Secret Documents of Intelligence Branch on Father of the Nation, Bangladesh - Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: 1967 9780367471262, 9781003033639, 9780367471477, 0367471264

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Secret Documents of Intelligence Branch on Father of The Nation, Bangladesh: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 1948-1971 Declassified Documents Volume XII (1967)

Secret Documents of Intelligence Branch on Father of The Nation, Bangladesh: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 1948-1971 Declassified Documents Volume XII

(1967)

Edited by

Sheikh Hasina M.P. Hon’ble Prime Minister Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Hakkani Publishers

Cover image: Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Trust First published 2023 by Routledge 4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN and by Routledge 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2023 Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Trust The right of Sheikh Hasina to be identified as the author of the editorial material, and of the authors for their individual chapters, has been asserted in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Disclaimer: The contents of this book reflect the views of the Editor. The publisher is not responsible for the same. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan) British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data A catalog record for this book has been requested ISBN: ISBN: ISBN: ISBN:

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DOI: 10.4324/9781003033639 Typeset in Times New Roman by Hakkani Publishers, Dhaka-1205

DEDICATION To Bangabandhu Along With All His Co-warriors of Long Struggling Life...

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Preface Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman began the struggle to establish the rights of the Bengali people since his student life. Sufferings and misfortunes of the deprived and oppressed people of Bengal would greatly agitate him. Hence, in his attempt to change the fate of these deprived people, he raised his voice from his school life. In order to continue this struggle, he was forced to spend much valuable parts of his life in prison. The formation of Pakistan brought on attacks on the political, economical and cultural rights of Bengali people. We became victims of deprivation. The neosemi-colonial force, the Pakistani ruling class even conspired to take away our rights to speak in our mother language, Bengali. West Pakistan and East Bengal were two separate terrains situated thousand miles apart from one another, which were integrated to form Pakistan. Even though East Bengal possessed 56% of the entire population, the capital of Pakistan was established in West Pakistan. The name of East Bengal was changed to East Pakistan. Conspiracy to impose Urdu as state language instead of Bengali, got underway. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib graduated with B.A. from Islamia College in Kolkata. He started MA studies at the department of Law in Dhaka University. From March 1948, he started the movement to establish the dignity of mother language. He supported the movement of the menials of Dhaka University on their demands. As a result, he was imprisoned, and at one point expelled from the university. Even though those who were expelled would get back their student status by giving bond and fines, Sheikh Mujib’s expulsion was not withdrawn because he did not comply. His pronouncement in this context was, “I didn’t claim any unfair demand; my demands were fairly justified. Giving bond and fines means to admit guilt, which I will not do.” Starting from the commencement of that movement, the Intelligence Agency of Pakistan began to keep him under strict surveillance. Pakistan Intelligence Branch (IB) used to watch him every day, all the time, and report regularly to the higher authority. Pertaining to this, in 1948 the IB opened a personal file in his name, in which they began to collect all information. This file is known as the Personal File or PF. The file number of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was P.F. 606-48. From 1948 to 1971 daily reports (DR) were prepared. Based on these, he was harassed, cases were filed against him and thus various tortures were

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inflicted. He used to be under constant surveillance even when he was taken to the Court for proceedings or to the hospital for treatment during his captivity. The central office of Awami Muslim League located at 94, Nawabpur Road, old Dacca and the rented residence of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at 71, Radhika Mohon Bashak Lane were also kept under watch. These documents provide plenty of such information. For instance, his instructions on what programs to be taken to bolster the Bengali language movement are also recorded here. This also includes the covert discussion he had with Chatra League President Naimuddin Khan and General Secretary Khalek Newaz regarding the programs of 21st February, while he was receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Information about the martial law declaration of Ayub Khan, the 6-Point demand of 1966, consequent political movements, Agartala Conspiracy Case, people’s movement, mass uprising and the consequent withdrawal of Agartala Conspiracy Case by Ayub Khan, all will be found here. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has visited various districts in Bangladesh, delivered public speeches and written many letters to the leaders of districts and sub-divisions. A collection of those letters along with a list of various lawsuits of different times are also present here. The letters that were confiscated by the Pakistani government, the ones that never reached the hands of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, are also compiled here. The compilation of the first part of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib’s diary, published as Karagarer Rojnamcha, was also confiscated. That notebook was also gathered from this collection. Thus, we have found plenty of valuable and rare information. There are many other materials which have been found as priceless records of our struggle for independence of the territory, known today as Bangladesh. Especially, those who have been engaged in research or in writing historical texts will benefit from this collection. It is noteworthy that there existed and still exist many knowledgeable and qualified political leaders receiving much coverage in the news media. Apparently, their importance in the country’s political scenario seems quite valuable. However, there appears hardly any activity of the Intelligence Branch against them or there are only few reports on them. These are limited to one or two files only. I do not quite understand the reason. I mention it because I have studied many of these files. However, it is known to everyone that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has designed his political plans with specific action strategies in order to affirm the rights of Bengali people, to build the country as an independent state, and with a view to achieving Bengali’s political, economical and cultural liberation. Due to his political foresight, today Bangladesh is an independent, sovereign country. He has

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never compromised with the struggle for affirming the Bengali people’s rights. He brought victory through inspiring a population with the spirit of independence, through struggle, non-cooperation movements and through armed warfare. As a nation, the Bengalis have earned respect all over the world, as they have achieved an independent nation-state. Why was the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman shot and mercilessly killed on the 15th August of 1975? If one looks for an answer to this question, information in this collection will be helpful. Had that dark day not come to the lives of Bengalis, he would have been able to build this country into a hunger-free and poverty-free Golden Bengal within 10 years of independence. People of Bangladesh would have lived peacefully and happily ever after. They would be held with dignity and pride in the world. He suffered oppression over and again because he voiced for the rights of the Bengali people. Since the victory of Bengalis could not be tolerated, the Pakistan-lovers caused bloodshed to take revenge. Thus the progress of Bengalis was foiled. After 21 years Awami League formed the government in 1996. Immediately I collected these files and in 1997 made copies of them before returning them to the SB office. As the materials were secret documents of the Intelligence Branch, they were declassified. I made 3 sets of copies and sent one to Joy in America. Joy gave it to Dr. Enayetur Rahim, who, as a historian, was doing research on Bangabandhu. I kept one set at the Museum of Bangabandhu Memorial Trust. Baby Moudud and I started working with the other set. After winning the election in 2008 and forming the government in 2009, I assigned the SB to type out these documents and make arrangements to publish them, and scan and preserve the main documents digitally. They have executed this job very efficiently. A team of officers worked hard day and night under the leadership of Mr. Javed Patwary. I have kept him at the same position for a long time so that he could execute this job properly. I would like to communicate my sincere appreciation to him. I also express my earnest thanks to those who have worked with him. My earnest appreciation also goes especially to those who were involved in the search of the notebook confiscated in 1960. We have provided here a list of names in the acknowledgement for those who have worked tirelessly. When I first collected these files, the DIG of SB was Mr. Shamsuddin. My sincere gratitude goes to him because he was the one, who first gave me the trace of this precious treasure. Hakkani Publishers has been assigned to publish these in book form. An office space in the Bangabandhu Memorial Trust has been allocated for this purpose. The Curator of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur

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Rahman Memorial Museum, Mr. Nazrul Islam Khan has been overseeing this project; and Shampa is entrusted with overall supervision, who has been in continuous touch with me. I convey my sincere appreciation to all of them. These official documents have been preserved in the same way as they were prepared. At times, the assigned officers, who took notes of the speeches made errors, or the writings were drenched with the rain. As these documents are old, some parts of them have been damaged. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s name has been written differently at different places by the then officers. Even at one place, it is written as Mujibur Rahman Khan. I hope the readers will understand this from the context. In order to make the texts more accessible to the readers, the introduction of each document is added along with the main topics, in which serial numbers have been assigned to the headings. Even though Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s father Sheikh Lutfur Rahman died in 1975, in some places the then officers mistakenly mentioned him as deceased. Apart from these, the directions, notes, opinions etc. of the officers have been referred to as ‘side notes’ and have been marked individually. For hand-written documents, relevant fonts have been chosen. Corrections of some spelling and lexical errors have been given in the last part of these books. The spelling of ‘Dacca’ is kept same in all places of the books considering its historical importance. A few images of documents are also attached. In many occasions, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib was shown arrested the day after he was actually picked up from his house. These types of inconsistencies exist here as this was a common practice at the time. Hopefully, the readers will not be confused by this. I am highly delighted to pass this priceless treasure to the nation. Bangabandhu had sacrificed his life for the benefits of the deprived and oppressed. The nation will be forever indebted to his contribution. I wish Allah’s mercy for the departed souls of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatun Nessa Mujib, Sheikh Kamal, Sheikh Jamal, Sheikh Russel, Sheikh Abu Naser, Sultana Kamal Khuki, Parveen Jamal Rosy, Abdur Rab Serniabat, Sheikh Fazlul Hoque Moni, Begum Arzoo Moni, Col. Jamil Uddin Ahmed, Baby Serniabat, Arif Serniabat, Sukanta Abdullah Babu, Shahid Serniabat, Abdul Nayeem Khan Rintu and ASI of SB Siddikur Rahman those who attained martyrdom on the 15th of August 1975. Sheikh Hasina 18.11.2017 Gonobhaban

Note of Acknowledgement I express my gratitude to the officers and members of the Special Branch who have contributed to the personal file (PF) of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in sorting, organizing, scanning, typing, editing and producing this book. 1.

Dr. Mohammad Javed Patwary BPM (Bar)

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Mr. Mahbub Hossain BPM (Bar) PPM (Bar)

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Mr. Md. Azizur Rahman Chowdhury BPM

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Mr. Md. Jewel Amin PPM

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Mr. Syed Shafiqul Islam PPM

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Mr. Md. Moshiur Rahman BPM

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Mr. Jubair Ahmed Khan PPM

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Mr. Idris Mahmud PPM

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Mr. Jashim Uddin PPM

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Mr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad PPM

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Mr. Md. Shamim Ahmed PPM

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Mr. Md. Saiful Islam PPM

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Mr. Bulbul Ahmed PPM

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Mr. Md. Shah Alam PPM

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Mr. Md. Nurul Amin PPM

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Mr. Tarikul Salam PPM

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Mr. Md. Masum Talukdar PPM

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Mr. Nur Alam Hossain PPM

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Mr. Md. Zafir Uddin PPM

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Mr. Abdus Salam PPM

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Ms. Selina Afroz

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Mr. Md. Shafiqul Islam

Acronym/Abbreviation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.

ASI B.Sc. CIB COS CR Cr.PC/CRPC CSB CSP Con. Crl. DA DC Jail DC DDI DIB DIG DIO DIT DMC/DMCH

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27. 28.

DPR DS (Pol)

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29. 30. 31. 32. 33.

DS DS/CM DS/LR DS/ST DSB

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Assistant Director Assistant Director (Intelligence) Additional Deputy Commissioner Assistant Inspector General of Police Awami League/August List Accused Assistant Public Prosecutor/ Associated Press of Pakistan Assistant Sub Inspector Bachelor of Science City Intelligence Branch Copy of Order Sheet Court Register Criminal Procedure Code City Special Branch Civil Service of Pakistan Confidential Criminal Dealing Assistant Dacca Central Jail Deputy Commissioner Deputy Director Intelligence District Intelligence Branch Deputy Inspector General District Intelligence Officer Dacca Improvement Trust Dacca Medical College/Dacca Medical College Hospital Defence of Pakistan Rules Deputy Secretary (Political)/ Deputy Superintendent (Political) Deputy Superintendent (Police)/Deputy Secretary Deputy Superintendent/Communism Deputy Superintendent/Labor Deputy Superintendent/Student District Special Branch

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DSP DSPL Deptt. Divn. ENCL. EP EPAL EPCS EPPSO Esq./Esqr. FIR FOP GL. Sec. GO GR GS HC HQ HS I/O IAMC IB IBEB IG/IGP Inspr. IPC JI KS/KSP LMF LR Magt. MCPS MEDO MN MNA MPA N/A

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Deputy Superintendent of Police Deputy Superintendent Political/Labour Department Division Enclosure East Pakistan East Pakistan Awami League East Pakistan Civil Service East Pakistan Public Safety Ordinance Esquire First Information Report For Order Please General Section Government Order General Register General Secretary High Court Headquarters History Sheet Investigation Officer Indian Army Medical Core Intelligence Branch Intelligence Branch of East Bengal Inspector General of Police Inspector Indian Penal Code Jamaat-e-Islami Krisak Sramik/Krisak Sramik Party Licentiate of Medical Faculty Law Remembrancer Magistrate Member of College of Physicins & Surgeons Middle East Defense Organization Morning News Member of National Assembly Member of Parliament Assembly Necessary Action

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NA NAP NDF NDP NI NS NSP OC OS PA PBO PCS PDM PF PI PIA Pl. PO PP PPA PPC PPM PR PRO PS PSL PSP PW QPM RA RI RIB Rly. RN/RNS RS RSB RSI S.Pr.

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National Assembly National Awami Party National Democratic Front National Democratic Party Nizam-e-Islam Note Sheet Note Sheet Page Officer-in-Charge Order Sheet Personal Assistant Post Box Office Pakistan Civil Service Pakistan Democratic Movement Personal File Prosecution Inspector Pakistan International Airlines Please Post Office Public Prosecutor/Personal Profile Pakistan Press Association Pakistan Penal Code President Police Medal Personal Recognizance Public Relation Officer Police Station Progressive Students League Police Service of Pakistan Prosecution Witness/Production Warrant Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal Residential Area Rigorous Imprisonment/Reserve Inspector Railway Intelligence Branch Railway Reference Note/Routine Note Sheet Railway Station Railway Special Branch Reserve Sub-Inspector Security Prisoner

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110. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. 124.

SB Sb. SCF SCO SDO SDPO Sec. SI Sk. SO SP Spl. SPO SR SS/SSP

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125. 126. 127. 128. 129. 130. 131. 132. 133. 134. 135. 136. 137. 138. 139. 140. 141. 142. 143. 144.

SWR SWS TM U/R U/S UNI USA VP Vs. W/A W/R WC WCR WE WP WR WSR YO YOS Yds.

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Special Branch Shahib Scheduled Castes Federation Security Control Organization Sub Divisional Officer Sub Divisional Police Officer Section Sub Inspector/ Simple Imprisonment Sheikh Staff Officer/Section Officer Superintendent of Police Special Special Power Ordinance Summary Report/Secret Report/Summon Return Special Superintendent/Special Superintendent Police Secret Weekly Report Secret Weekly Summary Trying Magistrate Under Rule Under Section United News of India United States of America Vice President Versus Warrant of Arrest With Respect Working Committee/Watcher Constable Weekly Confidential Report Week Ending West Pakistan Watch Report Weekly Supplementary Report Your Obedient Your Obedient Servant Yards

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The twelfth volume comprises the documents of 1967. Since arrest from Dhanmondi residence on 8 May 1966, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's imprisonment in Dacca Central Jail continued through entire 1967 and beyond. During this period, 12 cases including 2 treason cases filed earlier against him in various districts including Dacca, Sylhet, Mymensingh and Pabna were on trial in different courts. In order to keep Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, his family and leaders-workers under mental pressure, trials of cases in various courts as well as those held in camera inside Dacca Central Jail were kept concurrently ongoing. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was shown arrest in cases against him in different places of the country including Mymensingh, Begumganj and Sandwip to ensure that he could not get release, or if released in one case, could be interned in another. Government issued detention order every three months under Defence of Pakistan Rules in order to perpetuate his detention and monitored the cases against him through Special Branch. Sometimes special PPs were appointed to conduct the treason cases against him. This year, Government appealed to the High Court against his acquittal in GR 5081/64 case for alleged anti-government speech at Dacca Outer Stadium. His statement, examination-in-chief, cross-examinations, hearing, argument etc trial proceedings in Savar PS case on charges of throwing leaflets titled ÔPurba Pakistan Rukhia DaraoÕ (East Pakistan Stand Up In Resistance) and Ramna PS case for alleged anti-government speech continued inside Dacca Central Jail. In Ramna PS case, the First Class Magistrate awarded him fifteen months' imprisonment. On appeal against this verdict, the Additional District and Session Judge reduced the sentence to eight months. Government appealed to High Court against reduction of the sentence. Apart from this, hearing in treason cases filed against him on various occasions continued inside Dacca Central Jail. SB denied All Pakistan Awami League President Nawabjada Nasrullah Khan interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. SB Officer present inside jail during Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's interview with lawyers mentioned in his report: in reply to advocate Abdus Salam's question whether any compromise on six points was possible, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman retorted with strong determination that not even an inch deviation from six points was possible. On another occasion in Magistrate Court, while some Awami League leaders proposed suspension of 6 points, he flew into a rage and determinedly rejected the proposal. During this period, he fell seriously ill several times in jail. On the other hand, he was denied parole to visit his seriously sick father at Tungipara. During DIG Prisons' visit, he complained that since internment in this prison he was kept in solitary confinement which has already taken heavy tolls on his health. Habeas Corpus petition was filed to High Court challenging the legality of his detention under Defence of Pakistan Rules. Former Foreign Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Provincial Awami League Secretary K A Tirmizi from Karachi expressed concern about Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's serious illness and demanded his immediate release. This year, parole being denied, in the absence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman his eldest daughter Sheikh Hasina was wedded to Dr M A Wazed Miah. The newly married couple visited him in Dacca Central Jail on 25 November 1967.

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CONTENTS Contents in Each Volume Documents of 1967

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Album

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Image list

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Correction

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Glossary

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Index

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2 January 1967

SP, DSB Noakhali requested SSP, SB Dacca to ‘shown arrest’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Begumganj PS Case No. 17(8)66 dated 26.8.1966 u/s 47 DPR and produce before 7 February 1967 but replied he would not be produced before the conclusion of GR. No. 5081/64 Dacca Court.

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2.

3 January 1967

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman could not attend Court inside Dacca Central Jail in GR 1893/66 u/r 47(5) DPR due to knee ailment.

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3.

