Moscow-Dacca diplomatic tie within two weeks?
MOSCOW, Jan. 7.-The Kremlin will establish full diplomatic relations probably within two weeks, with Bangladesh Government, highly qualified Asian sources said today, reports UPI.
The Soviet step will be followed by all other socialist. European countries, the sources said.
Hindustan Standard 08.01.1972 USA praises Bhutto
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.—The U.S. State Department has termed the release of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman “an act of statesmanship,” reports Reuter.
A department spokesman said yesterday : “We are pleased to note President Bhutto’s decision unconditionally to release ‘Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. We welcome this act of statesmanship.”
Reference: Hindustan Standard 10.01.1972