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Leaders of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord Implementation Movement have voiced significant concern following the recent resignation of Dipen Dewan from his post as CHT affairs minister. The joint coordinators and rights activists, Zakir Hossain and Professor Dr Khairul Islam Chowdhury, stated that Dewan's departure has fueled widespread discussion and speculation regarding its underlying reasons. They highlighted that this event has once again underscored the persistent uncertainty surrounding the CHT Affairs Ministry and the progress of the CHT Peace Accord's implementation. Despite the government completing its initial 100 days in office, the activists noted a lack of a clear roadmap or visible progress on the accord. This has left residents of the hill tracts uncertain about the prospects for lasting peace. Dipen Dewan resigned on June 1, citing health issues, and his resignation was promptly accepted. The activists are calling for the urgent reconstitution of the Accord Implementation and Monitoring Committee and the reactivation of the Hill Tracts Land Dispute Resolution Commission. They also reiterated their demand for the removal of State Minister for CHT Affairs Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, whose role they believe is inconsistent with the accord's spirit. The statement urged the government to announce a time-bound implementation plan and initiate meaningful dialogue with the Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council and the Parbatya Chattogram Jana Sanghati Samity, a signatory to the accord. The activists emphasized that the CHT issue is a critical national political matter tied to Bangladesh's democracy and its multi-ethnic identity, advocating for an all-party dialogue to build national consensus. They expressed hope that the government will demonstrate tangible progress through political initiatives and dialogue.

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This resignation has once again brought to the fore the existing uncertainty surrounding the CHT Affairs Ministry and the implementation of the CHT Peace Accord.