China vetoes

August 25, 1972

CHINA VETOES BANGLADESH'S UN APPLICATION

China today vetoes Bangladesh's application for UN membership. An Indian-Soviet resolution recommending the admission of Bangladesh to the United Nations is rejected by China's first Security Council veto. The Security Council will meet tomorrow to resume consideration of the application of Bangladesh for UN membership.

BANGABANDHU STILL FEELS WEAK

Prime Minister Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who is now convalescing in Geneva following a gallbladder operation in London Clinic on July 31, is still experiencing some weakness. According to a health bulletin issued by the prime minister's personal physician, "It is desirable to prolong his stay in Geneva.

"Bangabandhu is, however, extremely anxious to return to Bangladesh. He has agreed to go somewhere in Bangladesh for convalescence for a week or two," the bulletin added.

BHUTTO STRESSES NEED FOR MEETING WITH BANGABANDHU

Pakistan President ZA Bhutto today says that all outstanding problems between Pakistan and Bangladesh could be solved if Bangabandhu realises the necessity of a meeting with him. The Pakistan president, in a TV interview, regrets the negative attitude adopted by Bangabandhu and says it would not contribute towards progress.

In a separate announcement, Bhutto yesterday shared that the Pakistan government was trying to retain links between Pakistan and the Dhaka administration.

BHASHANI SUGGESTS FORMATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, President of NAP (Bhashani) today suggests formation of an all-party national government in the country with a view to solve the unprecedented food crisis and check large-scale corruption which, according to him, has pushed the country to the present situation. He urges the government to immediately form an all-party committee comprising students, teachers, journalists and representatives from all parties and from all walks of life. If the government fails to form the committee, he announces, he would himself convene a national conference for that purpose. 

SOURCES: August 26, 1972 issues of Bangladesh Observer, Dainik Bangla and Dainik Ittefaq.