War crimes trial will begin in September

June 15, 1972

DETAILED ACTION PLAN FOR WAR CRIMES TRIAL

Home Minister Abdul Mannan today declares that trial of war criminals will begin in September, 1972. The government has a detailed action plan for executing the trial process, he adds. He further says that the government is filing cases after conducting rigorous investigation of each case. The minister denounces the news of bringing 150 prisoners of war (POWs) from India for trial as baseless. 

POET GOBINDA HALDER CALLS ON BANGABANDHU

Lyricist and poet Gobinda Halder calls on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today at his official residence. The lyricist wrote a number of famous songs, including 'Mora Ekti Phulke Bachabo Bole Juddho Kori', 'Ek Sagor Rokter Binimoye Banglar Swadhinata Anlo Jara', 'Purbo Digonte Surjo Uthechhe, Rokto Lal' and 'Padma Meghna Jamuna Tomar Amar Thikana' during the Bangladesh's Liberation War. His songs inspired millions of Bangalees during the war.

STRONG TIES WITH NEPAL

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abdus Samad Azad today calls on Nepalese King Birendra at his palace. In the 40-minute meeting they discuss various bilateral issues including trade, cultural exchange and resumption of civil aviation services. The King also assures Nepal's support for Bangladesh's candidacy in the UN.

GENERAL NIAZI'S CONFESSION

It is reported in Indian newspaper Vikrant that General Niazi has confessed about the atrocities perpetrated by the Pakistan army during the Liberation War in his book written during his confinement in India as a prison of war. He accuses General Yahya Khan of the bloodshed in former East Pakistan. He also provides gory details of mass murder and brutality orchestrated by General Tikka Khan. Niazi reveals in his book that General Yahya insisted repeatedly that China send troops to the Western Front but China declined that request in fear of possible intervention by the Soviet Union in favour of India.

SOURCES: June 16, 1972 issue of Purbodesh.