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First year of Bangladesh Bangabandhu’s nation-building challenges US recognises Bangladesh

Bangabandhu along with Syed Nazrul Islam visits tornado-hit areas in Mymensingh (April 4, 1972).

APRIL 4, 1972

Shamsuddoza Sajen

US ACCORDS RECOGNITION

The United States of America today accords recognition to Bangladesh as a sovereign and independent state. The US is the 57th country and the fourth of the five big powers to recognise Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abdus Samad Azad welcomes the US recognition as a victory of the freedom loving people of America. The foreign minister hopes that the US recognition will contribute to the maintenance of peace in the region.

BANGABANDHU WARNS RACKETEERS

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman warns dishonest traders against malpractices. He says that he will cancel the licenses issued to distributors and wholesalers of essential commodities if the prices do not come down within seven days.

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