Almost all of the regions that Indigenous People inhabit are among the most remote areas, with most communities living a very hard life; an overwhelming majority of Indigenous People live below the poverty line. Environmental degradation has made their lives even more difficult. They have become the victims of the negative impacts of modernization, as they lack the education and awareness to be able to harness and enjoy the positive benefits that Bangladesh’s economic growth has created. The Bangladesh Constitution states that all Bangladeshis are equal citizens, but fails to make any provision for those who see themselves as a citizen of Bangladesh and an Indigenous person. Consequently the Government does not always acknowledge certain exceptional problems faced by indigenous communities, and as a result, their socio-economic situation is worsening day by day.