The Chittagong Hill Tracts are a three-district region in southeast Bangladesh, in an area that is extremely remote and inaccessible due to its high and rocky terrain. Bandarban, Rangamati, and Khagrachari are the three Hill Districts that make up the CHT region, and they are home to 13 ethnic/Indigenous communities. Each of these communities has its own culture, customs, beliefs, and sense of self.

The CHT’s Indigenous people suffer numerous economical, health, and educational issues. There is no access to roads, transit, or cellphone networks in some isolated places. Furthermore, the literacy rate is quite low, with the majority of individuals being illiterate.

The community’s livelihood is greatly reliant on the seasons. In Bangladesh, there are six seasons in all, three of which present unique challenges to the society Slash-and-burn agriculture provides a living for the majority of the population, but due to soil and climate change, it is becoming increasingly unprofitable.. It is exceedingly chilly throughout the winter season, and many struggle to keep warm due to a lack of suitable gear. The lack of water sources becomes a problem in the summer or throughout the dry season. Finally, during the rainy season, many places become flooded, resulting in muddy roads and landslides. It’s also difficult to locate work that pays a living wage during this time of year, and the contaminated water raises the risk of water-borne infections.