4 January 1967

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman granted ‘Ad interim Bail’ in connection with CR Case No. 409(1)/66 dated 22-4-1966 of Mymensingh by District and Session Judge but cancelled on 5.5.1966 and directed the surety to produce him on 10.5.1967.

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4.

9 January 1967

Fazilatun Nessa along with their children met husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman detained in Dacca Central Jail.

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5.

10 January 1967

Pakistan– A Political Study by Keith Collard, sent to DPR Prisoner Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dacca Central Jail withheld.

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14 January 1967

Fazilatun Nessa and their children met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

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7.

17 January 1967

Sandwip PS Case No. 9(4)66 under rule 47 DPR 1965 & 7(3) EPPSO 1958 instituted against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

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8.

18 January 1967

Advocates met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman detained in Dacca Central Jail.

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21 January 1967

Special Branch authority enquired about causes of acquittal of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Ramna PS Case No. 98(11)64 u/s 7(3) EPPSO.

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23 January 1967

Fazilatun Nessa met her husband detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail.

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25 January 1967

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman detained for further three months.

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28 January 1967

SB authority called for Case Diary and deposition of witness of Ramna PS Case No. 98(11)64 for departmental action against IO after acquittal of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

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28 January 1967

Correspondence among SB officials on progress of Savar PS Case No. 13(1)64 GR 36/64 against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and others.

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29 January 1967

Trial of Treason Case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail for alleged delivering prejudicial speech at Paltan Maidan.

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15.

31 January 1967

Family and relatives met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

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16.

1 February 1967

Post card from Sympathizer of Calcutta, India to Deputy Commissioner Dacca to release Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

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2 February 1967

Order Sheet dated 25.3.1967 on GR 406/64 State Vs Sheikh Mujibur Rahman u/s 55 Press & Publication Ordinance 1963.

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18.

3 February 1967

Medication of detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for eye ailment.

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19.

4 February 1967

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was ordered further detention for three months but kept in abeyance till his release on bail or set aside conviction on appeal in other cases.

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20.

4 February 1967

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman not produced before Sylhet Court in CR Case No. 1415/66 after repeated requests.

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21.

5 February 1967

Statement of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman recorded under section 342 Cr.PC. in Ramna PS Case No. 80(4)66.

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22.

8 February 1967

Application of Ilias Ahmed Chowdhury to meet Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

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23.

10 February 1967

Books sent to DPR Prisoner Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail passed after censoring.

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24.

10 February 1967

A. Siddiqur Rahman, Magistrate, 1st Class who was deputed for attesting short hand note on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s speech refused to sign on the ground that typing was not done before him.

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25.

10 February 1967

Prayer of one West Pakistani to meet Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Tofazzal Hossain Editor Ittefaq refused.

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26.

11 February 1967

Defence lawyers of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman applied to consult him in Dacca Central Jail about Ramna PS Case No. 80(4)66 State Vs Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

150

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27.

12 February 1967

Appointment of Special Public Prosecutor to conduct case No. 2A/1964 u/s 124A PPC against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

155

28.

13 February 1967

Shaikh Mosharroff Hossain along with relatives met detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

181

29.

20 February 1967

Fazilatun Nessa applied to meet her husband detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

183

30.

20 February 1967

Correspondence of SB authority on transcriptions of short hand notes on the speech of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the public meeting on 15.4.1966 at Jessore Town Hall Maidan.

186

31.

23 February 1967

Trial of sedition case inside Dacca Central Jail in connection with speech delivered at Outer Stadium on March 29, 1964.

187

32.

25 February 1967

Selection of Prosecutor in Kotwali PS Case No. 36 date 16.5.1966 u/s 7(3) of EPPSO, 1958 and u/r 47(5) of the DPR, 1965 against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

189

33.

27 February 1967

Internal instruction of SB regarding interview of prisoner with visitors.

193

34.

3 March 1967

NATO’s Fifteen Nations, Amsterdam USA Magazine addressed to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, General Secretary, Awami League in Dacca Central Jail passed censor.

194

35.

3 March 1967

Report on the role of IO and comment of Magistrate in connection with the acquittal of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from Ramna PS case with recommendation of initiating departmental action against IO.

195

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36.

4 March 1967

Forty seventh birth anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman observed with Milad Mahfil.

201

37.

7 March 1967

Report on Sandwip PS Case No. 9(4)66, U/R 47(5) DPR read with Sec. 7(3) EPPSO, GR 22/66 State Vs Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

205

38.

11 March 1967

Fazilatun Nessa along with family members and relatives met her husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail

207

39.

29 March 1967

Parole of detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to see his seriously ill father not granted.

220

40.

4 April 1967

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman applied for permission to see his ailing father.

226

41.

11 April 1967

Fazilatun Nessa applied for permission to meet her husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Jail.

228

42.

12 April 1967

Letter of Abul Kalam Azad a student of Class X from Sandwip, Chittagong to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman withheld.

231

43.

25 April 1967

Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met her husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Jail.

232

44.

28 April 1967

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman sentenced to 15 months of Simple Imprisonment for allegedly prejudicial speech at Paltan Maidan on 20 March 1966.

235

45.

29 April 1967

Detention order of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman extended for another three months.

243

46.

3 May 1967

Special Branch recommends special room with concealed tape recorder to detect whispers while detenue meeting visitors in the Dacca Central Jail.

246

XXX

47.

11 May 1967

Application of Advocate M. A. Hossain to meet convict Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail granted but did not turned up on the scheduled date.

250

48.

11 May 1967

DIG directed interview of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with relatives and friends should not be allowed without his prior consultation and in absence of SB official.

254

49.

13 May 1967

Dacca High Court admitted for hearing an appeal filed by the Government of East Pakistan against the acquittal of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

255

50.

15 May 1967

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to have an interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

257

51.

21 May 1967

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman appealed to the Sessions Judge, Dacca against his conviction order and was granted bail but not freed as detention was in force.

259

52.

22 May 1967

Medical Examination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman imprisoned in Dacca Central Jail.

266

53.

22 May 1967

Alternative plan to keep Sheikh Mujibur Rahman confined in Jail in case of bail granted.

269

54.

23 May 1967

Letter of Md. Moqbul-ur-Rahman Tepakhola, Faridpur to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dacca Central Jail withheld.

269

55.

24 May 1967

Information relating to trial of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman within the Jail premises.

271

56.

25 May 1967

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to met her husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with family members.

272

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57.

27 May 1967

Letter of fellow former prisoner Sailesh Chandra Das, 75/8 Beleghat main road Calcutta-10 to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman withheld.

276

58.

29 May 1967

Detention order of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman served for a period of three months after bail order as planned before.

278

59.

29 May 1967

News published on dailies regarding trial of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman opened inside Jail premise on alleged prejudicial speech at Paltan Maidan on March 29, 1964.

281

60.

2 June 1967

Advocate Abdus Salam interviewed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail.

283

61.

2 June 1967

Medical examination of detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

287

62.

3 June 1967

Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail.

288

63.

7 June 1967

Application of advocate Abdul Malek for interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman detained in Dacca Central Jail.

291

64.

9 June 1967

Advocate General in-charge advised Special Branch to depute an officer to send secret documents to High Court Judge.

295

65.

18 June 1967

Examination in-chief and crossexamination of one witness completed in a case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman published in Newspaper.

297

66.

21 June 1967

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman interviewed with advocate Abdur Rab.

310

67.

22 June 1967

Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

313

XXXII

68.

27 June 1967

Habeas Corpus petition filed in the High Court Bench comprising Justice Baker and Abdul Hakim challenging the legality of detention of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

316

69.

28 June 1967

Fazilatun Nessa applied to meet detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

320

70.

5 July 1967

Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

321

71.

7 July 1967

Parawise written statement of facts in response of rule Nishi issued by High Court.

324

72.

10 July 1967

Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met detunue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

337

73.

12 July 1967

Auto-biography of Sukorno passed censor to deliver to detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

340

74.

16 July 1967

Hearing of case under Public Safety Act against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman adjourned.

343

75.

17 July 1967

Lawyers interviewed detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

345

76.

17 July 1967

Advocate M A Rab interviewed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central jail.

347

77.

19 July 1967

Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail.

349

78.

20 July 1967

Application of Nurul Haque MPA to meet Sheikh Mujibur Rahman President, East Pakistan Awami League detained in Dacca Central Jail.

352

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79.

23 July 1967

Hearing of case under Public Safety Act against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman adjourned.

356

80.

25 July 1967

Medication of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

357

81.

25 July 1967

Fazilatun Nessa met her husband detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail.

360

82.

25 July 1967

Report on income of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and political parties.

364

83.

25 July 1967

Instructions for Special Branch Officer present during interview between detenue and visitors.

365

84.

26 July 1967

Report on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s resentment in solitary confinement for more than a year.

367

85.

26 July 1967

Hearing started again on Habeas Corpus filed against detention of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the High Court Bench.

369

86.

27 July 1967

Lawyers interviewed detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail.

383

87.

28 July 1967

In camera Hearing of cases arising out of Habeas Corpus Petition filed on behalf of detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

388

88.

2 August 1967

Correspondences relating to against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

case

399

89.

3 August 1967

Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

402

90.

10 August 1967

High Court declared detention of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman illegal.

405

91.

15 August 1967

Fazilatun Nessa met detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

419

XXXIV

92.

15 August 1967

Application of lawyers for interview with detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

422

93.

19 August 1967

Medical examination of detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

422

94.

21 August 1967

Relatives of detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman visited him inside Dacca Central jail.

425

95.

23 August 1967

Family members and relatives met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

428

96.

25 August 1967

DIG Prisons intimated DC Dacca that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman would be released if further detention order not issued.

430

97.

26 August 1967

After refusals by several leaders Abdul Momen agreed to stay in detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s cell in Dacca Central Jail.

431

98.

29 August 1967

Detention order on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman extended for further three months.

437

99.

30 August 1967

Authority asked report on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and other political leaders about political activities for a specified period.

441

100.

31 August 1967

Criminal Appeal filed against conviction of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

443

101.

5 September 1967

Query about status of case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for the speech delivered at Pabna Town Hall Maidan.

445

102.

7 September 1967

Report on income and expenditures of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s family.

447

103.

12 September 1967

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman applied from Dacca Central Jail to meet his lawyer and family members.

448

XXXV

104.

14 September 1967

Fazilatun Nessa including family members met detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on two occasions inside Dacca Central Jail.

454

105.

29 September 1967

Leaflet Case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and others adjourned.

460

106.

2 October 1967

Fazilatun Nessa and lawyers met Detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail.

461

107.

13 October 1967

Fazilatun Nessa and family members met her husband detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail.

464

108.

16 October 1967

Supreme Court communicated Home Ministry about submission of Paper Book on behalf of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

466

109.

17 October 1967

Prosecution witness cross-examined in Sedition Case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

468

110.

20 October 1967

Detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s wife and relatives met him in Dacca Central Jail.

474

111.

26 October 1967

Former Foreign Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto appealed to Government to release Sheikh Mujibur Rahman commenting that 6-point Programme is not seditious.

477

112.

26 October 1967

Fazilatun Nessa along with family members and relatives met detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

478

113.

28 October 1967

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to get signed authority letter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman relating to share of Eastern Banking Corporation.

481

XXXVI

114.

29 October 1967

Appeal Court adjourned sedition case arising out of alleged prejudicial speech of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

484

115.

2 November 1967

Application of Sheikh Abu Naser to meet his brother detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman before proceeding to Lahore accompanied by Advocate Quamruzzaman for legal consultation.

492

116.

8 November 1967

Sessions Court reduced sentence of Awami League President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

497

117.

9 November 1967

Special Branch authority inquiring about case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for speech delivered at Begumganj, Noakhali.

505

118.

9 November 1967

Special Branch authority inquiring about case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for speech delivered at Mymensingh.

506

119.

10 November 1967

Report on progress of case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

507

120.

12 November 1967

Newspaper report on progress of leaflet throwing case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 12 others.

514

121.

16 November 1967

Haji M. R. Khondokar applied to visit detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Jail.

517

122.

17 November 1967

Report on progress of case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

517

123.

20 November 1967

Report on progress of another case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

520

124.

20 November 1967

Fazilatun Nessa including family members met detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

522

125.

21 November 1967

One Shafiul Alam applied to visit detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

525

126.

21 November 1967

Detention of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman extended for further three months.

526

XXXVII

127.

24 November 1967

Newly wedded daughter and son-in-law met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

530

128.

27 November 1967

Begum Akhter Sulaiman applied to have an interview with detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

533

129.

30 November 1967

Report on the reply of charge framed against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

534

130.

1 December 1967

Report on sedition charge framed against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman detained in Dacca Central Jail.

537

131.

6 December 1967

High Court issued rule nisi against upholding conviction in the appeal against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

539

132.

7 December 1967

Fazilatun Nessa along with family members and relatives met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

540

133.

12 December 1967

Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

543

134.

16 December 1967

Detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman medically examined and medicated in Dacca Medical College Hospital.

546

135.

21 December 1967

Fazilatun Nessa and other family members visited Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail.

550

136.

22 December 1967

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman seriously ill in Dacca Central Jail.

553

137.

26 December 1967

Fazilatun Nessa along with son-in-law and others met sick detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail.

558

138.

29 December 1967

K. A. Tirmiji, General Secretary Karachi Awami League appealed to the Government for release of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on sickness ground.

561

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Contents in Each Volume Instantaneously following the partition of 1947, the then Intelligence Branch (IB) of Pakistan government collected and conserved virtually all nationwide political programs and activities of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The key information from these documents, preserved in his name in 47 Personal Files (PF) since 1948, has been presented here in volumes (1–14). Volume-1

: 1948–1950

The Language Movement and the abolition of Zamindari System; the movement in Dacca University; the birth of Awami League; letters from Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; distribution of various leaflets; speeches-statements; arrest and imprisonment; meeting with various party leaders, relatives and workers in jail, and so forth.

Volume-2

: 1951–1952

The Language Movement, the programs of State Language Committee of Action, various public meetings; arrests, captivity, hearing of cases; letters; refusal to give bond in exchange of release; hunger strike during captivity and subsequent illness; meeting with Pakistan’s prime minister Khawaza Nazimuddin; press conference in Karachi-Lahore and Punjab; participation in a peace conference in Peking; the secret report of SB and CID of Karachi; countrywide tour; organizing the party leaders-workers and publication of party agendas; paper cuttings from newspapers etc.

Volume-3

: 1953

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Suhrawardy’s tour to various districts in North Bengal including Chittagong, Mymensingh and Barisal; Watch Reports; letters; the demand to free Mawlana Bhasani along with other leaders; Safety Acts; his criticism of Jute and Education Policy; the Language Movement; an interview report of an IB officer in jail; paper cuttings etc.

Volume-4

: 1954–1957

WCR; the extracts and proceedings from various public meetings; grounds of detentions; letters, Mawlana Bhasani’s letter from Assam and Ghulam Muhammad Khan Lundkhwar’s letter from Lahore; a speech from the meeting of East Pakistan Press Workers Association; speeches at various districts; the acceptance of ministry in Sher-e-Bangla Fazlul Huq’s cabinet; meeting with family members during confinement; the list of 137 security prisoners; the physical description of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; a trip to Karachi to meet Pakistan’s Law Minister; Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Mawlana Bhasani’s tour to Chittagong and publicity in favour of 21 points; the sessions in the Gono Parishod; various reports

XLIII by the IB officers; criticism of foreign policy of the Govt.; Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s decision to observe 25 th May as ‘The Food Day’; criticism on the failure of Central and Provincial Govt.; the Hunger rally in Chittagong; the presentation of the report at the East Pakistan Awami League’s council session as the General Secretary; a tour plan to visit the districts of Khulna-Jessore-Faridpur etc.; an appeal to the President Iskandar Mirza to investigate the food crisis; strong criticism of undemocratic Govt. policies; Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s claim in Karachi that East Pakistan had been treated as a colony by the ruling class, and his demands of punishment of the authorities for their indifference and negligence towards the state; the resignation of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from the cabinet portfolio of commerce and industry and other incidents. Volume-5

: 1958–1959

The secret report involving Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s trip to Kolkata for treatment; his trip to Karachi; various newspaper clippings; short notes relating to politics; secret reports relating to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s family property; agent-watch report and important official notes-reports; the application to release his confiscated personal automobile from the authority; his handwritten application to the jail authority regarding meetings with his wife, mother, four children, brother, lawyers, Manik Miah and his personal assistants; applications by Fazilatunnessa Mujib, his father and others to meet him; censor certificate; an application through the jail authority to get released from detention; the description of the pending cases against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with other leaders and workers; letters to anti-corruption commission containing description of all property details and official correspondences relating to these; the chairman of the advisory board’s (judge) reports on his imprisonments before 28.3.1959 and his entry into politics, and so forth.

Volume-6

: 1960–1961

Tour of various districts including Khulna, Faridpur and newspaper reports relating to this; Extract-WCR-CR, brief history; placing secret watch on the movements of H S Suhrawardy-Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and other leaders; a letter related to the reception of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by the Controller of Alpha Insurance Company in Narayanganj; two years sentence for the so-called anticorruption case and the interim bail; newspapers’ reports on the appeal and official correspondence; acquittal of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from corruption case by the High Court; Karachi visit and related letters; his arrival at the SM Hall for the observation of the Martyrs Day; IB’s investigation report regarding Alpha Insurance Company and its Controller Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; Tour to Chittagong-Tangail and Mymensingh; an appearance at FH Hall in regards to students’ movement;

XLIV Sheikh Mujibur Rahman residing at his new house of Dhanmondi road No. 32 house No. 677 from the afternoon of 8.10.1961; Suhrawardy’s arrival in Dacca and meeting with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman-Manik Miah and other leaders, and so on.

