Ethnic people of Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban observed a day-long symbolic hunger strike at Rangamati Shilpakala Academy of the district town yesterday. It was organised by Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Adibashi Forum and CHT Nagarik Committee. Speakers on the occasion demanded that the government should empower the CHT Regional Council as per the CHT traditional and conventional laws. They also demanded implementation of CHT accord immediately for the greater interest of CHT people.