Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma

Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma (known as Shantu Larma) is a Bangladeshi Chakma politician and one of the main leaders of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS).[1] He also headed the Shanti Bahini militia until it was disarmed in 1997.[2] He is the brother of late Chakma parliamentarian and PCJSS founder Manabendra Narayan Larma.

Shantu Larma
সন্তু লারমা
President of PCJSS
Preceded byManabendra Narayan Larma
Personal details
Born (1944-02-15) 15 February 1944
Rangamati, British India
Nationality Bangladesh
Political partyParbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti
Parents
  • Chitakishor Chakma (father)
  • Subhasini Dewan (mother)
RelativesManabendra Narayan Larma (brother)
ResidenceChittagong Hill Tracts
Alma mater
OccupationBusinessman, politician

References
  1. (27 January 2010). Bangladeshi tribal leader escapes gun attack, BBC News. Retrieved 1 November 2010
  2. (2 December 2009) Bangladesh celebrates 12th anniversary of peace deal for hills, The Indian Express. Retrieved 1 November 2010


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