There are an estimated 476 million Indigenous Peoples in the world living across 90 countries. They make up less than 6 per cent of the world’s population, but account for at least 15 per cent of the poorest. They speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures.

In order to raise awareness of the needs of these population groups, every 9 August commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, chosen in recognition of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations held in Geneva in 1982.

On the other hand, there are more than 50 Indigenous Peoples living in Bangladesh. Likewise, the indigenous peoples around the world, the Indigenous Peoples in Bangladesh is also going to observe the day through various initiatives and programs in different parts of the country.

This year the theme of the international day of the world’s indigenous peoples 2025 is Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures.

With the initiative of Bangladesh Indigenous Peoples Forum and the international indigenous day celebration committee 2025, the day will be observed in Rangamati, Khagrachari, Bandarban, Dhaka, Rangpur, Gaibandha, Noagaon, Moulvibazar, Tangail Chittagong and in different indigenous inhabited upazilas and districts in Bangladesh. 

6 August 2025

The Bangladesh Indigenous Peoples Forum will organize a Friendly Football Match at Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University.

8 August 2025

Bangladesh Garo Students Union will organize  a candle light event at Shaheed Chattar, Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University.

Indigenous Artist Unity will organize a day-long program Indigenous Film screening, Photo Exhibition and Discussion Session at Sanskriti Bikash Khendra, Paribag, Dhaka.

9 August 2025

The Bangladesh Indigenous Peoples Forum will organise a daylong discussion meeting. cultural program and Grand rally at Central Shaheed Minar, Dhaka University, Dhaka.

The international indigenous day celebration committee 2025 will organise a Mass Gathering  and rally at Rangamati.

The Bangladesh Indigenous Peoples Forum, Moulvibazar Branch will organize a Discussion meeting, Rally and Cultural programme at Shilpakala Academy, Moulvibazar.

The Bangladesh Indigenous Peoples Forum, Chittagong Branch will organize a Discussion meeting, Rally and Cultural programme at Buddhamandir Chattar, NandanKanan, Chittagong.

The international indigenous day celebration committee 2025 will organise a rally, massgathering and cultural event at Khagrachari Sadar.

The international indigenous day celebration committee 2025, Bandarban will organise a rally, cultural program and discussion meeting at Bohmong Raja Field, Bandarban Sadar, Bandarban

Jatiya Adivasi Parishad will organise rallies and Mass Gathering at different districts of Rangpur and Rajshahi division.

Jayenshahi Adivasi Unnayon Parishad(JAUP) will organize a Discussion meeting and Cultural program at Madhupur, Tangail.

10 August 2025

ALRD, BIPF, Kapaeeng Foundation, Jatiya Adivasi Parishad, TIB, MSF, Caritas and Others Organization will organize a Discussion meeting at CIRDAP, Topkhana Road, Dhaka.

11 August 2025

Bangladesh Indigenous Women Network (BIWN) and Manusher Jonno Foundation will organize  a discussion meeting and cultural program, 3pm at Liberation War Museum Auditorium, Agargaon, Dhaka.

12 August 2025

Jatiya Adivasi Parishad, Shahebganj-Bagda Farm Bhumi Uddhar Sangram Committee  will organize a protest rally at Shahebganj-Bagdafarm, Gobindaganj, Gaibandha district.

14 August 2025

Jatiya Adivasi Parishad  will organise a rally and discussion meeting at Parimohan Sadharon Gronthagar, Noagaon Sadar, Naogaon district.