| শিরোনাম | সূত্র | তারিখ |
|---|---|---|
| প্রধানমন্ত্রীর ১৮-দফা নির্দেশাবলী | দি স্টেটসম্যান, নয়াদিল্লী | ১৪মে, ১৯৭১ |
Text of Mr. Tajuddin's 18-point directive on May 14, 1971.
Mr. Tajuddin Ahmed, Prime Minister of Bangladesh has issued 18-point directive outlining the tasks of the people in the liberation struggle.
He has said that the people should not listen to rumours nor should they have doubts about the “ultimate victory of the people”.
He says: “Let the people remember that in war marching forward and retreating are of equal importance. The retreat of the liberation army from one point should not give the people the impression that we have abandoned our war against the Pakistan occupation forces.”
In the struggle, people are not divided on the basis of parties, religion or classes. “We are united as Bengalis, and our enemies look at us that way. When they burn villages, shoot people or destroy towns, they attack us as Bengalis, not caring for our religion or politics.”
“No Bengali employee should co-operate with the enemy; employees of all ranks should act according to the directive of the Bangladesh Government. In areas occupied by the enemy, they should work under the guidance of the popular representative and use their discretion as circumstances demand.”
At Their Posts
Mr. Ahmad says: “Employees of Government and semi-Government organizations who have taken shelter elsewhere will be considered holding their posts and are expected to help the Bangladesh Government and the Mukti Fauj according to their capacity.”
Officers and men of the military and Para-military organizations, whether they are in service or retired, should immediately report for duty at the nearest liberation army unit and “should in no circumstances” allow themselves to be exploited by the enemy “nor should they co-operate with the enemy.”
The directive says “only the Bangladesh Government and none else has the right to collect taxes, revenues, and duties. It should be remembered that a Paisa collected by the enemy will be used to kill you and your children. So anybody who will pay taxes to the enemy or help them in the matter be considered by the Bangladesh Government as an enemy of the nation and will be punished accordingly.”
