in Rangamati,they usurp much of the quota and extra resources/benefits allotted to CHT.
Yes those people who integrated with mainstream are doing real good. But still there are some anti BD mentality among them. We do much of the efforts to keep them. But do they leave their hard liner stand.
Gov would like to establish University there, now how can anyone deny that. They are sucking all BD resources.
But dont allow some people to relocate there. In addition there is alwayas a concern of kidnapping there if you want to visit there. Tribal cities are good but remote areas are alarming.
Yes BD is doing great with these people. In time they will mix up more and will be more extrovert.
But as asad71 said NE Indian tribal states should join with BD. Thats questionable. Outsiders are not welcome in NE states.
As in Nagaland you will take permission to enter into that state. And as you know about the attacks on settlers there.
Its the proof of their mindset. They are hostile towards mainland Indians. How can you expect they can join with BD.
Indians can keep them. If any NE state becomes independent we should help them. They can take landlocked Nepal as a model.