In the urban areas the disparity is even greater. (Calorie intake in U. K. is 3,250)
These facts and figures, backed by current available statistics, prove that East Pakistan is economically viable. The necessary resources vital for the development of a country are present, thought undeveloped. Given substantial foreign aid, and opportunities to develop its natural resources there is no reason why Bangladesh not be self-sufficient in course of time. World powers must realize that since Bangladesh is fully capable of attaining economic stability, the right of self-determination, vital to here very existence can no longer be denied.
Above all, the injustice meted out to her, the social and economic neglect that was here share over the past two decades, justifies in all fairness that she be given the right to govern herself.
All these statistics have been taken from official and other reliable sources which include National planning Commission, 20 Years of Pakistan, Central Bureau of Education, Department of Investment promotion, Central Board of Revenue. Central Statistical Office, Pakistan Year Book, 1970, Marine Fisherics Department, Pakistan Economic Survey, Government of Pakistan Budgets, Keesing's Contemporary Archives, Financial Times, The Economist, Department Prospects of Pakistan (by a Norwegian Economist).
Published on behalf of the Bangladesh Relief Committee, II. Goring street. London.
E. C. 3 Phone 01-283-3622/3 by R. Alam (Press and publicity Unit). On behalf of the Central Action Committee for the People's public of Bangladesh in U. K.