Volume-7

: 1962–1963

Arrest of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with other Awami League leaders under Defense of Pakistan Rules on 7.2.1962; his application from the prison to the DIG of IB to meet his family members; his relatives and others’ application to the DIG of IB for appointment; detention order; Sheikh Lutfur Rahman’s letter; the release of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; the trip to Karachi with Manik Miah and meeting with Suhrawardy; the meeting with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and other leaders at the Kakrail residence of Suhrawardy; Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s claim: “there is Government’s hands behind the shooting of Suhrawardy in Gujranwala, Pakistan”; his speech on economic and political disparity between East and West Pakistan in a public meeting at the ground of Khulna Circuit House; Suhrawardy and other leaders’ public addresses in North Bengal; Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s call on the countrymen especially the young generation to observe 21 st February as the Martyr Day; Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s condemnation of the police violence against the students; a letter to IB for investigation regarding propaganda against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; the tour of Chittagong’s cyclone affected area; the hearing of sedition case in the ADM Court; the demand to execute the planning of the Krug Mission; the tour of Karachi and London; complaints about the intimidation and the use of government machinery in Gopalgonj byelection; the working committee meeting of Awami League; the call on the government to meet the demands of the teachers, and so forth.

Volume-8

: 1964

Official correspondence and newspaper clippings regarding Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s visit to Lahore and Karachi; Extract, WCR, DR and Watch Report regarding his movements; newspaper clippings relating to different district tours; official letters and papers regarding longhand notes; his arrest, hearing, copies of Court order-sheet and official letters, the letters related to his brief history; joining of Ms. Fatema Jinnah in East Pakistan Awami League, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s appeal to vote for her, related paper clippings, and so on.

Volume-9

: 1965

Government’s intelligence watch on the movements of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with other leaders; paper cuttings pertaining to the tours of various districts in the then East Pakistan; Government’s letters and papers related to longhand notes; Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s endorsement speech in favor of the demands of the post and railway employees;

XLV Government’s correspondences related to the investigation of the so-called objectionable speeches of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bengali booklet captioned ‘Bhaira Amar Jago’; the appointment of government’s pleader for the prosecution of the sedition case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, arrest, hearing of the case, copies of order-sheets by the lower Court and the High Court, and official correspondences etc. Volume-10 : 1966

Bail granted by the High Court in the so-called objectionable speech case at Paltan ground; public meetings in various districts related to 6-Point; travel to Lahore to attend the National Conference and related newspaper reports; Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s appointment through election as the president in the provincial council of Awami League; publicity campaign of 6-Point in North Bengal-South Bengal-FaridpurChittagong and other districts; Awami League’s working committee meeting regarding 6-Point at the Dhanmondi residence; attending to the annual council meeting of Awami League in Sylhet and his public speech; arrest on the way of returning from Jessore and release on the same day; arrest from Dhanmondi residence in connection with the case filed in Sylhet and later released from Mymensingh; newspaper reports relating to the demand of full rationing to solve the food crisis etc.

Volume-11 : 1966

Attending to the Court in Sylhet’s case and addressing to the public meeting; public speech at Narayanganj town hall ground; arrest from Dhanmondi residence in connection with a case filed in Pabna; application of relatives and lawyers’ to visit Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; detention order; submission of writ petition to the High Court for the release of arrested 6 leaders along with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and issuance of rule by the Court; countrywide protest rally due to the arrest of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with other leaders; admission to the Jail Hospital for illness; hearing of the habeas corpus petition; application to get released on parole to see his ailing mother; hearing of the case at the Special Court in Dacca Central Jail; Karachi Awami League’s demand to release all political prisoners along with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; acquittal from the sedition case; order of continuation of detention by DC Dacca etc.

Volume-12 : 1967

The letters related to the hearing of the case while incarcerated in Dacca Central Jail; Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s medical treatment by Dr. T. H. Khan; a telegram relating to the illness of his father; an appeal regarding sentence of imprisonment, a writ petition against the detention, and the appeal of habeas corpus; papers related to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s severe illness in prison and so forth.

XLVI Volume-13 : 1968–1969

The correspondences related to the appointment of British lawyer Thomas Williams in the Agartala Conspiracy Case; the writ petition; the letters pertaining to the hearing of the sedition case along with other cases; meeting with family and relatives in Dacca Central Jail; the letter related to Fazilatunnessa Mujib’s illness; the charge framing of Agartala Conspiracy Case and acquittal from the case; various letters to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from USA-London and Karachi; letters regarding the 6-points; inspection and distribution of reliefs among the cyclone affected; arrival of a number of Pakistani leaders in Dacca and meeting with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; meeting with New York Times correspondent; his Lahore visit; conferring the title ‘Bangabandhu’ at Racecourse ground; letters related to the fund raised in London for the release of Bangabandhu; the mass uprising of 1969, and so on.

Volume-14 : 1970–1971

Demand for Jamuna Bridge including the implementation of irrigation planning and construction of Tista dam; the demand for rightful price of tobacco and sugarcane produced in North Bengal; the demand for rehabilitation of the afflicted of Padma-Meghna-Jamuna river erosion; publicity of 6 and 11 Points demands in various districts of the country; details about the motorcade accident while travelling to Chittagong; his criticism of the tax-levy system; the construction of coastal embankment; the reopening of Adamjee Jute Mill; Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s public meetings in various districts for the appeal to implement the 6-Point demands through election and newspaper reports relating to this; Government and official correspondences; newspaper reports related to the public meetings held in Nishtar, Lahore and Quetta of Pakistan; newspaper reports on the explanation of party’s position in the speech to the nation on radio-television; newspaper reports and letters relating to the cyclone-tidal surge at the coastal areas; the official letters relating to security enhancement of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and other political leaders; the longhand notes regarding speeches on various dates; intelligence notes on the tour of Racecourse ground along with tours of BarisalChittagong-Potuakhali-Perojpur-Barguna-Noakhali-Tangail and Khulna; letters related to intelligence watch; intelligence correspondence pertaining to the meeting between Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Zulfiquar Ali Bhutto; long-hand note of historical 7 March speech, and so forth.

Documents of 1967

1 SP, DSB Noakhali requested SSP, SB Dacca to ‘shown arrest’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Begumganj PS Case No. 17(8)66 dated 26.8.1966 u/s 47 DPR and produce before 7 February 1967 but replied he would not be produced before the conclusion of GR. No. 5081/64 Dacca Court. Noakhali, 2 January 1967 Secret District Special Branch Noakhali, the 2nd Jany, 67. No. 47/38-49. To Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca. Ref : Your Phone message (from D.S. PL. S.B., E.P., Dacca to D.I.O. (I) through S.P., S.B. Noakhali) dated 2.1.67 on Begumganj P.S Case No. 17(8)66 dt. 26.8.66 u/s 47 D.P.R State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Copy of order sheet is enclosed herewith as desired. Sd/- 2.1.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali.

− East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE DIO (1) DSB Noakhali

Handed in at

A.M/P.M Date: 2/1/67

Received at 16.15 A.M/P.M From : DIO (1) Addresses/(if given) DSB Noakhali To

: DS/PL SB, EP, Dacca.

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Ref: This Telephone Message dt. 2-1-66 Copy of O.S. of Magistrate. Seen. The report of o/c Begumganj P.S. that Accd. Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman is requested to be arrested in this case who is in custody of Ramna P.S. case no. 98 (11) 64 u/s 7(3) of EPPSO/58 accd. Dacca GR. no. 5081/64. Issue production warrant. SDO Sadar Dacca is requested to detain him in custody and arrange for production in this court. To 28-10-66. (Sd) Illegible SDO Noakhali 28.9.66 31-10-66 Accd. Sk. Mujibur Rahman has not been received from S.D.O (Sadar) Dacca. Requested SDO Sadar Dacca to send him to this Court. To 31-12-66. (Sd) S.H. Ahmed S.D.O. Noakhali. 19-12-66- CS. received under rule 41(6) DPR/65 and u/s 7(3) EPPSO/58 against the Accd. Sk. Mujibur Rahman who is in custody in Dacca in GR 5081/64 in Dacca Central Jail. To date (Sd) Illegible SDO.

Sd/Telephone Operator. SB No. 30 dt. 2/1/67

To, P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL, 3.1.67

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In the connection from C.O.S. dt. 19.1.67 in the case Magt's. Order. Accd. Sk. Mujibur Rahman not yet produced. Issue takid requesting S.D.O. Dacca through Court Inspector to produce the accd. before this Court by the next date. To7.2.67.

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Sd/- M. S. Uddin S.D.O. Sadar Noakhali 19.1.67

Documents of 1967

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Secret/ Immediate District Special Branch Noakhali, the 24th Jany, 67. No. 570/38-49. To Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca. Sub : Begumganj P.S Case No. 17(8) 66 U/R. 41(b) of DPR, 1965 and Section 7(3) EPPSO/1958. Copy of Order Sheet dated 19.1.67 in connection with the above case is enclosed herewith for favour of information.

Sd/- 24.1.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali.

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Copy of O/S. dt. 19.1.67 in c/w. Begumganj P.S. Case No. 17(8) 66 U/R. 41(b) of DPR, 1965 and Section 7(3) EPPSO, 1958. Accused Sk. Mujibur Rahman not yet produced. Issue takid requesting S.D.O. Dacca through Court Inspector to produce the accused before this Court by the next date. To 7/2/67. Sd/- M.S. Uddin. S.D.O. (S) Sadar. By order. A.S.I./S.R.O.(S). 17.1.67. − Telephone message From : DS/PL To

: D.I.O. 1 Noakhali.

Ref. Begumganj P.S. Case No. 17 dt. 26. 8. 66 u/r 47 D.P.R.

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EPPSO/58 State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. 19.1.67 was fixed for this case in the court of S.D.O. Sadar Noakhali. Please inform over phone to-day the next date of the case along with copy to order sheet dt. 19.1.67 - most immediate. Sd/-DS/PL 24.1.67

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Transmitted to DIO.I at 11.00 hrs. Sd/- 24.1.67 Seen. File in the P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 24/1.

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(SI Md. Tofazzel)

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M Date : 2/2/67

Received at 17.15 A.M/P.M Words From

: SP. DSB Addresses/(if given) Noakhali.

To

: DS/PL SB Ref. your phone messages 2/2/67 reg. Begumganj P.S. Case no.

17(8) 66 u/s 47 DPR. Orders: Accd. Sk. Mujibur Rahman was not yet produced from Dacca Jail Hazat in spite of reminders. Issue 'takid' through Court Inspr. Dacca. To 25-2-67. Sd/- Magte. 2.2.67. Telephone Operator. SB No 298 dt. 7.2.67

DS/PL is informed over phone. To, P.F, Sd/-DS/PL, 8.2

− Copy of O/S. dated 7.2.67 in connection with Begumganj P.S. Case No. 17(8) 66 u/s. 41(b) DPR/1965 and Section 7(3) EPPSO/1958. ... Accused Sk. Mujibur Rahman not yet produced from Dacca Jail Hajat in spite of repeated reminders. Issue takid through Court Inspector, Dacca. To 25/2/67. Sd/-B.B. Biswas. S.D.O. (S)

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Secret District Special Branch Noakhali, the 8th Feby, 67. No. 844/38-49. Copy, forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca, for favour of information in continuation of this office Memo. No. 510/38-49, dated 24.1.67. Sd/-8.2.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali. −

Copy of Order Sheet date 25.2.67 in connection with Begumganj P.S. Case No. 17(8) 66 u/s. 47(5) read with rule 41(b) of DPR/1965 and u/s. 7(3) of E.P.P.S.O., 1958.

... Accused Sk. Mujibur Rahman not yet produced from Dacca Jail hajat in spite of reminder. Issue takid through Court Inspector, Dacca requesting S.D.O. Sadar, Dacca for producing the accused. To 18.3.67. Sd/- M.S. Uddin, 25.2.67. S.D.O. Sadar, Noakhali.

... Secret District Special Branch Noakhali, the 28th Feby,/18th March 67. No. 1294/38-49. Copy, forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca, for favour of information. Sd/- 28.2.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali. −

Copy of Order Sheet dated 18.3.67 of Begumganj P.S. Case No. 17 (8) 66 u/r 47 (5) read with rule 41(b) of DPR/1965 and u/s 7(3) of E.P.P.S.O. 1958. ...

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Accused Sk. Mujibur Rahman not yet produced in spite of repeated reminders. Issue takid fixing 13.4.67. Sd/- M.S. Uddin 18.3.67 S.D.O. Sadar, Noakhali.

... Secret District Special Branch Noakhali, the 25/27th March. 67. No. 1814/38-49. Copy, forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca, for favour of information. Sd/- 25.3.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali. −

(DIO. Abdul Mannan) Immediate

East Bengal1 Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date : 1/4/67

Received at 19.50 A.M/P.M From : Dy. S.P. DSB Addresses/(if given) Chittagong. To

: DS-PL. Copy of order sheet dt. 31.3.67 Ref. Sandwip P.S. Case No. 9(4) 66 u/s. 47 (5) D.P.R., 65 & 7(3)

E.P.P.S.O.,58, G.R. 22/66. Accd. Sk. Mujibar Rahman. 31.3.67:

Accd. not produced. Seen the report to S.D.O (S) Dacca stating that the accd. cannot be produced from Dacca before

the disposal of case against the accd. in Dacca Court. To 31.5.67.

Sd/- S.D.O (N) Ctg. 31.3.67

Seen. Pl. put up in the P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Sd/- DS/PL −

1.

East Bengal –In July 1946 Bengal was divided into two – the Muslim majority East Bengal and Hindu majority West Bengal that became part of Pakistan and India respectively.

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Copy of Order Sheet dated 13.4.67 of Begumganj P.S. Case No. 17(8)66 u/r. 47 read with Section 41(b) of DPR/1965 and u/s 7(3) of E.P.P.S.O., 1958. GR-755. Accused Sheikh Mujibur Rahman not yet produced from Dacca Jail in spite of repeated reminders. Issue reminders through Court Inspector, Dacca. To 6.5.67. Sd/- Illegible. S.D.O, (S), Noakhali.

... Secret

District Special Branch Noakhali, the 24th April, 67. No. 2377/38-49.

Copy, forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Supdt. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca, for favour of information. Sd/- 14.4.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali. −

Immediate Government of East Pakistan Police Directorate. Memo. No. IV/89-66/519 S., Dated 4-5-67. To

: Mr. A. M. Mesbahuddin, P.S.P., Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca.

Sub : Begumganj P.S. Case No. 17(8)66 against Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. I am directed to forward herewith copy of Memo. No. 173/C dated 2.5.67 from the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Chittagong Range, Chittagong on the above subject, for favour of taking necessary action. Sd/- 4.5.67

(M. Ahmed) Section officer, Police Directorate. Copy of Order Sheet dated 13.4.67 of Begumganj P.S. Case No. 17(8)66, u/r 47 read with Section 41(b) of DPR/ 1965 and u/s 7(3) of E.P.P.S.O., 1958. GR-755. 13.4.67. Accused Sheikh Mujibur Rahman not yet produced from Dacca Jail in spite of repeated reminders. Issue reminders through Court inspector, Dacca. To. 6.5.67. Sd/- Illegible. S.D.O. (S), Noakhali. ...

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Secret District Special Branch Noakhali, the 14th April.67 No. 2378/38-49. Copy forwarded to: Mr. M.N. Huda, P.S.P., Asstt. Inspr.Genl. of Police, East Pakistan, Dacca. Through Mr. M. Mohsin, P.S.P., Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Chittagong Range, Chittagong. Sd. Illegible. for Supdt. of Police, DSB, Noakhali. No. 173/C, dt. 2.5.67. Forwarded. Sd: M. Mohsin. DIG of Police, Chittagong Range. Reply

This may please be brought to the notice of the govt. stating that Sk. Mujib is still undergoing trial in a case at Dacca Central Jail. Sd/-5.5.67

−

Secret/Immediate

No. 6336/606-48 P.F. dt. 6/5/67 To

Mr. M. Ahmed,

S.O. Police Directorate, E.P. Dacca.

Ref: Your memo. No. IV/89-66/519-S., dt. 4.5.67. I would like to inform you that Sk. Mujibur Rahman is still

undergoing trial in a case at Dacca Central Jail.

This may please be brought to the notice of the Court. Sd/-5.5 for D.I.G S.B., E.P., Dacca. −

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Copy of Order sheet dated 6.5.67 of Begumganj P.S. Case No. 17(6)66. U/R. 47 read with Section 41(b) of DPR/1965 and u/s 7(3) of E.P.P.S.O., 1958. Accused Sheikh Mujibur Rahman not yet produced, Issue Takid fixing 2.6.67. through Court Inspector, Dacca. Sd/- J.A. Chaudhury, 6.5.67. S.D.O. Sadar, Noakhali. ... District Special Branch Noakhali, the 8th/9th May, 67. No. 3022/38-49.

Copy, forwarded to:

Mr. S.A. Khasru, PSP., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca, for favour of information. Sd/- 8.5.67

−

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali.

Copy of Order Sheet dated 2.6.67 of Begumganj P.S. case No. 17(8) 66 U/R 47 read with Section 41(b) of the D.P.R,1965. Accd. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman not yet produced from Dacca Jail in spite of reminders. Issue takid through Court Inspr. requesting S.D.O.(S) Dacca to 30.6.67. Sd/- J. A. Chaudhury S.D.O.(S) Secret District Special Branch Noakhali, the 5th June, 1967 No. 3638/38-49 Forwarded Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P. Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca for favour of information, in continuation of this office No. 3022 dated 9.5.67. Sd/- 3.6.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali. ―

2 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman could not attend Court inside Dacca Central Jail in GR 1893/66 u/r 47(5) DPR due to knee ailment. Dacca, 3 January 1967 PHONE NO. 43844 Confidential GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca, Memo No. .... /Con. dated ... 1967. To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Homo (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca, Sub: Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman in connection with G.R. case No. 1893/66 on 6.1.67 & 7.1.67 within the Jail premises. I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with G.R. case No. 1893/66 will be held on 6.1.67 & 7.1.67 within the Jail premises. Sd/- M.U. Ullah. D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo. No. 201/(3)/Con. dated 3-1-1967. Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1. The Inspector-General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. The Dy. Inspector-General of Police, E. Pak., Dacca. (S.B) 3. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca. Sd/- 3.1.67

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail Dacca. −

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SI Abdul Wadud

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 7/1/67

Received at 18.40 A.M/P.M

Words From : DS/Pol, Addresses/(if given) City SB. Dacca. To

: DS/PL, SB, EP, Dacca.

