Poets and litterateurs will be at forefront of society
June 9, 1972
BANGABANDHU ORDERS INQUIRY INTO KILLING OF HUMAYUN KABIR
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today orders an immediate inquiry into the killing of Dhaka University Professor Humayun Kabir. Lekhak Shibir brings out a procession protesting the killing of the poet and calls on the prime minister at Gonobhaban. Addressing the gathering of poets, litterateurs and students the prime minister expresses his deep condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased poet. He also assures the poet's family of all kinds of support from the government. Bangabandhu further says that his government will do everything to improve the situation of the poets and litterateurs of the country and bring them to the forefront of society.
TAJUDDIN CALLS ON INDIRA
Bangladesh Finance Minister Tajuddin Ahmad today calls on Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at her office in New Delhi. It is reported that the two leaders discuss various political and economic issues in the hourlong meeting.
Earlier, members of the planning commissions of the two countries held a detailed discussion to formulate short-term and long-term economic cooperation programmes based on the bilateral treaty signed by Bangabandhu and Indira Gandhi.
STRONG TIES WITH MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abdus Samad Azad today holds a press briefing session on his recent visit to Malaysia and Singapore. He informs that both countries are eager to help Bangladesh develop its economic infrastructure. The issue of Bangalees stranded in Pakistan was brought before the prime minister of Malaysia and he assured all sorts of cooperation from his good office to resolve it as soon as possible, adds Abdus Samad Azad. He further says that Bangladesh is located at an important strategic location to work as a bridge between South Asian and South-East Asian countries.
SOURCES: June 10, 1972 issue of Purbodesh.
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