পাতা:বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (চতুর্থ খণ্ড).pdf/৪৩৮

408 বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিল : চতুর্থ খন্ড শিরোনাম সূত্র তারিখ আমরা গোষ্ঠীর ভূমিকার উপর “আমরা’ ২২ নভেম্বর, ১৯৭১ লিখিত প্রতিবেদন SECRET 'A MORA" DJAKARTA November 22, 1971 APPRECIATION OF BANGLADESH MOVEMENT IN INDONESIA As the largest moslem state, Pakistan enjoyed a prestige in Indonesia. It also enjoyed a reputation for its rapid economic development (in West Pakistan) during the last decade. The affairs of Pakistan have always interested Indonesian people. The downfall of Ayub Khan, the assumption of power by Yahya Khan, the general election of 1970, the spectacular victory of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Awami League and the happenings thereafter have been observed quite closely by the people of the different walks of life. The military rulers of Indonesia have been anxious to see that the military regime in Pakistan survived and continued to rule over a united Pakistan. The Moslem leaders with few exceptions have wanted that the integrity of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was maintained, while wishing that the present problem was solved amicably. Some Sumatran leaders who feel somewhat deprived and frustrated as their island gives more to than receiving from the Republic, appear to have a tacit support for the independence movement of the Bengalis. Intellectuals, politicians and press are in favor of restoration of democracy in Pakistan and transfer of power to the elected representatives of the people. The press, the Radio and the T. V. have been giving wide publicity about the tragedy in Bangladesh. As a result, Indonesian peoplewhether they arc intellectuals, politicians, officials, businessman or rickshaw pullers, domestic servants or just men in the street have come to know of the atrocity and brutality committed by Pakistan Army in East Pakistan and of the repressive policy being pursued by the military regime. The Inedonesians now look down upon the Pakistanis in general, hate the West Pakistanis and pity the East Pakistanis. 2. The Indonesian press has played a great role in projecting Bangladesh in Indonesia. Pakistan was featuring quite prominently in the press since November, 1970 when the cruel cyclone hit East Pakistan. The election, the victory of Awami League, the postponement of Assembly session, the non-cooperation movement, the treacherous talks, the army action, and atrocity, the proclamation of independence etc. got good coverage. The Radio and the TV also gave similar publicity. Most of the papers have written favorable editorials. They have question the wisdom of army action, criticized repression and showed sympathy for the people of Bangladesh. News, articles, letters, editorial comments on Bangladesh situation have been appearing quite regularly. Though