৯২৫ বাংরাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ দ্বাদশ খন্ড Letter from Syed Nazrul Islam, Acting President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to the President of the Republic of India dated 24.4.7. Syed Nazrul Islam, Acting President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Mujibanagar April 24, 1971. To The President of the Republic of India. New Delhi. Excellency, Upon the proclamation of the sovereign independent People's Republic of Bangladesh on March 26, 1971 a Government with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at its head has been established. A copy of the proclamation of independence, Laws continuance Enforcement Order and a list of Cabinet members are enclosed and marked with letters 'A', 'B',& C', respectively for favour of your perusal. The Government of Bangladesh is exercising full sovereignty and lawful authority within the territories known as East Pakistan prior to March 26, 1971 and has taken all appropriate measures to conduct the business of State in accordance with custom, usage and recognized principles of international Law. In view of the friendly relations that traditionally exist between the fraternal people of Bangladesh and that of India, I request your Excellency's Government to accord immediate recognition to the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The Government of Bangladesh will be pleased to establish normal diplomatic relations and exchange envoys with a view to further strengthening the ties of friendship between our two countries. Please accept, Excellency, the assurance of our highest consideration. Sd/- (Syed Nazrul Islam) Acting President. (Seal of the Bangladesh Government) Sd/-(Khandakar Moshtaque Ahmed) Foreign Minister.
