পাতা:বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (চতুর্দশ খণ্ড).pdf/৫৫৬

524 বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ চতুর্দশ খন্ড Pakistan. After the political solution had been found, the plan said that arrangements should be made for the orderly return of the refugees and there should be an immediate and massive increase in world aid to the area. Although all members of the committee felt that the state of Pakistan, as it was, no longer existed, they postponed a decision on recognizing Bangladesh because they felt it might hinder the British government's efforts to bring about an end to the fighting. In spite of the condemnation of Pakistan, the resolution therefore means that the Labour party is going, for the moment, anyhow, to continue Supporting the government's policy. The British government are clearly doing their best to retain as much influence as they can with both India and Pakistan. According to diplomatic sources, Britain has definitely decided not to follow the American example by cutting off aid to India. The British government also appeal's determined not to be drawn into the trap of famine either side as the aggressor. At the United Nations Britain was one of the ten countries who abstained from voting on the General Assembly Resolution which called on both sides for an immediate cease-fire and withdrawal of troops. The British government felt throughout the discussions in the Security Council that there was no point in discussing resolutions which were bound to be opposed by those who were committed to either the Indian or the Pakistani position. The British Ambassador is reported to have done his best to persuade the members of the Security Council not to give up hope of finding a compromise. 8o ASIAN TOPICAL TALKS DESPATCH FROM AHMED NIZAMUDDIN IN DACCA 10th December 1971 Edited By Mark Tully (S) This is despatch from Nizamuddin Ahmed in Dacca. It was sent yesterday (Thursday) morning. Reports of scarcity, high prices, and the disappearance of essential commodities are reaching here from all over the province following blockades and the disruption of all means of communications. All postal services to and from Dacca have been suspended with exception of telecommunications in a few selected cities and district headquarters. In the city private car owners buses and public carriers, were refused petrol. However military, police and other government agencies' cars were on the road as these were being supplied with restricted quantity of petrol. Salt, kerosene oil, mustard oil and other daily necessities of East Pakistan have also disappeared from the open market. The Government has further reduced the weekly food ration of city dwellers by one fourth of the normal quote. Sugar and rice are being sold at higher fateS. Supplies of fish and meat in the city markets arc also inadequate. Shops and offices close by 14.00 hours local time. Banking service and industries are also affected seriously