Ref: Ramna PS Case No. 80(4)66 & GR 1893/66 u/r 47(5) DPR State Vs Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Copy of order sheet dt. 6.1.67. Today is declared as govt. Holiday & the defence is declined to give any hearing of the Case in a holiday. So the case is adjourned to 7.1.67 for Cross Examination of the remaining P.Ws. Sd/-

Telephone Operator. D.I.G/SSI may kindly see. This refers to the case of Sk. Mujibur Rahman at Dacca

Central Jail. The witness was not examined on 6.1.67 in this ground of holiday and 7.1.67 as the accused reported sick. On previous occasion also for reported sick. The next date is fixed on 28.1.67 for cross examination of witnesses. Sd/-DS/Pl, 9.1.67 −

Immediate Government of East Pakistan Office of the D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division Memo No. ........... /con. dated........... To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca. Sub : Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman on 28.1.67 in connection with GR. case No. 1893/66 within the jail premises:

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I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with GR. case No. 1893/66 will be held within the jail premises on 28.1.67. Sd/-M.U. Ullah D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Divn. Central Jail, Dacca. −

Memo No. 86/1/3/con. dated 24.1.67 Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1. The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2.

The Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca.

3.

The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca. Sd/-24.1

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Divn. Central Jail, Dacca. − Ref: Ramna P.S. Case No. 80(4)66

Copy of report of the S.A.S. of the Dacca Central Jail dated 7.1.67. ... Detenue Mr. Mujibar Rahman has developed a carbuncle in front of his left knee joint associated with temperature and swelling of the leg and he is unable to walk to Jail gate to appear before court to-day". The case has since been adjourned to 28.1.67 Sd/-9.1.67

Confidential Memo No. ... /Con. dated .... 1967. − S.B. No. 818 dt. 28/1/67 From :

D.S. (Pol) C.S.B. Dacca.

To

D.S (PL) S.B . E.P. Dacca. dt. 28.1.67.

:

Ramna P.S Case No. 80 (4) 66 u/s 47 D.P.R. G.R 1893/66. State V.S. Sk. Mojibur Rahman.

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examined

Eight

(8)

P.W.S.

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and

discharged.

To

4.2.67.

Examination of the accused u/s 342 C.R.P.C. Accessed produced and as before (trial in D.C Jail)

Sd/- A. Ahmed Magt. 1st class dt. 28.1.67.

To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 30.1

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Confidential Phone: 43844 Government of Pakistan Office of the D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca, Division Memo No......... /con. dated.................. To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan Home (Spl.) Deptt. Dacca. Sub : Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in connection with GR case No. 1893/66 within the jail premises. I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with CR case No. 1893/66 will be held on 4.2.67 with the jail premises. Sd/- M. U. Ullah. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Divn. Central Jail, Dacca. − Memo No. 135/1/3/con. dated. 1.2.67 Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1. The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. The D.I.G. of Police S.B., E.P., Dacca. 3. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B. Dacca. Sd/- 1.2.

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Divn. Central Jail, Dacca. −

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SB No. 125 dt. 4.2.67

East Pakistan Form No. 45

TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 4.2.67

Received at 18.30 A.M/P.M Words From

: S.I. Sayed Ahmed. Addresses/(if given) Court

: D.S. POL (C.S.B.) & D. S PL. S.B. E.P. Dacca.

To

Ramna P.S Case No. 80(4) 66. GR. No.1893/66 u/s 47 D.P.R State

Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Order dated 4.2.67.

Examined the Accd. (Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman ) u/s 342 Cr.P.C. He

has pleaded not guilty & claimed to be tried when the charge explain & read over to him. To 25.2.67 for defence argument. Accd. produced as before.

Sd/- A. Ahad

Magst. 1st class, Dacca.

To P. F. Sd/- 5/2

Telephone Operator. − Ans : to 342 Cr.P.C. by Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in Ramna P.S. c/no 80(4)66 u/s 47 D.P.R 1965 I have not said or done anything which was intended to bring into hatred on contempt or to excite disaffection to-words the Govt. I have always tried to criticise the measures and Policies of the Govt. in an objective manner & suggested remedies with a view to bring about real and lasting consolidation of the people of 2 wings of Pakistan and for proper and adequate arrangement for the defence of East Pak. I deny I ever intended promote feelings of enmity and hatred between the people of East & West Pak. On the other hand I have suggested a genuine Policy so that lasting feelings of brotherliness & cooperation may grow up arrange the people of 2 wings of ours. I maintain ever now that this is possible only through removal of economic

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and other disparity between the 2 wings & by stopping concentration of wealth in the hands of a few persons. I have not said or done anything to cause or fear or alarm to the people or to any section to people which may prejudice the defence of Pak. I have only emphasise that the defence arrangement of East Pak. as evident during the last complicit were not adequate. As a matter of facts the same opinion was expressed by all section of people including MNA's & M.P.A.S. I suggested construction of that the govt. should take proper and effective measures for strengthening the same. My speech has not been noted in full any places in correctly noted seeking to give a totally wrong impression. My speech taken as a whole and properly construed would go to show that whatever I said was meant only to urge the govt. to adopt measures which would have the way towards real national integration and understanding and better defence of 2 wings of the country when I spoke of Sangram (msMÖvg)

I clearly said that it must be constitutional and peaceful struggle. I never incited and meant violence of any kind to achieve the objection as they are allowed by the constitution itself. I am not guilty and absolutely innocent. Sd. Sk. Mujibur Rahman 4.2.67

Submitted, Sd/-DS/PL, 5.2.67 To PF of Sk. Mujibur Rahman Sd/-DS/PL, 23.2

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From : D.S. (Pol.) C.S.B Dacca To

: D.S. (PL) S.B. S.P. Dacca. dt. 25.2.67.

Ramna P.S. Case No. 80(4) 66 u/s 47(5) D.P.R. State. Vs Sk. Mojibur Rahman. Order : 25.2.67. Defence prayer for time to argue the Case as the

defence is not ready with paper. To 18.3.67 for defence & argument. Accused produced & as before.

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Trial conducted at the Jail premises.

To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 27.2

Sd/- A. Ahmed Mgst. 1st class 25.2.67.

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Confidential PHONE NO. 43844 Immediate

GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. ...... /Con. dated ........ 1967. To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt. Dacca. Sub : Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in connection with G.R. case No. 1893/66 within the Jail premises on 25.2.67. I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial in G.R case No. 1893 of the above named detenue will be held on 25.2.67 within the Jail premises. Sd/- M.U. Ullah

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. ... Confidential

Memo. No. 241/1(3)/Con. dated 21.2.967. Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1. The Inspector-General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. The Dy. Inspector-General of Police, S.B., E. Pak., Dacca. 3. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca Sd/- 21.2

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. −

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PHONE No. 43844 Confidential GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. ... /Con. dated ... 1967. To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca. Sub: Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman in connection with G.R. Case No. 1893/66 on 18.3.67 within the Jail premises. I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with G.R case No. 1893/66 will be held on 18.3.67 within the Jail premises. Sd/-Z. Karim. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. −

Confidential Memo. No. 338/1(3)/Con. dated 13.3.1967. Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1. 2. 3.

The Inspector-General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. The Dy. Inspector-General of Police, S.B., E. Pak., Dacca. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca.

Sd/- 13.3.67

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 19.3.67

Received at 09.48 A.M/P.M Words From : DS/Poll. Addresses/(if given) City S.B., To

: DS/PL SBEP, Dacca.

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Ref: Ramna P.S. Case no 80(4)66, u/s 47 D.P.R. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Order dt. 18-3-67. Prosecution prays for time on the ground that the P.P. has suddenly fallen ill. To 8.4.67 for defence argument. Accused produced and as before. Copy forwarded to DIG Prison, D.C. Jail for information and necessary action.

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Sd. A. Ahmed Sd/-18.3.67.

DS/PL Ref: Ramna P.S Case No. 80(4) 66 u/s 47 (5) D.P.R G.R. 1893/66. Accused Sk. Mujibar Rahman. Mr. Meshbauddin A.P.P. who was conducting the case was sick. So prosecution submitted an adjournments petition. The case was adjourned to 8.4.67 for argument. Sd/- DS/S.B. 20.3.67 To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman. DS/PL 20.3

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PHONE NO. 43844 Confidential Immediate GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prison, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 451/Con. dated. 6.4.1967. To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt. Dacca. Sub: Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in connection with case No. 893/66 on 8.4.67 within the Jail premises.

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I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with G.R. case No. 1893/66 will be held on 8.4.67 within the Jail premises. Sd/- Z. Karim. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. ... Immediate/Confidential Memo. No. 451 /1(3)/ Con. dated 6.4.1967. Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1.

The Inspector-General of Prisons, East Pakistan. Dacca.

2.

The Dy. Inspector-General of Police, S.B., E. Pak. Dacca.

3.

The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca.

Sd/- 6.6.67

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail Dacca. DS/PL, Perusal pl. for information pl. The city S.B., has been informed direct for n/a pl. Sd/-7.4.67.

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PHONE NO. 43844 Confidential/immediate GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prison, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. ..... / Con. dated......1967. To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt. Dacca. Sub: Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in connection with GR. Case No. 1893/66 on 24.4.67. I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with G.R. case No. 1893/66 will be held on 24.4.67 within the Jail premises. Sd/- Z. Karim. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca.

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Confidential Memo. No. 535/1(3)/Con. dated 22.4.1967. Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1. The Inspector-General of Prisons, S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca. 2. The Dy. Inspector-General of Police, S.B., E. Pak. Dacca. 3. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca.

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East Pakistan Form No. 45

Sd/- 22.4.67 D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca.

TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 24.4.67

Received at 12.15 A.M/P.M Words From To

: DS/Poll, Addresses/(if given) City SB : D.S. PL & ST, SB.

Ref. Ramna PS Case no 80(4)66 G.R. 1893/66 u/r 47 DPR. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. The date for the Judgment has been shifted and fixed on 27.4.67 as

per trying Magistrate is indisposed.

Sd/-24.4

Telephone Operator To P.F. of the subject. Sd/-DS/PL, 24.4

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Confidential Phone No. 43844 Government of East Pakistan Office of the D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division Memo. No........ /Con. dated........ To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan Home (Spl.) Deptt. Dacca.

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Sub: Trial of detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman in connection with GR Case No. 1893/66 on 27.4.67. I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with GR case No. 1893/66 will be held on 27.4.67 within the Jail premises. Sd/- Z. Karim. DIG of Prisons, Dacca Divn. Central Jail, Dacca. No. 566 /1 (3) /Con. dated 25.4.67 Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1.

The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca.

2.

The DIG of Police, S.B. E.P., Dacca.

3.

The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B. Dacca. Sd/- 25.4.67

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Divn. Central Jail, Dacca. − SI. A. Hossain of city SB.

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 27.4.67

Received at 18.15A.M/P.M Words From To

: DS/Pol, Addresses/(if given) City SB Dacca. : DS/PL SB. EP Dacca.

Ref. Telephone Message of SI, Sayed Ahmed II of CSB. dt. 27-4-67 at 18.00hrs. Ref : Ramna PS Case No 80 (4) 66 u/s 47 (5) DPR, GR, 1893/66. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Order dt. 27.4.67. Judgement delivered. Accd. found guilty under the Charges. He is convicted. Sentenced to suffer SI for 15 months u/s 47 (5) DPR. Seen the prayer for classification. Allowed class 1. Bail prayer rejected. Sd/- A. Ahmed Magistrate 1st Class Dacca.

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Sd/-

Telephone Operator Informed DS/PL, Sd/-

To PF of the subject. Sd/- DS/PL, 28.4

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Secret DS (Pol.) C.S.B. Dacca O/c (watch) Subject: Utterance of Sk. Mujibor Rahman in front of his supporters. Sir, I beg to submit that I had been to Dacca Central Jail today the 27 th April, 1967 from morning to evening for secret duty in c/w G.R. case no. 1893/66 U/R 47 (5) D.P.R, 1965. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. The Magistrate held his court in a Jail room and delivered the judgment of the 16.30hrs. The accused Sk. Mujibor Rahman was convicted and sentenced to suffer a S.I for 15 months. More than 15 persons belonging to various groups particularly A.L. and including a few advocates were present there. Accused Sk. Mujibor Rahman, sometimes had talks with his lawyers, other party members & students before, during and after the deliverance of the judgment but he had talks with them one by one in a very low and whispering

voice,

hardly

understood

by

me.

However,

after

the

declaration of judgment of conviction, the Magistrate and a few others including the officials left the room and the lawyers & other party members a person who remained there thronged round Sk. Mujibor Rahman. I heard Sk. Mujibor Rahman there to utter in a moderate loud voice “However, I shall now be counting on 6 Points, in front of a good numbers of lunatics, kept at a distance 20 yds. ahead of me.”

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The following persons were present & had whispering talks with the

accused: 1)

Mr. Jahid uddin (Advocate)

2)

ʺ

Kh. Mahbubul Zaman (Advocate)

3)

ʺ

M. A. Husain (Advocate)

4)

ʺ

Khalil Ahmed Tirmiji.

5)

Mrs. Amena Begam

6)

Mr. Anwar Choudhuri

7)

ʺ

A. Mannan

8)

ʺ

M. A. Razzaque −

9)

Mr. M.A. Aziz & a few others. Seen. DIG/SS(1) may kindly see ref. portions

marked ‘A’ & ‘B’. It

appears that clandestine communication (in low voice) can go on even inside the Jail. If thought proper this way be brought of the notice of the authorities concerned. Sd/-28.4.67 SSI, Can there be any communication between accd. & outsiders during trial? Pl. ask Dy. SP, Court. Sd/-28.4.67. Submitted by SSII, Sd/- SI CSB Dacca, 27.4.67, 20.30 Hrs

SS may like to see. Sd/-27.4.67

To PF. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL, 29.4

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CIB On 27.4.67 during delivery of Judgment Amena, Zahiruddin, Aziz, Golam Mostafa talked to Sk. Mujib in a low voice, He was excited. He was against suspension of 6 points activities. “I will count 6 points before these lunatics who are 20 years ahead of me.” −

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D.I.G SB Yesterday (27.4.67) when the judgment was being delivered by the Magte. Mr. Zahir Uddin. Adv. was talking with Sk. Mujibur Rahman in a very low voice. Sk. Mujibur Rahman became very angry and was telling that he would not leave and his six points at the cost of East Pakistan. At this Mr. Zahir Uddin face became gloomy. Then Sk. Mujibur Rahman was talking with Mrs. Amena Begum and Mr. Mustafa. During the time of delivery of judgment was talking with Mrs. Amena Begum and others and was not talking with Mr. Zahir Uddin. From the trend of talk of Sk. Mujibur Rahman it appears that he will stick to his six points. Submitted Sd/-Dy. S.P. SB. 28.4.67

SSI to pl. see, Sd/-28.4.67

−

SSI As desired I contacted Court Dy. S. Police over phone. He is of opinion that communication between accused & outsider during trial in a court cannot be stopped legally, only the trying magistrate can do so if he feels disturbed.

−

Sd/DS/PL 28.4.67

S.B. No. 661 dt. 22.5.67 ASI. Obaidul Haque

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 22.5.67

Received at 20.25 A.M/P.M Words From To

: DS/Pol., CSB Addresses/(if given) City SB Dacca. : DS/PL SB EP, Dacca.

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CR appeal case no 74/1967, was filed by Sk. Mujibur Rahman on 20.5.67 in Sessions Court Dacca against his conviction in Ramna PS case no 80 (4) 66. Sd/Telephone Operator To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/Pl, 23.5

−

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date : 31.5

Received at 10.25 A.M/P.M Words From To

: D/S Poll., CSB Addresses/(if given) City SB Dacca. : DS/PL ...

Cr. appeal case no 74/67 filed by Sk. Mujibur Rahman in the

Court Session Judge Dacca against his conviction in Ramna PS

case No 80(4) 66. Hearing date has been fixed on 29.6.67. Bail bond of Sk. Mujibur Rahman has not been furnished on 30.5.67. Sd/-31.5 Telephone Operator To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman Sd/-DS/PL, 31.5

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Office of the Superintendent of Police, Dacca. Memo. No. dt. To The Deputy Commissioner, Dacca. Sub : Criminal appeal No. 74/67 in the Court of Sessions Judge, Dacca against the conviction order passed by Mr. Afseruddin Ahmed, Magistrate 1st Class, Dacca in Ramna P.S. Case No. 80 dated 17.4.66 u/s 47(5) of D.P.R. 1965. State Vs. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. (G.R. No. 1893/66).

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Accused Sk. Mujibur Rahman was convicted on 27.4.67 by Mr. Afsaruddin Ahmed. Magistrate 1st Class, Dacca and sentenced him to undergo simple imprisonment for 15 months under Sub-Rule 5 of Rule 47 of the Defence of Pakistan Rules of 1965 on the charges that on 20.3.66 the accused delivered a prejudicial speech in public meeting at Paltan Maidan which was intended or was likely to bring into hatred or contempt or excite disaffection towards the Govt. of Pakistan to promote feelings of enmity and hatred between different classes of citizens of Pakistan; to cause fear or alarm to the public or to any section of the public; to influence the conduct or attitude of the public or of any section of the public in manner likely to be prejudicial to the defence of Pakistan. Against the above conviction order, the convict has preferred an appeal in the Court of Session Judge, Dacca and the learned Sessions Judge has fixed 19.6.67 for hearing. On 12.6.67 Mr. A. Alim, Advocate Public Prosecutor, Dacca and Mr. Masbahuddin Advocate, A.P.P., Dacca reported that Mr. Brohi a lawyer of the Supreme Court will appear and argue the case for the defence before the Sessions Judge, Dacca on 19.6.67. They also apprehend that fine points of law are likely to be raised by Mr. Brohi during the hearing of the appeal. They are therefore of the view that it would be better if a lawyer of the calibre of Mr. Brohi appears for the prosecution also to argue the prosecution case and meet the fine points of law, likely to be raised. I would therefore, request you to kindly move the Government for the appointment of a suitable lawyer to argue the case for prosecution in the Court of Sessions Judge, Dacca on 19.6.67. An early action may kindly be taken in the matter. Sd/-

Superintendent of Police, Dacca. Memo, No. 8706/1(3) E dt. 13.6.67. Copy forwarded to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Dacca Range, Dacca, and Assistant Inspector-General of Police, East Pakistan, Dacca for favour of information. Sd/-

Superintendent of Police, Dacca.

