বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ তৃতীয় পত্র
the massacre of an unarmed and defenseless people in Bangladesh. However, let me tell you that by resorting to the wholesale slaughter of the simple and God-fearing people of Bangladesh, the Junta of West Pakistan has, in fact, set in motin a chain of events that has made the independence of Bangladesh not only an inevitability within a matter of time, but would also slowly but surely lead to the break-up of what is known today as West Pakistan. The military clique headed by Yahya Khan is already aware that it cannot hold captive, as it is trying desperately with the use of massive military fire-power and sophisticated weapons, the entire population of Bangladesh much longer.
They stand thoroughly condemned today in the eyes of the civilized world; their economy which flourished on the exploitation of the riches of Bangladesh cannot sustain the mad and senseless war of extermination that they have waged on us; politically the provinces of West Pakistan are already raising their voice against the prospect of a continued military suppression and denial of civil liberties for years to come. The hand some foreign aid that they used exclusively to build the economy of West Pakistan and to maintain an ever-expanding military machine, is gradually coming to a trickle. The collapse of the military adventure in Bangladesh will also bring in its wake the crumbling of the economy of West Pakistan which is based on the 'military industry' ostensibly to fight India, but primarily to keep itself in power by suppressing the genuine aspirations of the people, and also to provide employment opportunities to its 'Martial Race'.
Commenting on the activities of Mukti Bahini the High Commissioner says that our death-defying Mukti Bahini are already playing havoc with the enemy. The War of Liberation is gaining momentum every day. Our guerillas are killing large number of West Pakistan soldiers-they are disrupting their line of communication by blowing up bridges, snapping rail and road communication and also sinking boats and ships which the West Pakistan are using to carry their arms, ammunition and troops. Our guerillas are also systematically wiping out the collaborators inside Bangladesh. The morale of the Pak Army has gone down with the colossal loss of their men and material and they are compelled to fall back at different points. The Mukti Bahini is in control of large areas of Bangladesh and already the troops belonging to the so called 'Martial Race' are panic-stricken and retreating.
Politically, we are today united as never before. Although the Awami League won absolute majority in the elections, it has now, in the larger interest of the country, joined hands with other equally dedicated political parties whose aim is also total independence for Bangladesh, in order to ensure the participation of all shades of people and opinion to carry the liberation struggle to victorious conclusion.
Thanking Mr. Paul and the Academy of Fine Arts for arranging the exhibition Mr. Ali said “A picture is worth a thousand words."
