High-powered Bangladeshi delegation visits India

June 8, 1972

BANGABANDHU ORDERS INQURIY INTO KILLING OF MCA

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today expresses his deep condolences to the bereaved family of Member of Constituent Assembly Abdul Gafur, who was abducted and killed on June 6, 1972. Abdul Gafur was an elected parliament member from Khulna. He actively participated in the Liberation War and played a great role in organising freedom fighters. The prime minster orders immediate inquiry into the ghastly incident. He assures that the government will provide all kinds of support to the family of the deceased MCA. 

TAJUDDIN VISITS INDIA

A 3-member high-powered Bangladeshi delegation under the leadership of Finance Minister Tajuddin Ahmad arrives in New Delhi today on a 3-day visit. They will discuss with their Indian counterparts about the full-fledged implementation of the friendship treaty between the two countries. The recently concluded trade treaty between Bangladesh and India will also be discussed in detail. They will also explore new avenues of cooperation between the two neighbours. The Bangladeshi delegation will call on Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi tomorrow.

$3 CRORE AID FROM DENMARK

Denmark will provide $3 crore for agricultural development of Bangladesh. The money will be spent to import fertiliser and pesticides and develop fisheries. A three-member Danish expert team is currently visiting Dhaka.

NEPALI DELEGATION VISITS BANGLADESH

A Nepali trade delegation under the leadership of President of Nepal Chamber of Commerce Sri Poshupati Giri is currently visiting Dhaka. In a press conference Giri says that a robust trade relation can be developed between the two neighbours. Nepal is interested in importing jute and jute products, leather products, clothes and newsprint from Bangladesh, informs Giri. Bangladesh can import rice, wood, stone, mustard oil from Nepal, he adds. 

SOURCES: June 9, 1972 issue of Purbodesh.