have made it rather imperative to say good-bye to the colonial masters who are there only as an accident of history. So we revolted. The octopus of imperialistic rule has been hit by the Bengalees with such a tremendous force that the ferocious animal is now groaning in torments and agony before the last breath.
As has been bluntly stated by the Home Minister of Bangladesh Government, Mr. A. H. M. Kamruzzaman, the issue of recognition will be an “acid test for our real friends.” Recognizing our Government would mean accepting the inevitable. Bangladesh is undoubtedly a reality and it has come to stay. Those who believe in the right to self determination of a nation having its own geographical territory, history, culture and traditions should have no other option but to take cognizance of the fact of history in respect of the Bengali Nation. No nation believing in the end of colonial rule and having regard for freedom urge of a nation could ignore the call of Bangladesh Government for recognition. We hope the love for humanity and respect for human dignity and honor would be the compelling force to inspire our friends to recognize the Government that function from Mujibnagar in the name of the seven and a half crore people of Bangladesh.
