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Bangabandhu today urges the people to dedicate themselves to the task of national reconstruction of the country subordinating

The president of Bangladesh summons the first session of the Constituent Assembly of Bangladesh to meet at 10:00am on April 10 at the Assembly Building in Tejgaon, Dhaka. This will be the first meeting of the members of the Constituent Assembly of the newborn state.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today spells out the non-aligned and positive neutral foreign policy of Bangladesh and says, “We are dedicated to seeking peace and to keeping ourselves out of big power politics and conflicts.” He adds, “We believe in peaceful co-existence and are eager to establish friendly relations with our neighbours.”

In a historic address to the nation broadcast and telecast today from his office, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declares his commitment towards establishing socialism in Bangladesh and presents his nationalisation scheme.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today at a meeting with Rayer Bazar Awami League members says,

Prime Minister Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declares today in Dhaka that the machinations of the foreign agents and so-called ultra-progressive and ultra-right elements would not be able to undo the hard-earned freedom of Bangladesh. Bangabandhu,

The next morning, Manjur Shah shot point-blank at Sergeant Zahurul Haque and his two inmates at the door of his cell in the jail. They were taken to the Combined Military Hospital.

The president of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh today promulgates “The Constituent Assembly of Bangladesh Order, 1972”.

Sharply rebuking Pakistan President ZA Bhutto for indulging in purposeless talk, Bangbandhu turns down the offer to sit and talk for a settlement.

The US Senate today unanimously approves a resolution calling for prompt US recognition of Bangladesh. The resolution, already approved by the Foreign Relations Committee, is adopted by the Senate by voice vote with no opposition heard.

Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev today affirms his country’s desire for good relations with all sides on the Indian subcontinent.

A historic 25-year treaty is signed between Bangladesh and India today. The treaty of friendship, cooperation and peace between the two countries is signed at Bangabhaban by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for Bangladesh and Indira Gandhi for India.

Prime Minister Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, their foreign minister and aides have the final round of talks for six hours when they go on a river cruise on River Sitalakhya.

The birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is observed today in the country in simple fashion.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is today conferred life membership by the Dhaka University Central Students Union (DUCSU). The honour is announced by the VP and general secretary of DUCSU on the occasion of the birthday of Bangabandhu.

The Indian Ambassador in Bangladesh Subimal Dutt calls on Bangabandhu at his official residence. It is reported that he has discussed with the PM matters relating to the forth coming visit of the Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman receives salute of the Awami League Volunteer Corps at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Maidan today.

A Japanese Parliamentary delegation headed by Takashi Hayakawa calls on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today at his official

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today expresses his confidence that the friendship and brotherly ties between Bangladesh and

Bangabandhu’s communications to the leading countries of the world to ensure the safe return of Bengalees from Pakistan have received positive response, informs Foreign Minister Abdus Samad Azad.