allegation was not only baseless but it also ignored the Sub-Commission's decision of 31 August 1989 thanking the Government of Bangladesh and expressing its satisfaction in respect of the treatment of its tribal populations. Some members of the Sub-Commission had considered the present legislative and administrative measures introduced by her Government for the welfare of the tribal people to be a "model" for other countries. Therefore, when the tribal people of the Chittagong Hill Tracts were enjoying self-government with wide powers, such an unfortunate reference, amounting to E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.8 page 10 an allegation, neither lent any credit to the non-governmental organization concerned nor helped the work of the Sub-Commission. She hoped that members of the Sub-Commission would not be misled in any way on that issue. 43. Mr. PHARAON (Observer for the Syrian Arab Republic), referring to a statement made by the representative of the World Union for Progressive Judaism at the previous meeting, said that his country had supported the General Assembly resolution assimilating zionism to racism and was aware of the great difference between Judaism and zionism. Judaism was a religion which had been respected in Arab countries for hundreds of years. Jews had not been persecuted because they were Jews in Arab countries, as had happened in Europe. Zionism, on the other hand, was a racist movement similar to what was found in South Africa. Zionism exploited Judaism to promote its expansionist policies, but many followers of Judaism condemned zionism because they considered it contrary to their religion. 44. He wished to thank Mr. Alfonso Martinez for the example he had given of racist practices pursued in the Israeli-occupied territories, and Mr. Eide for his concluding remarks on racism. Tbe meetin& rose at 6 p.m. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a discussion from a United Nations meeting, likely the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities. The topic of discussion revolves around allegations of human rights violations in Bangladesh, specifically regarding the treatment of tribal populations in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Additionally, there is a mention of Zionism and racism, which suggests that the category might be related to human rights or international relations.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights