This document summarizes a thesis titled "Untouchable: In the Context of Bangladesh". The thesis aims to discuss the condition of Hindu low-caste people in Bangladesh during the 19th-20th centuries, challenge the mentality that dominates low-caste people, and examine the current situation of Bangladeshi untouchables. The research methodology includes secondary qualitative research using sources like journals, publications, documentaries, newspapers, and informal interviews with Dalit people. Key findings presented include issues faced by Dalits like human rights violations, poverty, lack of employment and education opportunities, health and sanitation problems, and identity crises. Recommendations are provided to ensure Dalits' rights to security, political participation,

1. Welcome
Nawrin Akhtar
Notre Dame University Bangladesh

2. Thesis Tittle
Untouchable : In the Context of
Bangladesh

3. Untouchable !!!!

4. Aims of the research.
To discuss the condition of Hindu low-class people during the 19th and 20th
century.
 To change the mentality of upper-class people who dominate low-caste
people studied or unstudied.
 To discuss the present situation of Bangladeshi untouchable people.
To solve this discrimination problem give some probable solutions.

5. Research Method
Methodology
of this research
Secondary
Research
Qualitative
Approach
Inductive
Approach
Secondary Data
Journal article
Publications
Documentary
Newspaper
Informal
Interview
Dalit people

6. Presentation &Analyze Data
Income Structure of the Dalit Respondents

7. Education level of Dalits
“do you think it will be too much trouble for you to give me a lesson a day?” “I
shall pay you an Anna per lesson”. ( Untouchable)

8. ResultDalit Human Right
Poverty and Employment
Health and Sanitation
Identity Crisis
No liberty , freedom
Economic and social Conditions
Lack of Education
Dalit Women Condition
Household Size of the Dalit Respondents

9. Name of organizations Area of intervention
Bangladesh Dalit and Excluded Right Movement (BDERM) Dalit human rights, advocacy, campaign, network
Research Initiative Bangladesh (RIB) Dalit Rights
Parittran Dalit human rights, Climate change, advocacy,
campaign, education, health
Construction of Building for Dalits 13 ten-storied buildings would be constructed to
accommodate the flats having an area of 472 sq. ft each.
Quota for Education Dhaka University introduces one per cent Dalit quota for

10. Recommendation
 The right to physical security and life and the right to be free from violence.
 The right to equal political participation and education.
 The right to fair access to justice.
 The right to own land.
 The right to freedom of religion and marriage on free will
 The right to cultural identity.
 The right to equal opportunity and free choice of employment.
 The right to equal, just and favorable conditions of work.
 The right to be free from cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment.
 The right to health. food, water, sanitation, clothing and housing.

11. Thank You