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  2. Himba people - Wikipedia

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    It gives Himba people's skin and hair plaits a distinctive texture, style, and orange or red tinge, and is often perfumed with the aromatic resin of the omuzumba shrub. [1] Otjize is considered foremost a highly desirable aesthetic beauty cosmetic, symbolizing earth's rich red color and blood, the essence of life, and is consistent with the ...

  3. Tribal peoples of Chittagong Hill Tracts - Wikipedia

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    The tribal people of CHT lead an extremely interesting and attractive but simple life. [2] The tribal families are matriarchal and female is the head of a family. In their community the women are more hard-working than the male and basically they are the main productive force. The tribal people are extremely independent and self-confident.

  4. History of Bangladesh - Wikipedia

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    Its autonomous status was revoked by Pakistan, which built the controversial Kaptai Dam that displaced the area's indigenous people. When Bangladesh became independent, the government of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman adopted a Bengali nationalist constitution, which denied recognition of the country's ethnic minorities.

  5. A new study explains the origin of mysterious 'fairy circles ...

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    The Himba people of Namibia say fairy circles are the "footprints of the gods", made by their ancient ancestor Mukuru. Tour guides have since taken it upon themselves to make up even more exciting ...

  6. Timeline of Bangladeshi history - Wikipedia

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    Bangladesh is elected to a two-year term on the UN Security Council. 3 June: Zia-ur Rahman wins presidential election and secures his position for a five-year term. 1979: 18 February: The 1979 General Election takes place. Bangladesh Nationalist Party led by Zia scores a decisive victory. [21] 1981: 30 May: Assassination of Ziaur Rahman. 1982: ...

  7. Otjize - Wikipedia

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    Otjize is a mixture of butterfat and ochre pigment used by the Himba people of Namibia to protect themselves from the harsh desert climate. The paste is often perfumed with the aromatic resin of Commiphora multijuga (omuzumba). [1] [2] The Himba apply otjize to their skin and hair, which is long and plaited into intricate designs.

  8. Himba - Wikipedia

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    Himba, the dialect of Herero language spoken by the Himba people Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Himba .

  9. Chittagong Hill Tracts conflict - Wikipedia

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    The Chakmas being the majority represented all the people of Chittagong Hill Tracts, so naturally Chakmas dominated the Shanti Bahini. [27] G. M. Mushfiqur Rahman, a lieutenant in the Bangladesh Army posted in 1 Field Artillery Regiment of Bangladesh Army in Chittagong Hill Tracts. On 8 September 1989, he led a 17-member team of Bangladesh Army ...