Last November 30, the Barisal district committee of Bangladesh Krishok Federation (BFK) and Bangladesh Kishani Sabha (BKS), both members of the Asian Peasant Coalition (APC) successfully organized a hunger strike calling for the distribution of Khas land to the landless peasants. The people protested in front of the Barisal District Commissioner¢s Office. Hundreds of landless farmers participated in the event.
Their demands were:
*** Distribution of Khas land of Rasulpur Char to the landless peasants who have been residing in the area permanently
*** Eviction of big landlords who take advantage of public lands
*** Withdrawal of all fake cases filed by big landowners against the landless leaders including BFK Barisal district convenor, Harun Bhandari.
Pathal Lal Golder (Phone: 0088-02-9559980; Mobile: 0088-01716056847
E-mail: pathaklal@yahoo.com, Pathaklal@gmail.com)