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Secret/Immediate Memo No. ... /606-48PF dt. ... . Copy forwarded to Home Secretary to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Dacca of favour of appointing a suitable lawyer. for D.I.G. S.B. E.P. Next note issue action at P.6821

Dacca.

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Immediate By Spl. Messenger Phones. 44231/85-43025. Secret East Pakistan Form No. 5 All communications should give the Number, Date and Subject of any previous Correspondence

Government of East Pakistan OFFICE OF THE Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca. Memorandum No. 8307, dated… ... the 15.6.1967

To Mr. B. Ahmed, C.S.P., Secretary to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Department, Dacca. Subject : Appointment of a suitable lawyer to argue the case of Sk. Mujibur Rahman in the Court of District & Sessions Judge, Dacca. In forwarding herewith a copy of Memo. No. 8706/1(3) E dated 13.6.67 from S.P., Dacca. I would request you kindly to consider the appointment of a suitable lawyer to argue the case in the Court of District and Sessions Judge, Dacca on 19.6.67. It is understood that the L.R. had been moved by the D.C. for the appointment of a good lawyer. Sd/- 15.6.67

for (A.M. Mesbahuddin) Dy. Inspector-General of Police Special Branch, E.P., Dacca. −

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East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE A.M/P.M. Date : 19.6.67.

Handed in at

Received at 16.45 A.M/P.M Words From

: S.I Syed Ahmed II (CSB) Addresses/(if given) Sadar Ct. Dacca

To

: DS/Pol. C.S.B, DS/PL S.B, E.P, Dacca CR. appeal no. 74/67 with reference to Ramna P.S c/no. 80(4)66

filed by Sk. Mujibur Rahman agt. his conviction. No hearing was held today. To 15.7.67 for hearing. Sd/-19.6.67 Telephone Operator. To P.F. of the subject. Sd/- DS/PL 20.6

− S.I. FORM 6, 1963

Secret Immediate MEMORANDUM FORM GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN HOME . (POLITICAL) Department. SECTION-I, ............ Branch. Memorandum No. 544-Poll. /s (I) dated the 17th Aug. 1967. To

: The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca.

Subject : Criminal appeal No. 74/67 in the Court of Sessions Judge, Dacca. State Vs. Shaikh Mujibur Rahman (G.R. Case No. 1893/66). Reference : ... The undersigned is directed to let this department know the present position of the case at an early date. Sd/- 17.8.67

Signature ...... Designation .... Section officer.. Government of East Pakistan. −

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Secret/Immediate No. 11728/606-48 PF (Pt.28) dt. 28.8.67 To The S.O. Home (Poll.) Deptt. Section-I, Dacca. Subject : Criminal appeal No. 74/67 with Court of Session Judge, Dacca, State vs: Sk. Mujibur Rahman (GR case No. 1893/66). Ref : Home (Poll.) Deptt. M/No. 544-Poll /S(I) dt. 17.8.67. The next date of hearing of the above mentioned case has been fixed on 31.8.67. The detenue was granted bail on 29.5.67 by the Sessions Judge, Dacca but he is now detained under rule 32 of the DPR, 1965. Sd/- 26.8 for D.I.G. S.B. E.P. Dacca.

− S.I. FORM 6, 1963

Secret/Immediate MEMORANDUM FORM GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN HOME (POLITICAL) Department. SECTION-1, ................. Branch. Memorandum No. 712- Poll/S(I) , dated the 9th Nov. 1967. To

: The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca.

Subject : Criminal appeal No. 74/67 in the Court of Sessions Judge, Dacca. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman (G.R. No. 1893/66). Reference : His Memo. No. 11728 dated 18.10.67. ... The undersigned is directed to request that the present position of the case may please be informed to this Department immediately. Signature ... Sd/- 9.11.67. Designation ... Section Officer, Government of East Pakistan. ―

3 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman granted ‘Ad interim Bail’ in connection with CR Case No. 409(1)/66 dated 22-4-1966 of Mymensingh by District and Session Judge but cancelled on 5.5.1966 and directed the surety to produce him on 10.5.1967. Mymensingh, 4 January 1967 S.I Lal Khan of DSB Mymensingh

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 4.1.67

Received at 16.15 A.M/P.M Words From

: DIO (1) Addresses/(if given) DSB Mymensingh

To

: DS/PL, SB,EP, Dacca.

Ref.

C.R. Case No. 409(1)/66 dt. 22.4.66 of Mymensingh district u/r 47(5) DPR, 7(3) EPPSO & 153A PPC. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Copy of O.S:- The case was fixed on 3.1.67 but the accd. was not

produced. So the date of hearing has been fixed for 2.2.67 for the production of the accd. Sd/-

Telephone Operator. To P.F. Sd/-DS/PL, 5.1.67

− Telephone Message

From : DS/PL To Ref.

: D.I.O.1 Mymensingh. C.R Case No. 409(1)/66 dt. 22.4.66 of Mymensingh Dist. u/r 47(5) of the D.P.R/65 at 7(3) E.P.P.S.O/58 & 153A P.P.C State Vs Sk. Mujibur Rahman.

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3.1.67 was fixed for the case. Please let me know over phone to-day along with the Copy of order sheet, the next date of the Case. Sd/- 4.1.67 DS/PL Phone line of Mymensingh is out of order. Sd/- 4.1.67 13.10 hrs.

− Copy of order sheet dated 3.1.67 in the court of Mr. A. Wadud, Magistrate, 1 st Class, in connection with C.R. case No. 409(1) 66 dt. 22.4.66 u/s 47 (5) D.P.R, 7(3) E.P.P.S.O. and 153 (A) PPC. STATE VS. Sk. Mujibur Rahman.

3.1.67. "Accused not produced. To 2.2.67". Sd/- A. Wadud,

S.D.O., Sadar (South) Mymensingh. 3.1.67.

... Phone: 41 Secret District Special Branch Mymensingh the 5th., 1967. No. 126/42-66. Jany. Copy forwarded to S. A Khasru., PSP., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B.E.P., Dacca for information in continuation of this office No. 12037/42-66 dt. 12.12.66. Sd/- 5.1.67

Supdt. of Police, DSB. Mymensingh.

− (SI Lal Miyan of Mym.DSB)

Immediate East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date : 3.2.67.

Received at 15.45 A.M/P.M Words From : SP. DSB Addresses/(if given) Mymensingh To

: DS/PL SB. EP Dacca

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Ref. G.R. Case No. 409 (1) 66 dt. 22.4.66 of Mym. district u/r 47(5) of D.P.R. and 7(3) EPPSO and u/s 153 P.P.C. St. Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Orders dt. 2.2.67 Accd. not produced. Next date fixed on 4.3.67. Sd/- A. Wadud

Magistrate 1st Class, Mym. 2.2.67 for SDO (S)

Sd/- 3.2.67

Telephone Operator. DS/PL inform over phone. To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL

−

COPY OF ORDER SHEET DATED 3.1.67 IN THE COURT OF MR. A. WADUD MAGISTRATE, 1 ST. CLASS, IN CONNECTION WITH C.R. CASE No. 409(1) U/S 47 (5) D. P. R. 7(3) E.P.P.S.O./58 AND 153 A. P.P.C. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman.

3.1.67. "ACCUSED NOT PRODUCED. To 2.2.67. SD. A. WADUD S.D.O. (SOUTH MYMENSINGH). 3.1.67. ... PHONE : 41 Secret DISTPICT SPECIAL BRANCH MYMENSINGH, THE 5th MARCH/67. NO. 126/42-66. COPY FORWARDED TO MR. S.A. KHASRU., PSP., SPL. SUPDT. OF POLICE, SB. E.P., DACCA FOR INFORMATION IN CONTINUATION OF THIS OFFICE No. 12037/42-66 DT. 12.12.66. SD. N. ZAMAN CHAUDHURY. FOR SUPDT. OF POLICE, DSB. MYMENSINGH. −

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DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH MYMENSINGH, THE 9TH MARCH/67. NO. 2011/R. 832./2-67 GENL. PHONE:- 41 Secret To MR. S.A. KHASRU., P.S.P. SPL. SUPDT. OF POLICE, SB. E.P. DACCA. REF : YOUR NO. 1906/2-67 GENL. DT. 14.2.67. A COPY OF THIS OFFICE NO. 126/42-66 DT. 5.1.67 IS SENT HEREWITH AS DESIRED. Sd/- 9.3.67

SUPDT. OF POLICE, DSB. MYMENSINGH. − COPY OF ORDER SHEET DT. 4.3.67 IN THE COURT OF S.D.O. (SOUTH ) IN CONNECTION WITH CR. CASE NO. 409(1) 66 u/s 47(5) D.P.R., 7(3) E.P.S.O./58 AND 153A PPC. State Vs. SK. Mujibur Rahman.

@ 3.67. ACCD. NOT PRODUCED. To 1.4.67. SD. A. WADUD. FOR SDO(S). ... PHONE : 41 Secret DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH MYMENSINGH, THE 9th MARCH/67. No. 2012/42-66.

COPY FORWARDED TO:MR. S.A. KHASRU., PSP., SPL. SUPDT. OF POLICE, SB., EP., DACCA FOR INFORMATION Sd/- 9.3.67

SUPDT. OF POLICE, DSB. MYMENSINGH. −

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Copy of order sheet dt. 4.3.67 Immediate Copy of order dt. 1.4.67. in the court of S.D.O. (South) Mymensingh in connection with C.R. case No. 409(I)66 u/s 47 (5) DPR 7(3) E.P.P.S.O/58 and 153A PPC. STATE Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. ... 1.4.67 Accd. not produced. To 1.5.67. Sd. A. Wadud. for S.D.O.(S)., 1.4.67. ... Phone- 41 Secret/Immediate District Special Branch Mymensingh, the 19th April, 1967. No. 3620/42-66. Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru., PSP., Spl. Supdt. of Police, SB.E.P, Dacca for information. Sd/- 19.4.67

Supdt. of Police, DSB., Mymensingh. − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 11.4.67

Received at 13.17 A.M/P.M Words From : SP. DSB. Addresses/(if given) Mymensingh. To

:

DS/PL

Case agst. Sk. Mujib next date fixed for 1.5.67 Sd//-11/4/67

Telephone Operator To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 11/5



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Copy of order sheet in respect of Direct Case No. 409(1)66 of Mymensingh. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. ... 1.5.67. Accd. not produced. To 29.5.67. Sd/- M.R. Chaudhury. S.D.O.(S) Mymensingh. ... Phone:-41 Secret District Special Branch Mymensingh, the 3rd May/67. No. 4175/42-66. Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru., PSP., Spl. Supdt. of Police, SB. E.P., Dacca for information. Sd/-3.5.67

Supdt. of Police, DSB. Mymensingh. − REF : C.R. CASE No. 409(1) 66 u/s 47(5) D.P.R./65 ETC. AGAINST Sk, MUJIBUR RAHMAN. ... “Sk. MUJIBUR RAHMAN WAS GRANTED ADINTERIM BAIL” 25.4.66 BY

DISTRICT

AND

SESSION

JUDGE,

MYMENSINGH

BUT

THIS

ADINTERIM BAIL WAS CANCELLED ON 5.5.66 BY THE SAID SESSION JUDGE, DIRECTING THE SURETY TO PRODUCE HIM ON 10.5.67. AFTER THAT NO FRESH BAIL PETITION WAS MOVED AT MYMYEMSINGH NEXT DATE OF HEARING OF THE CASE IS ON 29.5.67”. ... PHONE: 41 Secret/Immediate DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH MYMENSINGH, THE 10TH MAY/67. No 4506/42-66.

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COPY FORWARDED TO:MR. S.A. KHASRU., PSP., SPL. SUPDT. OF POLICE, SB. E.P., DACCA FOR INFORMATION. Sd/- 10.5.67

SUPDT. OF POLICE, DSB. MYMENSINGH. − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 30.5.67.

Received at 14.30 A.M/P.M Words From : S.P, DSB Addresses/(if given) Mymensingh To

: DS/PL SB. Direct case no. 409(1) 66 against Sk. Mujibur Rahman has been

fixed for 27.6.67. Sd/Telephone Operator To P.F. of subject. Sd/-DS/PL, 31.5

−

Copy of

Order sheet of Direct case No. 409(1) of 1966. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. ... 29.5.67. Accd. not produced. To 27.6.67. Sd. M.R. Choudhury S.D.O. (Sadar) Mymensingh. ...

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Phone : 41 Secret District Special Branch Mymensingh, the 31st May/67. No. 5087 /42-66. Copy forwarded to:Mr. S.A. Khasru., PSP., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca for information. Sd/-31.5.67

Supdt. of Police, DSB Mymensingh. − Copy of order sheet dt. 27.6.67 in respect of Case No. 409(I) 66 u/s.153-A P.P.C., 7(3) of E.P.P.S.O./58 and rule 47(5) of D.P.R/65. ... State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. 27.6.67. Accd. not produced . To 27.7.67. Sd. M.R. Chowdhury. S.D.O. (South). ... Phone :- 41 Secret/Immediate District Special Branch Mymensingh, the 30th June/67. No. 5848/42-66. Copy forwarded to:Mr. S.A. Khasru., P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B. E.P., Dacca for favour of information. Sd/- 30.6.67

Supdt. of Police, DSB., Mymensingh. − COPY OF ORDER SHEET DT. 27.7.67. REF: DIRECT CASE NO. 409(1)66. U/S 153A. IPC, 7(3) E.P.P.S.O/58 AND RULE 47(3) D.P.R.

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STATE VS. MR. SK. MUJIBUR RAHMAN. 27.7.67 ACCD. NOT PRODUCED. TO 26.8.67. FOR ACCD. SD. M.R. CHAWDHURY. S.D.O. (SOUTH). ... PHONE:- 2641 Secret DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH MYMENSINGH, THE 2ND AUGUST/67. NO. 6803/42-66. COPY FORWARDED TO:MR. S.A. KHASRU., PSP., SPL. SUPDT. OF POLICE, S.B.,E.P., DACCA FOR FAVOUR OF HIS INFORMATION. Sd/- 2.8.67

for SUPDT. OF POLICE, DSB. MYMENSINGH. − Immediate Copy of order sheet. dt. 26.8.67. Ref : Case No. 409(I) 66 u/s 153A P.P.C, 7 (3) E.P. P.S.O. and rule 47 (5) D.P.R. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. 26.8.67 Accd. not produced. Immediate To 25.9.67. Sd. A. Wadud. for SDO(S)., Mymensingh. ... Phone: 2641 Secret District Special Branch Mymensingh, dt. 28th August/67. No. 7394/42-66. Copy forwarded to:1. Mr. S.A. Khasru., P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B. E.P., for information.

Sd/- 28.8.67

Supdt. of Police, DSB. Mymensingh. −

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East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 27.9.67

Received at 13.50 A.M/P.M Words From

: SP-DSB Addresses/(if given) Mymensingh

To

: DS/PL SB

Ref. Case No 409(1)66 u/s 153(A) P.P.C State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Next date fixed 25.10.67 for hearing. Telephone Operator. To PF of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL 28.9

−

COPY OF ORDER SHEET DT. 25.9.67 IN CONNECTION WITH C.R CASE NO. 409(1) 66 U/S 153A PPC, 7(3) E.P.P.S.O AND 47 (5) D.P.R. STATE VS SK. MUJIBUR RAHMAN. ... 25.9.67 ACCD. NOT PRODUCED. ISSUE TAKID. TO 25.10.67 FOR ACCD. SD. M.R. CHOWDHURY. SDO (S) MYMENSINGH 25.9.67 ... PHONE : 2641 Secret DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH MYMENSING, THE 28TH SPETR. /67. NO. 8268/42-66. COPY FORWARDED TO:MR. S.A. KHASRU., PSP., SPL. SUPDT. OF POLICE, SB. EP., DACCA FOR INFORMATION. Sd/- 28.9.67

SUPDT. OF POLICE, DSB. MYMENSINGH. −

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Copy of order sheet dt. 25.10.67. Ref : Case No. 409(I) 66 u/s 153A. PPC., 7(3) EPPSO and rule 47 (3) of D.P.R./65. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. 25.10.67. Accd. Mr. Sk. M. Rahman is not produced. To 25.11.67. for accd . Sd. M.R Choudhury., SDO(S) 25.10.67. Phone: 2641 Secret District Special Branch Mymensigh, the 31st Octr/67. No. 9360/42-66.

Copy forwarded to:Mr. S.A. Khasru., PSP.,

Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B.E.P., Dacca for information. Sd/- 31.10.67

Supdt. of Police, DSB. Mymensingh. − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 28.X.67.

Received at 19.15 A.M/P.M Words From : SP DSB Addresses/(if given) Mym. To

: DS-PL SB

Ref. C.R. Case No 9(1)66 dt. 22.4.66 U/R 47 (5) of the D.P.R agst. Shaikh Mujibar Rahman. The next date of the case is 25.11.67. Sd/-

Telephone Operator. To PF of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL 31.10

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Secret/Immediate No. 15706/606-48 P.F dt. 10.11.67. To The S.P. D.S.B; Mymensingh. Ref : Your no. 9360/42-66 dt. 31.10.67. reg. trial of C.R. Case No. 409(1) 66 u/s. 153A 7(3) E.P.P.S.O & 47(5) DPR against Sk. Mujibur Rahman. The above, named accused will be made available for trial at Mymensingh Court after disposal of the cases now pending against him at Dacca Court.

