He said the work of the emissaries sent by his Government abroad was bearing fruit in creating favorable lobbies in these areas and in organizing public opinion in favor of Bangladesh.
Asked about the present functioning of his Government, Mr. Tajuddin said it never lost contact with the vast rural arcas of Bangladesh and “we are in contact with cities and towns in occupied areas through our local leadership cadres. We have set up an administrative machinery for the areas within our control as well as a centralized command for all operations aimed at driving the enemy out.
Questioned about the reported activities of the Leftist forces in Bangladesh, Mr. Ahmed said that as Bangladesh was concerned “we do not know of any problem of Leftist forces. Only the other day a nationwide election was held and the people of Bangladesh rose as one man in support of their demands. And also all people. irrespective of their political opinions, and all patriotic elements are rallying together to give their unstinted support for the cause of the independence of Bangladesh.
He added: “Maulana Bhashani of the National Awami Party and other patriotic leaders and elements have already held out their unqualified support to the struggling people and the Bangladesh Government and demanded its recognition by other countrics.”
