Hakkonchandra village was located to the east of the Kaptai Dam in the Rangamati district of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT).
The family in Hakkonchandra village belonged to Boro Hambe clan.
The son from the Boro Hambe clan was an ivory craftsman, recognized and appreciated as one of the first craftsmen among the Jumma population in the CHT.
The story is about the grandmother of the narrator, who is the niece of the ivory craftsman.
During her early years, the grandmother's family was relatively affluent and well-respected in their neighbourhood.
The northern parts of CHT were permanently submerged due to the construction of the Kaptai Dam. This led to the loss of possessions and displacement of many families.
The Chakma. Hajong, Marma and adi-Bangali populations were affected by the submersion caused by the Kaptai Dam. These communities lost their possessions and ancestral lands.
After the displacement, the grandmother's husband had to leave his public service job to live like a refugee.
After displacement, the grandmother's only possessions were memories of better limes and the determination to survive.
During resettlement, the family endured countless sleepless nights while moving from one location to another in reserved forests.
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The text is about a woman whose (a) family was impacted by the Kaptai Dam in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Originally from an affluent family, her life changed when the dam submerged northern parts of Chittagong Hill Tracts permanently, displacing (b) not only the Chakma people but also Hajong, Marma, and Bengali residents. Her family, once respected and secure, became (c) refugees . moving constantly in search of a new (d) home . Despite their struggles and uncertain future, they held onto memories of better times, but (e) happiness remained out of reach.
appreciate = disregard
affluent = wealthy
submerge = engulf
permanently = never
determination = hesitation
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