Abstract:
This article focuses on the Garo ethnic group, which is among the most neglected indigenous
people in Bangladesh. The study aims to understand their livelihood pattern from the past to the
present and to identify the factors that have led to changes in their livelihood. The research was
carried out among the Garo community residing in the Madhupur pazila located in the Tangail
district of Bangladesh. The study used both historical and exploratory data, with historical data
being obtained from secondary sources such as books, journals, reports, and census data. The study
used qualitative research methods and selected 13 Garo people through purposive sampling. The
study found that Garo's traditional way of life is under threat, and they are adopting a completely
new way of life due to various internal and external factors such as Christianity, NGOs,
globalization, and social development. As a result, their traditional culture, including language,
food habits, dress patterns, and religion, is under threat. The study also revealed that the Garo
people face various problems such as health, sanitation, communication, electricity, and security.
They need better transportation systems, more educational facilities, easy communication and
government and non-governmental assistance in terms of material and financial support. |