Sd/- 9.11.67

for D.I.G. S.B. E.P. Dacca.

2 drafts one below Pl. Reply at P. 7032

− W/C. Jalaluddin

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 27.11.67.

Received at 9.45 A.M/P.M Words From : S.P.D.S.B Addresses/(if given) Mymensingh : SSII/DS.PL SB.E.P. DACCA.

To

Ref. C.R. Case No. 409(1) 66 dt. 22.4.66 of this Dist U/R 47(5) D.P.R./65, 7(3) E.P.P.S.O/58 and 153A. P.P.C. against Sk. Mujibur Rahman and your phone message dt. 27.11.67. The next date of the case is on 28.12.67. Sd/-

Telephone Operator. To P.F of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL 28.11

−

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Immediate

COPY OF ORDER SHEET DT. 25.11.67. REF: DIRECT CASE NO. 409(1) 66 U/S 153A PPC, 7(3) E.P.P.S.O. STATE Vs. SK. MUJIBUR RAHMAN. ... 25.11.67 ACCD. NOT PRODUCED. ISSUE TAKID. To 28.11.67. FOR ACCD. SD. M. R. CHAUDHURY. S.D.O. (S). PHONE : 2641 Secret

DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH MYMENSINGH, THE 29TH NOVE., 1967. No. 10113/42-66. COPY FORWARDED FOR FAVOUR OF INFOMATION TO:1. MR. S.A.KHASRU., P.S.P., SPL. SUPDT. OF POLICE, SB. EP., DACCA. Sd/- 29.11.67

SUPDT. OF POLICE, DSB. MYMENSINGH. − PHONE : 2641 Secret/Immediate DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH MYMENSINGH, THE 16th. DECE/67. NO. 10442/ R.7570/606-48 P.F TO MR. S. A. KHASRU., PSP., SPL. SUPDT. OF POLICE, SB. E.P., DACCA. REF : YOUR NO. 15706/606-48 P.F. DT. 10.11.67. REGARDING TRIAL OF C.R. CASE NO. 409(1) 66 U/S 153A, 7(3) EPPSO AND 47(5) D.P.R. AGAINST SK. MUJIBUR RAHMAN. DY. SECRETARY, HOME (POLL.) DEPARTMENT, GOVT. OF E.P., WAS REQUESTED BY D.I.G OF POLICE, SB. (VIDE) SB No. 10840(7)/606-48 P.F.(L)

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DT. 24.6.66 TO ARRANGE TRIAL OF C.R CASE No. 409(1) 66 OF MYM. U/S 47(5) OF D.P.R./65 SEC. 7(3) E.P.P.S.O. AND 153A PPC AGAINST SK. MUJIBUR RAHMAN ALONG WITH OTHER CASES INSIDE THE DACCA CENTRAL JAIL. IN THE MEMO UNDER REFERENCE IT IS STATED THAT THE ACCD. WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN MYMENSINGH AFTER DISPOSAL OF CASES PENDING AGAINST HIM IN DACCA COURT. IN VIEW OF THE ABOVE, THIS OFFICE MAY KINDLY BE INTIMATED IF THE CASE WILL BE TRIED IN DACCA OR AT MYMENSINGH. NEXT DATE OF HEARING OF THE CASE HAS BEEN FIXED FOR 28.12.67. Sd/- 16.12.67

SUPDT. OF POLICE, D.S.B., MYMENSINGH. ―

4 Fazilatun Nessa along with their children met husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman detained in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 9 January 1967 Mrs.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

To

Phone : 42561 677. Dhanmandi R.A... Road No. 32 DACCA- 2 Date. 9.1.1967.

The D.I.G Police. S.B. Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to state that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a detenue under D.P.R in the Dacca Central Jail & I want to meet with him along with children and relatives. I would therefore request you to kindly grant me an interview which is due on Tuesday the 10th, Jan, 1967. The following members will accompany me.

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1. Sheikh Kamaluddin

:

Son

2. Hasina Sheikh

:

daughter

”

3. Mominul Haque

:

brother

”

brother in law

”

4. Sheikh Abdul Kader Jilani :

of the detenue

Thanking you,

Yours Faithfully

Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa

Last int. held on 29.12.66. P164

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 10.1.1967. No. 378. To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have a special interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 3.30 PM on 11.1.67 in presence of S. B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1.

Mrs. Fazilatunnessa

2.

3.

Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin

4.

5.

”

Miss Hasina Sheikh ”

Mominul Hoque

Sk. Abdul Kader Jalani

Sd/- 10.1.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of police S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca Memo. No. 378/1 dated 10.1.67. Copy forwarded to Mr..... of 677, Dhanmandi, R/A Rd. No. 32, Dacca, for information. Sd/for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. 10.1.67

―

5 Pakistan– A Political Study by Keith Collard, sent to DPR Prisoner Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dacca Central Jail withheld. Dacca, 10 January 1967 D.S. P.L. Ref. D.C. Jail memo No. 1719/con. dated 28.12.66. The English book 'Pakistan, a Political study' by Keith Collard, meant for D.P.R. Prisoner Sk. Mujibur Rahman of D.C. jail contains political history of

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Pakistan from the day of its birth till 1958. It contains various discussion about two nation theory minority problem, cause of Pakistan's conflict with India about Kashmir & other issues etc. It also contains a summary of constitution of Pakistan, 1956. At page I Para I of the book it has been written that Pakistan does not possess a history of national unity, it has no common language nor uniform culture. It is neither a geographical nor an economic unit, the force behind its establishment was based very largely on a footing of in security etc. At pages 194 (last Para) & 195 (1 st Para) it has been written that European & American observers instinctively feel that the concept of a nation & a state whose unity depends almost entirely on religion is an anomaly etc. At page 239 Para 2 & 3 it has been alleged that one of the most distressing features in political life in Pakistan has been the continuous refusal to take the Hindus at their word and to treat them as potential fifth column etc. At page 265 Para I, it has been commented that when it comes to making a career in Pakistan there is the constant fear, not always justified but always present that either now or in future the interests of the Hindus will suffer on account of religious prejudice etc. At page 306 Para 2 it has been remarked about Kashmir that an armed revolt of Muslims was under way in Poonch. In October, the Muslim rebels were joined by tribesmen from the North West frontier. The govt. of Pakistan has denied repeatedly that it was responsible for tribal invasion but it seems clear that many local officials but their assistance etc. The aforesaid remarks passed in the book appear to be objectionable & moreover it is a book on Political history of Pakistan within by a foreign author & meant for D.P.R Pr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman who is not a student of any Political Science.

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In view of the where the book may as such be withheld if approved. Sd/O/C Censor 10.1.67. S.S.I. may kindly see the comment of O/C Censor who suggest for withholding the book. I do not agree with him. The book may be passed.

Sd/- 11.1.67 DS/PL

Pl. withheld it. Sd/-14/1

DS/PL. Kindly see. Sd/- 14/1, SCO

Seen. Pl. withheld. Sd/- DS/PL, 14/1.



6 Fazilatun Nessa and their children met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 14 January 1967 Mrs.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

To

Phone : 42561 677, Dhanmandi R.A. Road No. 32 DACCA- 2 Date. 14.1.1967.

The D.I.G Police. S.B. Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to inform you that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is at present a detenue at Dacca Central Jail under D.P.R. I along with my children and some relatives want to meet with him on account of the holy Id festival. Our ‘Id’ will be an unhappy one if we do not get the chance to meet with him.

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I would therefore request you to kindly grant us a special interview with him today, the 14th January, 1967. The names of children and relatives who will accompany me are being mentioned below. 1. Sheikh Kamaluddin

:

Son

3. Sheikh Abdul Kader Jilani

:

brother in law

2. Hasina Sheikh

4. Sheikh Akram Hossain

:

:

daughter "

Thanking you,

Yours Faithfully Fazilatun Nessa

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 14.1.1967. To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca.

No. 517.

Kindly allow the following persons to have a special interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk.Mujibur Rahman at 3.30 P.M. on 14.1.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1.

Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa

2.

Mr.

3.

”

”

Abdul Kader Jilani

4.

”

”

Akram Hossain

5.

Sk. Kamaluddin

Hasina Sheikh

Sd/- 14.1.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca Memo. No. 517/1 dated 14.1.67. Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatun

Nessa.

R.A....Road. No. 32, Dacca-2, for information.

of 677,

Dhanmandi,

Sd/- 14.1.67 for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

− Sir,

S.S. 1 /DS (PL) As ordered I attended the interview of D.P.R. Prisoner Sk. Mujibur

Rahman with his wife & 4 other relatives on 14.1.67 between 16.00 & 17.00 hrs. in the Central Jail Dacca. During the period of interview they did not discuss anything political except private & family matters. Y.O.S



Sd/- 16.1.67

7 Sandwip PS Case No. 9(4)66 under rule 47 DPR 1965 & 7(3) EPPSO 1958 instituted against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Chittagong, 17 January 1967 (DIO I)

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 17.1.67.

Received at 14.50 A.M/P.M Words From : SP. DSB Addresses/(if given) Chittagong To

: DS-PL Reference phone message regarding case against Mr. Sk. Mujibur

Rahman .

The next date of the case has been fixed for 20.2.67. Copy of the

order sheet will followed. Sd/- 17.1.67 Telephone Operator

To P. F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman Sd/-DS/PL, 18.1.67

− Copy of order sheet dated 16.1.67 of Sandwip P.S. case No. 9(4)66. Sandwip G.R. No. 22/66 u/s 47(5) DPR 1965 & 7(3) EPSO 1958. ... State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Accused. No report from the S.D.O. Dacca. Issue urgent takid fixing 20.2.67. Sd. S.U. Majumder, S.D.O. (N) Chittagong 16.1.67.

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District Special Branch Chittagong 17.1.67. No. 267 Copy forwarded to Mr. S. A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S. B., E.P. Dacca for information and necessary action with ref: Phone message dated 17.1.67. Sd/- 17.1.67

Supdt. of Police, DSB., Chittagong. − Copy of order sheet dt. 20.2.67. Ref : Sandwip P.S. Case No. 9 (4) 66 u/s 47(5) DPR, 1965 & 7 (3) EPSO, 1958. State Vs Sk. Mujibur Rahman. ... No report received from S.D.O.(S), Dacca. Issue reminder Telegraphically. To 3-3-67. Sd/- N. Ahmed. S.D.O. (North), Chittagong.

... Secret PHONE: 5827 DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH CHITTAGONG, THE 22.2/67. No. 979/104-49. Copy forwarded to Mr. S. A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca for information in continuation of this office memo. No. 267/104-49, dt. 171-67 and in confirmation of this office telephone message dt. 22.2.67 addressed to S.B. Sd/- 22.2

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Chittagong. −

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DIO Chittagong

Immediate

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE A.M/P.M. Date: 22.2.67.

Handed in at

Received at 17.00 hrs. A.M/P.M Words From : S.P.D.S.B Addresses/(if given) Chittagong To

: SS.I/DS/PL SB. E.P. DACCA Reference your phone message regarding the case instituted against

Sk. Mujibur Rahman of at Sandwip Police Station vide Sandwip P.S. Case No. 9(4) 66 under rule 47 D. P. R. 1965 & 7(3) EPPSO 1958. Copy of order sheet dt. 20.2.67 is as follows:- No report received from SDO South Dacca. Issue reminder telegraphically. To 3.3.67. Sd/- N. Ahmed. SDO North, Chittagong. Sd/-22.2.67

Telephone Operator Seen pl. put up in P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman & show Mr. Luthfor Rahman D.S. Sd/DS/Pl, 23.2

−

S.B No 354 WC Julfikar Ali.

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 14.3.67.

Received at 13.15 A.M/P.M Words From : SP DSB Addresses/(if given) Chittagong To

: DS/PL SB

Ref. Sandwip P.S. Case no 9(4) 66 u/r 47 (5) DPR to 7(3) EPSO Estate Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman Order dt. 3.3.67

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No report from SDO (S) Dacca. Issue reminder. To 15.3.67 Sd/- N. Ahmed. S.D.O. North. Ctg.

Sd/-

Telephone Operator.

Pl. put up in P.F. Sd/-DS/PL, 15.7

−

Copy of Order Sheet, dt. 3.3.67. Ref. Sandwip P.S. Case No. 9(4) 66 u/r 47 (5) DPR, 1965 and 7(3)EPSO. Sandwip G.R. 22/66. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. No report from the S.D.O. (S), Dacca. Issue reminder to 15-3-67. Sd/- N. Ahmed. S.D.O.(N), Ctg.

... Secret PHONE: 5827 DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH CHITTAGONG, THE 14.3.67. No. 1580/104-49.

Copy forwarded to Mr. S. A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police., S.B., E.P., Dacca for information in continuation of this office memo. No. 979/104-49, dt. 222-67. Sd/- 14.3.67

Supdt. of Police D.S.B., Chittagong.

− Copy of Order Sheet, dated. 15-3-67. Ref. Sandwip P.S. Case No. 9(4)66 u/r 47(5) D.P.R. 1965 and 7(3)EPSO. Sandwip G.R. 22/66. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. ... No. report from the S.D.O.(S), Dacca as yet. Issue urgent reminder 31-3-67.

...

Sd/- S.A. Matin. S.D.O. (N), Ctg.

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Secret Phone: 5827 DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH CHITTAGONG, THE 16.3.67. No. 1740/104-49. Copy forwarded to Mr. S. A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police., S.B., E.P., Dacca for information in continuation of this office memo. No. 1580/104-49, dt. 143-67. This is in confirmation to our telephone message dated 16-3-67 addressed to S.B. Sd/- 16.3.67.

Supdt. of Police D.S.B., Chittagong. − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 16.3.67.

Received at 14.25 A.M/P.M Words From : SP DSB Addresses/(if given) Chittagong To

: DS-PL Reference Ctg. Sandwip P.S Case No 9(4) 66 u/r 47(5) DPR & 7(3)

E.P.P.S.O against Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Next date fixed for 31.3.67. Sd/- 16.3.67 Telephone Operator. To P.F of Sk. Mujibur Rahman Sd/-DS/PL, 16.3

−

(DIO Abdul Mannan) Immediate

East Bengal Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 1.4.67.

Received at 19.55 A.M/P.M Words

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From : Dy. S.P. DSB Addresses/(if given) Chittagong : DS-PL

To

Copy of order sheet dt. 31.3.67. Ref. Sandwip P.S. Case No. 9(4) 66 u/r 47(5) D.P.R., 65 & 7(3)

E.P.P.S.O., 58.G.R. 22/66. Accd. Sk. Mujibur Rahman

31.3.67 Accd. not produced. Seen the report of S.D.O.(S) Dacca stating

that the accd. cannot be produced from Dacca before the disposal of the case against the accd. in Dacca Court to 31-5-67. … Sd/- S.U. Mazumder, S.D.O.(N), Ctg. Sd/-

Telephone Operator. Seen. Pl. put up in the P.F. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Sd/- DS/PL

−

Copy of Order Sheet dt. 31-3-67. Ref: Sandwip P.S. Case No. 9(4)66 U/R 47(5) DPR, 1965 and 7(3) EPSO, 1958. G.R. 22/66. Accd. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Accd. not produced. Seen the report of the S.D.O.(S) Dacca stating that the accd. cannot be produced from Dacca before the disposal of the case against the accd. in Dacca Court to 31-5-67. … Sd/- S.U. Mazumder, S.D.O. (N), Ctg. Secret Phone: 5827 DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH CHITTAGONG, THE 3.4.67. No. 1977/104-49.

Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca for information in continuation of this office memo. No. 1740/104-49, dt.163-67. Sd/- 1.4.67

Supdt. of Police, DSB., Chittagong. −

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East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 14.4.67.

Received at 13.35 A.M/P.M Words From

: DIO(1) Addresses/(if given) SB Chittagong.

To

: DS/PL SB. EP. Dacca. Copy of order sheet of G.R. 23/66 Sandwip P.S. case no 10 dt.

23.4.66 u/r 47(5) DPR of 1965 and 7(3) of EPPSO state Vs. M.A. Aziz as follows. 10.4.67, Accd. ........ filed his Hazira. Surety to produce his on 29.4.67. Sd/Telephone Operator To P.F. of Sk Mujibur Rahman. Sd/-DS/PL, 15.4

− (Original at P. 268 of 28/54 P.F.) Secret

Dist. Spl. Branch Chittagong, the 7.6.67. No. 3338/104-49. To Mr. S. A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B. E.P., Dacca. Ref : This office Memo. Nos. 2814/104-49, dt. 16.5.67 and 1977/104-49, dt. 3.4.67. In continuation of this office memo quoted above the present position of both the cases are noted below against each:1.

Sandwip P.S. Case No. 9(4) 66 U/R 47(5) D.P.R, 1966 and 7(3) E.P.P.S.O, 1958 G.R. 22/66. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur. This case is pending as the Trying Magistrate requested for a report from S.D.O.(S), Dacca. Next date has been fixed for 16.6.67 for his report.

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Sandwip P.S. Case No. 10(4) 66, U/R 47(5) D.P.R. and 7(3) E.P.P.S.O G.R. 23/66. State Vs. M. A. Aziz. On 31.5.67 no P.Ws attended Court in spite of issue of Summons. S.R. of Summons was not received back. Next date has been fixed for P.Ws. on 11.7.67. Sd/- M.K. Chowdhury for S.P., D.S.B., Ctg. 7.6.67.

Ext. of para 1 to the P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Sd/- DS/PL,12.6.67.

−

Copy of Order Sheet, dated 16-6-67 of Sandwip P.S. Case No. 9(4) 66 U/R 47(5) DPR, 1965 and 7(3) E.P.P.S.O, 1958, G.R. 22/66. State Vs Sk. Mujibur Rahman. No report received from S.D.O., South, Dacca. Issue reminder fixing on 27-767. T. M. is on leave. Sd/-

M.U. Shikder, Magistrate 1st Class. Chittagong. Secret Phone: 5827 DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH CHITTAGONG, THE 22.6.67. No. 3537/104-49. Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca for favour in of information in continuation of this office Memo. No. 3338/104-49, dt.7-6-67. Sd/- 22.6.67

for Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Chittagong. −

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W.C Mutassir Ahmed.

