UN Chief praises Bangabandhu’s 7 June speech
June 11, 1972
UNROD CHIEF CALLS ON BANGABANDHU
Victor Umbricht, chief of United Nations Relief Operations in Dacca (UNROD), calls on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today at his official residence. He hands over a letter from the UN Secretary General to the prime minister. The UN Chief Kurt Waldheim compliments Bangabandhu on his 7 June speech.
Later, Umbricht informs journalists that the UN chief's call for increased assistance to Bangladesh meets good response from donor countries. UNROD will operate two more planes to enhance the food distribution programme, adds the UNROD chief. The UN will also establish six food warehouses across the country.
BANGABANDHU'S DIRECTIVE TO GOVT OFFICIALS
Bangabandhu today issues several directives to government officials to improve government services and make the government machinery more efficient and pro-people. According to these directives, assessment of a government file must be completed within six working days. Senior officials of the government will hold weekly meeting on a regular basis to expedite decision making process. The prime minister also asks government offices to issue acknowledgement receipt to all requests from common people.
INDO-BANGLA HIG-LEVEL MEETING CONCLUDES
On the last day of the three-day visit, Bangladeshi delegation under the leadership of Finance Minister Tajduddin Ahmad holds a meeting with Indian Finance Minister YB Chavan today. They agree to work together to strengthen trade and industrial cooperation. A joint working group will be established in this regard. India expresses its interest to import newsprint and fertiliser from Bangladesh. Bangladesh wants to import limestone from Meghalaya for increasing cement production in the country.
BANGLADESH WILL EXPORT JUTE TO CHINA
Bangladesh has accepted the proposal of exporting jute to China. China will pay 50 percent more than the international market price. The proposal was given during Bangladesh foreign minister's recent visit to Myanmar. The government sources say that the decision is motivated by trade interest alone; it does not entail any political involvement.
SOURCES: June 12, 1972 issue of Purbodesh.
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