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flag Bangladesh’s Manta people, denied aid during a fishing ban, protest lack of recognition and access to basic support.

flag The Manta people, a river-dwelling community in southern Bangladesh, are facing hardship during a 22-day fishing ban, excluded from government rice aid despite relying on fishing for survival. flag Living on boats in Barishal, Bhola, and Patuakhali, thousands lack official recognition, ID cards, or fisher registration, limiting access to healthcare, education, and aid. flag Protesters demand relief, while some resort to illegal fishing. flag Authorities are collecting data to identify affected families, with limited rice and lentils distributed in Barishal Sadar. flag The community’s marginalization highlights systemic exclusion of mobile, stateless populations from social safety nets.

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