178 বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ তৃতীয় পত্র 8. Ministry of Home.: This has now been organised under a full-fledged Secretary. Until recently the Inspector-General of police was doing the main work of this department. Collection of information and its dissemination to various agencies involved is an important function of the Home Ministry. The Minister-in-charge of Home is also responsible for the Zonal Administrative Councils. His Ministry performs the following functions, among others: (a) Administrative set-up in the liberated areas; (b) Issue of Travel documents; and (c) Enquiries. 9. Relief & Rehabilitation Department: This is organised under a Relief Commissioner who works directly under the Minister for Home and Relief. This department runs an office at princep Street. It scrutinises various applications received for relief and helps Bangladesh citizens in special cases. They are also organising Zonal Relief offices within the framework of the Zonal Administrative Councils. This Ministry has organised relief Bangladesh Teachers. A scheme for CampSchools utilising the services of the Bangladesh teachers for the benefit of evacuee camps children has also been drawn up and party implemented with the help of the Bangladesh Teachers. Association of which Mr. Kamaruzzaman, MNA is the Executive President. 10. Parliamentary Affairs Division: This is looked after by the Minister for Foreign Affairs himself. At the moment it is responsible for taking care of the problems of the elected representatives of Bangladesh. 11. Agriculture Department: This is yet to be organised. Only a Secretary has been appointed who is now preparing a blue-print for agricultural development in free Bangladesh. 12. Engineering Department: A Chief Engineer has been appointed. Under him Zonal Engineers are also being posted to cater to the needs of the Sector Commanders. They will also be responsible for taking care of the engineering problems in the liberated areas. (i) PLANNING COMMISSION: Government have recently organised the former Planning Cell into a full fledged Planning Commission. Dr. Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury has been appointed as the Chairman of the Commission with the following as Members: (a) Dr. Sarwar Murshed; (b) Dr. Musharraf Hossain;
