বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (তৃতীয় খণ্ড)/১৫১
(পৃ. ৩১৯-৩২১)
| শিরোনাম | সূত্র | তারিখ |
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| প্রবাসী বাংলাদেশীদের জন্য বাংলাদেশ সরকারের ঘটনাবলীর ব্যাখ্য (লিফলেট) |
বাংলাদেশ সরকার প্রচার দপ্তর |
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PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
FOR BANGLADESH CITIZENS AND FRIENDS ABROAD
BANGLADESH.
Gentlemen,
Bangladesh is at war. Since March 25th, 1971 our Liberation forces have been fighting an aggression by West Pakistani troops and resisting a very well trained and mechanized army. Their attempt is clear. They would like to continue with their colonial policy towards Bangladesh. In their last desperate attempt to deprive us from our right to live, they have adopted a policy of destruction, annihilation, and attrition. West Pakistani troops have burned down hundreds of villages, killed millions of people, and destroyed all our major industrial projects and vital installations. They have bombed and strafed indiscriminately. They have killed our mothers, raped our sisters, and driven out thousands of helpless people outside the country. Wherever they go, they kill young boys and children, loot houses, banks, jeweler shops, steal food grains and cattle and finally desert the places, leaving no human being alive.
The heroic people of Bangladesh have, however, accepted this challenge of war.
The people all over Bangladesh have joined the Liberation Army within 24 hours after they heard of the massacre at Dacca on 25th night.
There is no instance of this kind of genocide ever committed in human history. The detail of the atrocities need not be noted here as we are certain that you have been receiving the same through world press and radios and particularly through Indian Newspapers.
We all have to take part in this War. Every Bengali whether in England or America or Japan or even in Iceland, is a part of our Liberation force. And we expect that each one of us shall fight this War through the means available to him, wherever he is residing. World opinion is vitally important today for the survival of the most helpless and poor 78 million people. This war is as important outside Bangladesh as it is inside.
Gentlemen, while the brave sons of our soil are now engaged in the marshy battle fields of Bangladesh to defend their soil from the enemy aggression, our citizens abroad can contribute equally by organizing themselves into liberation front's, mobilizing public and world opinion, holding seminars and meetings, collecting funds sending reliefs and essential supplies. WHAT SHOULD BE DONE?
1. Form organizations in the nature of Liberation Front and if there is more than one such organization in one country, establish-contact with each other and form a co-ordinate federation type organization so that all correspondence and communications may be made through one particular body. Unless otherwise impracticable, follow the system mentioned above.
2. A bank account must be opened properly in the name and style of Bangladesh and should be operated by at least two persons. You should have a cable code for communication proposes and a permanent address to be mentioned in every correspondence.
3. The people of Bangladesh expect you to continue your struggle and lobby the world public opinion, particularly with the American and Canadian Press, radio and television. Your organization may sponsor a solidarity committee consisting of public representatives, journalists, lawyers, teachers and other important personalities and representatives from other national and international bodies, from different shades of opinion who would lead the movement on your behalf. You are to continue to get in touch with all the countries of the world including the members of the United Nations.
4. You ought to maintain day to day contacts with the USSR Embassy, the Indian High Commission and countries who are supporting our cause and also to follow up the developments.
5. Through your lobby you ought to follow up the notes of different countries in respect of Bangladesh.
6. Put pressure upon the Diplomats from Bangladesh to dissociate from Pakistan and wherever possible make them establishes the Bangladesh Mission.
7. You must move a petition in the International Court of Justice for taking effective measures to stop genocide and to set up a trail for punishing Yahiya Khan and his gangsters for committing crimes against humanity. You may also approach the International Commission of Jurists and follow up their condemnation already flashed through world press.
8. Please make maximum utilization of the UN Human Rights Charter and relevant forums for such purposes. Take advantage of Genocide Charter. Engage able, inspired and well reputed international jurists.
9. An UN observation team ought to come immediately for an on the-spot inspection of the actual position.
10. Diseases and famine is imminent. As most of the food storages have either been looted or bombed by the military junta, a great scarcity of food-grain is prevailing. Millions of people are already at starvation stage. Please contact International Red Cross and all other humanitarian organizations to send relief materials immediately.
11. All your lobbing must be handled by mature political hands with utmost sophistication and care. Remember that one faulty step may disrupt what we have already achieved in the international world. At the appropriate time, our emissary will be sent and he would get in touch with you for necessary liaison. Our cardinal principle is 'friendship to all and malice to none'. Solidarity and friendship with freedom-loving people all over the world. We seek for peaceful co-existence and strive for world peace.
12. Since you are already aware about the atrocities reported through the Indian Press, we need not make this heavier by adding more to what you have already learnt. Read the Indian Press for getting the details. Foreign Press may be told that since Pakistan Army bundled out all foreign journalists, the only source remains open is by way of crossing the border from Indian Territory. The news thus collected should be given due credence and importance and we invite the British Press to come and see the situation for themselves, as to the effectiveness and stability of the Government of Bangladesh, and particularly the unparallel morale and determination with which our people have been fighting with the foreign army.
13. West Pakistani troops are only in occupation of the towns and cantonment areas. The whole of the rest of Bangladesh is under the effective control of Bangladesh Government. The innocent and helpless people in the villages are completely relying upon this Government for their food, shelter and security. This a colossal task and it needs cooperation from every individual of Bangladesh whether he is inside or outside the country.
IMMEDIATE REQUIREMENTS:
(a) Medium-wave Broadcasting Transmitter to cover at least 300 miles.
(b) Sophisticated arms and ammunitions (for specification and channel of transportation contact the authorized representative, of Bangladesh Government in your country of residence. Do not plan till you are in contact with such a representative).
(c) Walki-talkies and wireless transmitters for communication purposes.
(d) Food grains.
(e) Salt.
(f) Matches and Kerosene.
(g) Clothing's (both civil and military).
(h) Medicines and medical units.
(i) Petrol, diesel, and fuel oils.
(j) Other essentials.
(k) Cash money (not to be sent till clear instructions are given).
(1) Tents and tarpaulins
(m) Boots and other outfits.
14. For correspondence and communication for the time being use the address of Bangladesh Mission, 9, Circus Avenue, Calcutta-17.
(For and on behalf of
Bangladesh Government)