S.B. No.498

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 22.6.67.

Received at 17.40 A.M/P.M Words From : SB, DSB Addresses/(if given) Chittagong. To : DS/PL. Copy of order sheet dt. 16-6-67 of Sandwip PS Case No. 9(4) 66 u/s 147(5) D.P.R. of 1965 & 7(3) E.P.P.S.O. 1958. G.R. 22/66. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. No report received from S.D.O. (S) Dacca. Issue reminder fixing 277-67. T.M. is on leave. Sd/- 22.6 Sd/-

Telephone Operator. To P.F , Sd/- DS/PL, 24.6

− (Dy.SP. DSB)

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M./P.M. Date: 30.7.67.

Received at 13.00 A.M./P.M Words From To

: SP, DSB Addresses/(if given) Chittagong. : DS-PL.

In continuation of Chittagong DSB memo no. 3537 dt. 22.6.67 regarding Sandwip PS case no. 9(4) 66 u/s 47 (5) DPR, 65 &7(3) EPPSO against Sk. Mujibur Rahman. The next date of hearing has been fixed for 30.9.67. Telephone Operator. To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Sd/- DS/PL, 31.7

−

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Copy of order Sheet, dt. 27-7-67 of Sandwip P.S. Case No. 9(4)66 u/s 47(5) DPR, 1965 and 7(3) EPPSO, G.R. 22/66, State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. No report is received from S.D.O.(S) Dacca regarding present position of another case there against the accd. of this case. Issue reminder. To 30-9-67 for report. Sd/- M.A. Aziz. Magistrate 1st Class, Ctg. 27.7.67. Secret Phone: 5827 DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH CHITTAGONG, THE 31-7-67. No. 4318/104-49. Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P Dacca for information with reference to this office memo No. 3537/104-49, dt. 22-667. This is in confirmation of our telephone message dated 30-7-67 addressed to S.B. Sd/- 31.7.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Chittagong. − Urgent

TELEPHONE MESSAGE TO : MR. S.A. KHASRU, PSP., REFERENCE S.B’S TELEPHONE MESSAGE DATED 5-9-67. NEXT DATE HAS BEEN FIXED ON 30-9-1967 IN CONNECTION WITH SANDWIP P.S. CASE NO. 9(4)67 U/R 47(5) D.P.R, 1965 and 7(3) E.P.P.S.O, G.R. 22/66, State – VS- SK. MUJIBUR RAHMAN. COPY OF ORDER SHEET HAS ALREADY BEEN SENT TO YOU VIDE THIS OFFICE MEMO NO. 4318/104-49,dt. 31-71967.

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AS REGARDS SANDWIP P.S. CASE NO. 10(4) 66 U/R 47(5) D.P.R, 1965 AND 7(3) E.P.P.S.O, G.R. 23/66 STATE –VS- M.A. AZIZ, NEXT DATE HAS BEEN FIXED ON 6-10-67 FOR P.Ws. Sd/-

SUPDT. OF POLICE, D.S.B., CHITTAGONG. Secret PHONE; 5827 Memo. No. 5303/104-49, dt. 7.9.67 Copy (by post) forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B. E.P., Dacca in confirmation. Sd/- 7.9.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Chittagong. − TELEPHONE MESSAGE FROM : SUPDT. OF POLICE, D.S.B., CHITTAGONG. TO

: MR. S. A. KHASRU, P.S.P., SPL. SUPDT. OF POLICE, (1), S.B., E.P., DACCA. COPY OF ORDER SHEET OF SANDWIP P.S. CASE NO. 9(4) 66? U/R 47

(5) DPR, 1965 AND 7(3) EPPSO, G.R. 22/66, STATE-VS-SK. MUJIBUR RAHMAN AS FOLLOWS:30-9-67 : NO REPORT AS YET. ISSUE TAKID DRAWING PERSONAL ATTENTION OF S.D.O. SOUTH, DACCA. TO 20-10-67 FOR REPORT. Sd/-

SUPDT. OF POLICE, D.S.B., CHITTAGONG. Secret PHONE: 5827

Memo. No. 309/104-49. dt. 5895/67

Copy (by post) forwarded to Mr. S.A Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police S.B., E.P., Dacca in confirmation with reference to this office memo No. 5303/104-49, dt. 7-9-67 Sd/- 30.9 Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Chittagong. −

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Copy of Order Sheet of Sandwip P.S. Case No. 9(4)66 u/r 47(5) DPR, 1965 and 7(3) EPPSO, G.R. 22/66. State-Vs- Sk. Mujibur Rahman. ... 20-10-67. No report as yet. Issue Takid fixing 15-11-67. Sd/- M. A. Aziz, Magistrate 1st Class, Chittagong. Copy of Order Sheet of Sandwip P.S. Case No. 10(4)66 u/r 47 (5) DPR, 1965 and 7(3) EPPSO, G.R. 23/66. State -Vs- M. A. Aziz. ... 23-10-67. Accd. present No. P. Ws. No. S.R to 30-11-67 for P.W.S Accd. as before. Sd/- M.A Aziz, Magistrate 1st Class, Chittagong. ... Secret Phone: 5827 DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH CHITTAGONG, THE 3/11/67. No. 6712/104-49. Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police., S.B. E.P., Dacca for favour of information in continuation of this office telephone message, dt. 26-10-67 and memo. No. 6572/104-49, dt. 26-10-67. Sd/- 3.11.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Chittagong − Secret Phone: 5827 Most Immediate DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH CHITTAGONG, THE .... /67. No. ... /104-49.

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To Mr. Salahuddin Ahmed, TQA., CSP., Deputy Commissioner, Chittagong. Subject: Engagement of P.P. I am to inform you that Sandwip P.S Case Nos. 9 and 10 dated 23-4-66 U/R 47(5) D.P.R read with Sec. 7(3) E.P.P.S.O. against Sk. Mujibur Rahman, President, East Pakistan Awami League and M. A. Aziz, Genl., Secy,. Chittagong District Awami League are pending trial in Chittagong Court. As the cases are of very important nature, I would request you kindly to take immediate steps to engage Public Prosecutor. Chittagong for conducting the cases. Next dates of hearing have been fixed for 15-11-67 and 30-11-67 respectively. Sd/- (A. KAMAL)

Superintendent of Police, D.S.B., Chittagong. ... Memo. No. 6810/1/104-49, dt. 7/11/67. Secret. Copy forwarded to Mr. S. A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca for favour of information. This has a reference to this office Memo No. 6712/104-49, dt. 3-11-67. Sd/- (A. KAMAL)

Superintendent of Police, D.S.B., Chittagong. 7.11.67

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The accused, mentioned above will be made available for trial at Chittagong Court after disposal of the cases now pending against him at Dacca Court.

Sd/- 9.11.67

for D.I.G. S.B. E.P., Dacca.

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No. 15811/606-48PF dt. 13-11-67 To The S.O. Home (Poll.) Deptt., Section (I) Dacca. Subject : Prosecution of M/S. M.A. Aziz. Secy. Ctg. AL. & Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Ref

: Home (Poll.) Deptt. m/no. 711-Poll/8(I) dt. 9.11.67. The Case against M.A Aziz Genl. Secy. Ctg. dist. A.L. has been

transferred to the court of Mr. M.A. Aziz, Magistrate 1st Class, Ctg. 30.11.67 is fixed for P.Ws. The Sandwip P.S Case No. 9 dt. 23.4.66 against Sk. Mujibur Rahman could not be taken up as the accused is facing trial in his Dacca cases. 15.11.67 is fixed for accused.

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11.11 Sd/-D.I.G. S.B., E.P. Dacca.

(ASI Sujjat Ali)

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date : 15/11/67.

Received at 19.00 A.M/P.M Words From

: SP DSB Addresses/(if given) Chittagong.

To

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Reference Sandwip PS case 9(4) 66 u/r 47 (5) DPR GR 22/66 Co.s dt. 15/11/67 Seen prayer of pp to issue reminder to. S.D.O(s) Dacca for present position in cases against Sk. Mujibur Rahman. To 22.12.67. Sd/- 15.11.67

Telephone Operator. To P.F of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL 16/11.

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East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 5/12/67.

Received at 18.20 A.M/P.M Words From

: SP Addresses/(if given) DSB Chittagong

To

: SS/I through DS/PL SB EP.

Ref. Your Telephone Messaged 5/12/67 reg. Sandwip P.S. Case No. 9(4) 66 U/R 47(5) DPR and 7(3) EPPSO GR. 22/66 State vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Information was communicated to you over phone on 5/11/67 and a confirmation letter was also sent to you. Sd/-SI

Telephone Operator. SB 125/ dt. 5/12/67 A.S.I Julfu Mia

To P.F of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL 6/12

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To The Officer in charge of the (1) Dacca Central Jail Through Dy. Secy. Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca. Your are here required to produce Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman s/o Sk. Lutfur Rahman of Tangipara P.S Gopalgonj, Faridpur, now a prisoner in Dacca Central Jail under safe and sure conduct before the court of Mr. M.H. Ali, at Chittagong Jail on the 11th day of January, 1968 next by 10 of the clock in the forenoon of the same day, there to answer a charge now pending before the said court, and after such charge has been disposed of or the said court has dispensed with his further attendance, cause him to be conveyed under safe and sure conduct back to the said prison. The 13th day of December, 1967. Sd/- ...

Magistrate. (Countersigned) Sd/-

For District Magistrate2. G.R. 22/66 Sandwip P.S, Case No. 9(4)66.

− TELEPHONE MESSAGE FROM : SUPDT. OF POLICE, D.S.B., CHITTAGONG. To

: MR. S. A. KHASRU, PSP., SPL. SUPDT. OF POLICE-(I), S.B., E.P., DACCA. REFERENCE: SANDWIP P.S. CASE NO. 9(4)66 U/R 47(5) DPR READ

WITH SEC. 7(3) EPPSO., G.R. 22/66. STATE- VS -SK. MUJIBUR RAHMAN. NEXT DATE HAS BEEN FIXED FOR 11-1-1968. COPY OF ORDER SHEET WILL FOLLOW. ... Sd/-

SUPDT. OF POLICE, D.S.B., CHITTAGONG. ...

2.

District Magistrate – The administrative head of district is known by three different designations, District Magistrate, District Collector and Deputy Commissioner on the basis of different functions.

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Secret Phone: 5827 District Special Branch Chittagong, the 26.12.67. No. 8117/104-49. Copy (by post) in confirmation forwarded to Mr. S. A. Khasru, PSP., Spl. Supdt. of Police, (I), S.B., E. P., Dacca. This is in continuation of this office memo. No. 7190/104-49, dt. 16-11-67. Sd/- 26.12.67

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8 Advocates met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman detained in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 18 January 1967 In the court of Mr. A, Ahmed, Magistrate 1st Class, Dacca. Ramna P.S. Case No. 80(4)/66. State VS. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

The humble petition on behalf of the accused by to state as follows:1)

That the next date of hearing of the above case falls on 28.1.67.

2)

That the accused is required to consult the following lawyers about his defence. It is therefore humbly prayed that your honour would be graciously

pleased allow the perused an interview with the following lawyers inside Dacca Central Jail where he is detained as a Security prisoner under D.P.R. The interview may kindly to given by the 19 th or 20th January, 1967.

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And for this act of kindness this petition as in duty had shall ever

pray.

Dated the 15th.

Lawyers of the addressee:-

1. Mr. Abdus Salam Khan3 Advocate, 3/A, Purana Paltan, Dacca. 2. Mr. Zahiruddin Advocate, 17/1, Rankin Street, Dacca. 3. Mr. Md. Abul Hossain Advocate, 8, Dinanath Sen Road, Dacca-4. Forwarded to the D.S.P. (c) for n/a, Sd/-18.1.67

Forwarded to D.S./S.B for necessary action please. Sd/- Dy. S.P (c) 18.1.67

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To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 3 PM on 20.1.67 in presence of S. B. officer who will remain beyond hearing distance.

The party has been informed. 1.

Mr. Abdus Salam Khan, Advocate,

3.

Mr. Abul Hossain, Advocate,

2.

Mr. Zahiruddin, Advocate,

Sd/- 19.1.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca.

3.

Abdus Salam Khan (1906 – 29 February 1972) –A lawyer and politician. Active worker of Muslim League and Pakistan Movement. He left Muslim League and joined Awami Muslim League in 1949, was elected member of East Pakistan Legislative Assembly as United Front candidate in 1954 and became Minister. He was Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's defence lawyer in Agartala conspiracy case.

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Memo. No. 664/1(3)........dated 19-1-67. Copy forwarded to Messrs. (1) Abdus Salam Khan, Advocate, (2)

Zahiruddin (3) Abul Hossain, for information.

Sd/- 19.1.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. − Report reg: Lawyers’ interview with S. Pris. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at D.C. Jail on 20.1.67. On 20.1.67 I attended the interview held between the S. pris. Sk. Mujibur Rahman and lawyers M/S Abdus Salam Khan, Zahiruddin & Abul Husain. I was at a distance beyond the hearing range. Nothing adverse cause to notice. Submitted Sd/- 21.1

Seen. Sd/- 21.1

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9 Special Branch authority enquired about causes of acquittal of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Ramna PS Case No. 98(11)64 u/s 7(3) EPPSO. Dacca, 21 January 1967 Confidential/Immediate Government of East Pakistan Police Directorate Immediate

No. VI/89-66/72-5 To Mr. A.M. Mesbahuddin, P.S.P., D.I.G. of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca.

dated 21.1.67.

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Sub : Acquittal of the case against Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Ref : Your u/o No. 527 dated 26.12.66. Portion ‘A’ on N.S.P. 630,

... I am directed to send herewith copies of explanations of Mr. Md. Israil, the then O/C, Ramna P.S. and S.Is. M/S Sekander Ali and Abdul Hakim, and to request you kindly give your comment. Sd/- 21.1.67 (M.N. Huda) Asstt. Inspr. Genl. of Police, East Pakistan. − To The Supdt. of Police, Dacca. Sir, With reference to your memo No. 11123 dated 9.11.66. I have the honour to explain that as O/C Ramna P.S. I filled up the formal F.I.R. form of the case on receipt of a copy of the transcription of the speech of accused Sk. Mujibur Rahman. I did so suo motu treating myself as complainant. I did not make any investigation of the case. It was investigated by S.I. Sekender Ali of Ramna P.S. (now attached to Manikganj P.S.). It will also appear that the F.I.R. contains some names of witnesses which I got from the Special Branch. The comment of the learned Magistrate in the Judgment that O/C Ramna P.S. (myself) did not think it fit or take labour to verify the transcription by examining witnesses etc., seems to be something abnormal because during or prior to the starting of a cognizable case and O/C of a P.S. is never required by law to verify the complaint by examining the witnesses or by recording their statements. Such verification or recording of statements of witnesses are the steps which are taken during investigation. As such the comments of the learned Magistrates are not in accordance with the provision of law and I am not at fault in any way. His another comment that there was a contradiction between the F.I.R. and my oral evidence but he has not mentioned specifically in what way and to what extent I made contradiction. So far as I remember I did not make any material contradiction affecting the merit of the case.

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In view of the fact and circumstances stated above I would submit that I had no contribution towards the failure of the prosecution case. Y.O.S. Sd/- Md. Israil Inspr. of Police, C.I.D., E.P. Dacca. 2.12.66.

Has this been specified in the Judgment.

He has not mentioned the source of his knowledge. FOP about the text of the speech in the F.I.R. vide IGP's comment dt. 3.12.66. Has this been mentioned in the Judgment?

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prosecution witness in charge sheet to prove the Long Hand Note in Court. He did not attend the court during the Trial of the case. After completing the investigation of the case I submitted Memo of evidence to the Addl. S.P. (City) through the C.I. Lalbag. C.I. Lalbag was pleased to forward the memo of Evidence to Addl. S.P. (City) with the remarks that a prima facie case was made out and the I. O. may be directed to obtain opinion from the P.P. Next, the Addl. S.P. (City) directed me to consult the P.P. in writing. On 25.2.65, I contacted the P.P. The P.P. after going through the Case Diaries, and after due weighment of the evidence, opined that a prima facie case u/s 7(3) EPPSO of 1958 was made out. With the opinion of the P.P. I again approached the Addl. S.P. (City), who on the face of the recommendation of the P.P., ordered Charge sheet against Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, accused in this, case on 5.3.65. I further beg to add that the investigation and its day to day progress were supervised by my superior officers and necessary instructions were received from them when sought for. Y.O.S. Sd/- Md. Sekander Ali S.I. Manikganj PS 2.12.66

Part-6.

What are the Magt's. comments against him? Sd/- 6.4.67.

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To The Special Supdt. of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca. Through proper channel, Police Academy, Sardah, Rajshahi. Sir, With reference to City Special Branch memo No. 7979 dated 5.11.66 in connection with Ramna P.S. case No. 98(11)64 u/s 7(3) (E.P.P.S.O) against Sk. Mujibur Rahman, I beg to explain that so far I remember, I supplied names of 3 (three) persons who were present in the meeting. They were considered to be disinterested and independent persons. Two of them originally hail from Calcutta and the third one hails from Comilla. So far I know they are conversant with Bengali and all along talked with us in Bengali. Two out of these three persons were

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examined by the I.O. who being satisfied recorded their statements verbatim u/s 161 Cr.P.C. in Bengali. It is not known to me whether the third man was examined by the I.O. or not. These two persons were tested by the I.O. and me. I also remember that the public prosecutor tested too. Both the persons deposed at the time of their examination in-chief in Bengali. This is for favour of kind information. Y.O.S Sd/-Md. Abdul Hakim D/C No. 7 19.11.66 Police Academy, Sardah. No. 96640 dated 26.11.66 Forwarded Sd/-21.11.66

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10 Fazilatun Nessa met her husband detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 23 January 1967 Immediate

Mrs.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

To

Phone : 42561 677, Dhanmandi R.A.. Road No. 32 DACCA -2 Date. 23.1.1967.

