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249 বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিল : চতুর্থ খন্ড শিরোনাম সূত্র তারিখ প্রবাসী বাঙালীদের প্রতি আমেরিকাস্থ ইষ্ট বাংলাদেশ লীগ অব ৩ মে, পাকিস্তান লীগ সভাপতির বক্তব্য আমেরিকার দলিলপত্র ՏծԳՏ THE EAST PAKISTAN LEAGUE OF AMERICA, INC. 2667 Broadway, New York, N. Y. 10025. May 3, 1971 Dear Friend, As you already might be aware of the East Pakistan League of America, New York, had sent two representatives to Bangladesh to meet with the national leaders and also make a firsthand study of the situation. One of representatives, Mr. Mahbub Husain has just returned and has brought with him instructions from the Bangladesh Government Mr. Husain presented a detailed report to a General Meeting of the League held yesterday. Mr. Husain stated that the residence was now being organized on guerilla tactics and that by and large the countryside was under the control of the liberation Army. He further stated that the enemy army were using long-range heavy shelling and aerial bombardment and staffing. This led to large scale exodus of helpless Bengali refugees so much so that by the end of April, 1971 an estimated 2.5 million refugees had crossed over into India. The Bangladesh Government was taking all necessary steps for carrying out a guerilla warfare and throw out the enemy occupation forces. The Government has also set up a Central Secretariat with the help of all former Pakistan Civil Servants and other officials. A High Command consisting of Members of National and Provincial Assemblies, teachers and student leaders has been established under the leadership of Mr. Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury to co-ordinate the training and supply activities for the Mukti Fouz (Liberation Army). We are fully convinced of our ultimate victory and we offer our complete and unsticted cooperation with Bangladesh Government. We are enclosing a copy of the letter received from Bangladesh Foreign Minister, Khondker Mushtaque Ahmed dated April 22, 1971 for your information. The Foreign Minister has thanked the League for organizing the people of Bangladesh in America and has also authorized us to organise, mobilize and co-ordinate collection of funds and relief materials such as food and medicines. We would also like to take this opportunity to inform you that Bangladesh Government has authorized Mr. A. H. Mahmood Ali, former Pakistan Vice-Consul in New York, to establish Bangladesh Mission in New York. Mr. Ali is now busy setting up the. Mission. The Bangladesh Govt. has also requested for the services of experienced personnel in the fields of diplomacy, telecommunication, freedom fighting, press and broadcasting.