পাতা:বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (দ্বিতীয় খণ্ড).pdf/৮০৯

782 বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ দ্বিতীয় খন্ড শিরোনাম সূত্র তারিখ আলোচনায় অগ্রগতি হচ্ছে বলে प्न, उन् ২৫মার্চ ১৯৭১ ভূট্টোর ঘোষণা WE ARE MAKING SOME PROGRESS Mr. Z.A. Bhutto's talk with newsmen on March 24, 1971 at Dacca The People's Party Chairman Mr. Z.A. Bhutto said here today he had always been sincere to East Bengal's cause and himself admitted that this province had been exploited. He said he had his national responsibilities also, "I am passionately devoted to one Pakistan". Talking to newsmen on return to the hotel after a brief talk at President's House today, Mr. Bhutto said progress was being made at the talks. He said discussions were continuing and "we are making some progress". An APP report said, replying to a question, Mr. Bhutto said a joint session of the Advisers of the President, Awami League and his party would have expedited the arrangement. But at the moment it was not possible, he said. Seeking the co-operation of the Press, the PPP Chief said the situation in East Pakistan was "tragic and unfortunate". The People's Party Chairman said some of his partymen had left Dacca this afternoon. Those who were not necessary in the Current talks had gone away, he said. Yesterday Mr. Bhutto told newsmen that he would stay here as long as it was necessary. Talking to PPI immediately before leaving his hotel for the President's House in the morning, the PPP Chief said that he had not yet decided as to when he was going to West Pakistan to meet other members of the PPC Central Committee. "I shall have to discuss things here," he added. Asked as to when he was expected to go, he replied, "I shall stay here as long as it is necessary". Mr. Bhutto held a night long session on Monday with his partymen examining the "terms" of the broad agreement and understanding reached between President Yahya Khan and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to end the present political crisis in the country.