Ever since its formation, the hill tracts have witnessed a sudden rise in the number of deaths of party members. And with JSS MN Larma's help, for the first time in history, the Awami League won all three constituencies in the hill tracts. Mikel further claimed that the ruling party's alliance with other regional political factions did not win them any support from the indigenous community. Mitan Chakma, publication secretary of UPDF (Democratic), said they broke from UPDF because they could not support UPDF's recent activities. "We reached a consensus, as everyone wants peace to prevail in the hill tracts region, so everyone can move freely," he said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 31, 2019 19:30 UTC