The D.I.G. Police. I.B. Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to state that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a detenue under D.P.R in the Dacca Central Jail. I want to meet him with my children and relatives. I would therefore request you to kindly grant me an interview on Wednesday the 25th Jan. 1967.

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The following members will accompany me 1. Sheikh Kamaluddin

:

Son

of the detenue

2. Sheikh Shahidul Islam

:

nephew

”

3. Fatima Begum

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sister

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4. Mominul Haque

:

brother

”

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully

Fazilatun Nessa

Last date

14.1.67 (P. 173)

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 25. 1. 1967. No. 898 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4.P.M on 25.1.67 in presence of S. B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa 2.

”

Fatema Begum

3. Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin 4.

”

Sk. Shahidul Islam

5.

”

Mominul Haque

Sd/- 25.1

for Dy. Inspr.Genl. of Police S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

Memo. No. 898/1 dated 25.1.67. Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi, R.A....Rd.

No. 32, Dacca-2, for information.

Sd/- 25.1

O/C for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. − S.A. S.B.E.P. Dacca. As desired, I attended the interview held between D.P.R. prisoner, Sk. Mujibur Rahman & Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa, Mrs. Fatema Begam, Sk. Kamaluddin, Sk. Shahidul Islam and Sk. Mominul Haque at the Dacca Central Jail Gate on 25.1.67 at 16.00 hrs. The discussion centred round the domestic affairs and nothing adverse came to notice during interview. Asgar Ali Molla Inspector of Police SCO, 25.1.67.

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11 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman detained for further three months. Dacca, 25 January 1967 GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DACCA. ORDER No. 68/C Dated, Dacca, the 25th Jan, ‘67. WHEREAS the person known as Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, son of Lutfar Rahman of 677, Dhanmondi Residential Area, P.S. Lalbagh, District Dacca, detained in the Dacca Central Jail under order No. 150- R.C. dated 2.11.66; And whereas having further considered the materials against the said person I, M. K. Anwar, the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca District, am satisfied that with a view to preventing the said Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman from acting in any manner prejudicial to the public safety and the maintenance of public order, the maintenance of peaceful conditions in the country and the maintenance of essential supplies and services, it is necessary to make the following order:Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-rule (1) of rule 32 of the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965, delegated to me by the Government of East Pakistan Notification No. 115-Poll(II), dated 13.9.65, I, M.K. Anwar, Deputy Commissioner, Dacca District, do hereby direct:(a) that the said Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman shall be detained for a period of 3 (three) months from the date of service of this order, (b) that subject to the provisions of clause (a) of this paragraph the said person shall be continue to be detained in the Dacca Central Jail. Sd/- (M. K. ANWAR) DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DACCA DISTRICT. 

12 SB authority called for Case Diary and deposition of witness of Ramna PS Case No. 98(11)64 for departmental action against IO after acquittal of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 28 January 1967 No. 1107/606-48 P.F. dt. 28.1.67 To The O/C., Ramna P.S., Dacca. Subject : Ramna P.S. Case No. 98(11)64 u/s 7(3) EPPSO against Sk. Mujibur Rahman. You are requested to submit the Case diary of the above quoted Case to this office immediately for necessary action.

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Secret/Immediate

Sd/- 27.1.67 DS/B.R. for SSI.

No. 1108/606-48 (P.F.) dt. 28.1.67 To The Court D.S.P., Dacca Court, Dacca. Subject : Ramna P.S Case No. 98(11) 64 u/s 7(3) EPPSO against Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Please submit to this office immediately the deposition of witness in Court in respect of the above quoted case for necessary action at this end.

Sd/-27.1.67 DS/B.R.

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Secret Immediate East Pakistan Form No. 5 All communication should give the Number, Date and Subject of any previous Correspondence

Government of East Pakistan OFFICE OF THE Dy. Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca. Memorandum No. 1108 dated Dacca, the 28.1.1967, 606-48 (P.F.)

To The Court. D.S.P., Dacca Court, Dacca. Sub : Ramna P.S. Case No. 98 (11) 64 u/s 7(3) EPPSO against Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Please submit to this office immediately the deposition of witness in court in respect of the above quoted case for necessary action at this end. Sd/- 28.1.67

for Spl. Supt. of Police (I), S.B East Pakistan, Dacca. SSI, Returned with the report that the Govt. have taken the judicial record from court. Hence copies of depositions will not be available now.

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A Khaleque Dy. S.P.(C) 2.2.67.

Secret Immediate East Pakistan Form No. 5 All communications should give the Number, Date and Subject of any Previous Correspondence.

Government of East Pakistan OFFICE OF THE Dy. Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca.

Memorandum No. 1107 dated Dacca, the 28.1.1967 606-48 P. F.

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To

: The Officer-In-Charge, Ramna P.S., Dacca.

Sub : Ramna P.S. Case No. 98 (II) 64 u/s 7(3) EPPSO against Sk. Mujibur Rahman. You are requested to submit the case diary of the above quoted case to this office immediately for necessary action. Sd/- 28.1.67

for Spl. Supdt. of Police (I)., S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. Sir, I beg to report that the case diary has been taken by City S.B. & has not yet returned. So dy. S.P. City S.B. may be directed to comply. y.o.s Sd/-O/C Ramna P.S 2.2.67

To SB, Sd/-4.2 I.O. S.I. S. Ali.

O/C Ramna, P.S. 3.1.67 A. M. Sarker.

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Sd/- 6.3.67 Ds/BR

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for S.S I. S.B

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Secret City Special Branch, Dacca Dated, the 10th March, 1967. No. 1680 To Mr. S. A. Khasru, PSP, Spl. Supdt. of Police (I), S.B. E.P., Dacca. Ref : Your Memo. No. 2907/606-48 PF dated 7.3.67. The Case docket of Ramna P.S. Case No. 98(11) 64 U/S 7(3) EPPSO against Sk. Mujibur Rahman was sent to DIG, SB., E.P., Dacca under this Office Memo. No. 7803 dated 29.10.66. Sd/-10.3.67

Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca. − Secret Government of East Pakistan Police Directorate. Memo. No. IV/89-66/608

So, Dated 23-5-67.

To : Mr. A.M. Mesbahuddin, P.S.P., Deputy Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub : Acquittal of Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman in Ramna P.S. Case No. 98(II)64 u/s 7(3) EPPSO. - departmental action against I.O. Ref : Your Memo. No. 6932 dated 17.5.67. ... I am directed to say that connected papers viz., copy of Judgment, F.I.R. case diaries etc. were returned to you with this Directorate Memo. No. IV/1744/1-S dated 2.12.66. The explanation of I.O. is available in this Directorate. Copy of the explanation was also sent to you with this Directorate Memo. No. 72-S dated 21.1.67.

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I am, therefore directed to request you kindly to send copies of connected papers to S.P., Dacca for necessary action. Sd/- 23.5.67

for (M.N. Huda.) Asst. Inspr. Genl. of Police, East Pakistan. − OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, DACCA. Memo. No. dt. To The Assistant Inspector General of Police, East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub : Acquittal of Sk. Mujibar Rahman in Ramna P.S. Case No. 98(11)64, 7(3) EPPSO-Departmental action against. I.O. Ref : Your Memo. No. IV/608/1-S dated 23.5.67. I am to state that proceeding No. 31 dated 12.6.67 has been drawn up against S.I. Sekandar Ali, I.O. of the above case. Superintendent of Police, Dacca. Memo. No. 10695/1 E dt. 27.7.67. Copy forwarded to Special Supdt. of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca for information with reference to his Memo. No. 6932/1 dated 17.5.67. Sd/- 27.7

Superintendent of Police, Dacca. 

13 Correspondence among SB officials on progress of Savar PS Case No. 13(1)64 GR 36/64 against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and others. Dacca, 28 January 1967 From : D.S. (Pol.) C.S.B. Dacca. To

: D.S. (PL) S. B. E. P. Dacca. dt. 28.1.67.

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Savar P.S. Case No. 13(1)64 G.R. 36/64 state Vs. Sk. Mojibur Rahman others u/s 55(1) (2) Press & publication ordinance 1963 and u/s 336/352 P.P.C. Accused on bail are absent without any intimation or petition. Other accused not produced. Issued urgent takid asked surety of the bail accused to show cause u/s 514 C.R.Pc and produce the accused next date. No intimation received regarding the vesting of power to learned Munsiff Magistrate. To 28.3.67.

Sd/-

S.D.O. (N)

dt. 28.1.67.

To, P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 30.1

− Copy of telephone message from S.P., D.S.B, Dacca to the Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B, E.P., Dacca. ... Savar P.S. case No. 13 dt. 23.1.64 against Sk. Mujibar Rahman and others. Accds. on bail are absent without any intimation or Petition. Other accds. not produced. No. E. R. of Process. Issue urgent takid. Ask the sureties of the bailed accds. to show cause and produce the accds. on the next day. No intimation regarding the vesting of power for the learned Munsiff Magistrate. To 28.3.67. ... Secret District Special Branch Dacca, the 29th Jan/67. No. 374/37-64 Copy, by post forwarded to Mr. S. A. Khasru, PSP, Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B, E.P., Dacca, in confirmation. Sd/- 29.1.67

Superintendent of Police, bD.S.B, Dacca. −

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East Bengal Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 29.3.67.

Received at 17.10 A.M/P.M Words From

: SI Syed Ahmed II, Addresses/(if given) Sadar Court, Dacca.

To

: D.S. Pol. CSB & DS PL SBEP, Dacca.

Ref

:

Savar P.S. C/no. 13(1) 64 u/s 55 Press & Publication

ordinance 1963. G.R. 36/64, State vs. Sk. Mujibur Raman & others

Order. Accd. on bail are absent to-day also. S.R. of the notice issued to the sureties except Mr. Mahmud Ali Advocate, who stood for the surety Shah Azizur Rahman. Issue reminder for S.R. of the notice. No intimation received regarding the vesting of powers to learned Munshif Magte. To 18.5.67.

To. PF. Pl. Sd/-DSPL, 30.3.67.

Sd/- S.D.O. (N) 28.5.67.

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28.3.67: Accds. on bail are absent to-day. No S/R of the processes issued to the sureties. To 18.5.67. Sd/- A. Zafar, S.D.O.(N), Dacca. 28.3.67. ...

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Secret Phone 44231/32 District Special Branch Dacca, the 7th April, 1967. No. 1136/37-64 Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B.E.P., Dacca, for information. Sd/-7.4.67

Superintendent of Police, D.S.B., Dacca. − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE A.M/P.M. Date : 18.5.67.

Handed in at

Received at 18.50 A.M/P.M Words From To

: SI Syed Ahmed II- Addresses/(if given) CSB Sadar Ct. Dac. : D.S. Pol. C.S.B. & D.S (PL) S.B.E.P. Dac.

Saver, P.s C/no. 13(1) 64 u/s 55(1)(2) Press and Publication

Ordinance, G.R 36/64, State v/s Sk. Mujibur Rahman & others. Order, 9.5.67.

Mr. Mobaruddin Ahmed, Munshif, Dacca Sadar has since been

vested with power of a Magte. 1stclass. The Case is withdrawn to my

file and transfer to the Mobaruddin Ahmed, Munshif Magte. 1 st class Dacca for favour of disposal.

Sd/- M.S. Khan.

Order

ADC (G)

10.5.67 : Received record on Transfer from ADC (g) for disposal. Accd. are already on bail. No Accd. present. Issue notice upon the sureties to produce the accds. in court on 31.5.67. PP is informed accordingly.

Sd/Mobaruddin, Munshif Magte. 1st Class,Dacca.

To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL, 19.5

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Secret No. 1787/37-64.

District Special Branch Dacca the 24 May, 1967.

To, Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca. Sub: Savar P.S. Case No. 13 dated 23.1.66 against Sk. Mujibur Rahman and others. The case docket had since been transferred from the court of S.D.O.(N), Dacca to the 1st Munsiff Court (In the court of Mr. Mubaruddin Ahmed) who has been vested with powers to try the case. The next date is fixed for 31.5.67. Sd/- 24.5.67.

for Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Dacca. − True copy of the O/S dated 31.5.67 passed by the 1st Munsiff, Dacca in connection with Savar P.S. Case No. 13(1) 64 (G.R.36/64) against Sk. Mujibur Rahman and others. 31.5.67. Accd. Sk. Mujibur Rahman has applied on behalf of his surety cause or inability of his surety to produce him as he has been detained as security prisoner under D.P.R. (1965). None of the other accds. were produced while the public prosecutor is also not available as he is outside Dacca. Another accd. Shah Azizur Rahman, a Deputy leader of opposition of the National Assembly is struck up due to Budget Session of the Assembly. Therefore, the next date of appearance is fixed on 30.7.67 presumably to avoid Assembly Session. Issue notice upon the sureties and also summons upon the accds. to appear on the date fixed and furnish fresh sureties or bail bonds etc. Sd/- M. Ahmed. ...

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Secret Phone No. 44231/32. No. 1914/37-64. District Special Branch Dacca the 3rd June, 1967 Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Superintendent of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca, for favour of information. Sd/- 3.6.67

for Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Dacca. − Confidential No. 3724/37-64 District Special Branch Dacca the 15th November, 1967. To, Mr. S.A Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca. Ref : Savar P.S Case No. 13 dated 23.1.64 against Sk. Mujibur Rahman and other. It is learnt from the Munsiff Court, Dacca, that the Munsiff Magistrate, who tried the case has been transferred to West Pakistan. The present Munsiff Magistrate has got no power to try the case. It is further learnt that the Government has been moved for giving power to the present Munsiff Magistrate, for trying the case. The date of hearing is fixed for 6.12.67. Sd/- 15.11.67

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No.16237/606-48PF. dt. 24.11.67 To The S.P. DSB., Dacca. Ref : Your letter No. 3724/37-64 dt. 15.11.67 reg. trial of Savar P.S Case No. 13 dt. 23.1.64 against detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman.

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Kindly let us know if the present Munsiff Magistrate has since been empowered by Govt. to try the above mentioned case against the subject. Sd/- 23.11 for S.S.I. S.B.E.P.,



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Sheikh Mujib case Date for argument adjourned to April 8 By Our Court Correspondent The date for argument in the case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for alleged prejudicial speech on March 20, 1966 at Paltan Maidan has been adjourned again to April 8, for Mr. Mesbahuddin Ahmad, the prosecutor could not be present owing to illness. The trial was held inside Dacca Central Jail by Mr. Afsaruddin Ahmad, Magistrate, 1st Class, Dacca. To P.F of the Subject. Sd/-DS/PL, 25.3

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Hearing in Sheikh Mujib’s case concludes By Our Court Correspondent Hearing concluded in the Court of Mr. Afsaruddin, Magistrate 1 st Class, Dacca in the case in which Sheikh Mujib is accused of making a prejudicial speech. The trial was held inside the Central Jail. Charges were framed earlier against the Awami League leader in connection with his speech delivered on March 20, 1966 at Paltan Maidan.

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According to the charges, the said speech, inter alia, created hatred and enmity between the different sections of the people of East and West Pakistan, created disaffection towards the Government established by law and created fear and alarm in the public about the very safety and defence of Pakistan. Mr. Mesbauddin, Public Prosecutor argued that the criticism of the Government itself was an offence punishable under law. He argued that 15,000 people were present in meeting. Where Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered his allegedly prejudicial speech. Most of them were common people. The call of Sheikh Mujib "to prepare for struggle" definitely aimed at the Government. The learned prosecutor cited the ruling of the Privy Council in Bal Gangadhar Tilak4 Case and asserted that the Sheikh Mujib's said speech had come to the purview of the Tilak Case and as such he (Sheikh Mujib) should be convicted to delivering prejudicial speech. The defence lawyer Mr. Abdus Salam Khan and Mr. Zahiruddin argued next. Mr. Khan cited ruling of Mr. Justice Cornelius (now Chief Justice Supreme Court) and Mr. Justice M. R. Khan and argued that mere enmity was not sufficient. The enmity and disaffection which create violence or leads to violence should be taken into account. Mr. Khan thanked the learned Prosecutor for the troubles he had taken to read out the whole speech. “We must take into consideration the whole of it”, he ... ... added. Mr. Khan further argued that in the whole speech Mujibur Rahman never asked anyone to struggle for violence or disorder. On the contrary he invited his party men to prepare for movement peacefully. Moreover learned defence lawyer argued that said speech was delivered after seven months of the September War. Mr. Zahiruddin the other defence lawyer criticised the prosecution for submitting the witness who allegedly told a lie before the Court. He also discussed the F.I.R. and argued that the F.I.R. was lodged by one Younus who was not examined or cross examined Mr. Zahiruddin contended that the F.I.R. was lodged at the direction of higher authorities only to harass Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. No

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witness went to police and stated anything and there was no name of witness in the F.I.R., he contended. The judgment will be delivered on April 24. Mr. Mesbauddin APP, and Mr. A, Khaleque Khan conducted the case for the prosecution. Mr. Abdus Salam Khan, Mr. Zahiruddin, Mr. Abdur Rob and Mr. Abul Hossain appeared for Sheikh Mujib. To P.F of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 12.4.67.

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Sheikh Mujib’s trial Politicians morally obliged to criticise By Our Court Correspondent The political parties are renewed under the Political Parties Act of the present regime were under moral obligation to criticise, and criticise bitterly where necessary, the acts of the Government. This was argued by Advocate Mr. Abdus Salam Khan on Saturday before a Magistrate’s Court in defence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Court presided over by Mr. Afsarud-Din Ahmad, was trying Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail under Rule 47(5) of the Defence of Pakistan Rules for his Paltan Maidan speech on March 20, 1966. Witnesses having been examined earlier, the court on Saturday heard arguments. The judgment was reserved till April 24. Mr. Abdus Salam Khan asserted that Sheikh Mujib’s speech at Paltan Maidan for which he had been prosecuted contained the common demands of East Pakistan. He said that Political leaders are morally bound to point out and criticise the wrong policies of the Government their omissions and Commissions. In delivering the speech Sheikh Mujib had only performed his duty as a political leader, he added. Referring to the prosecution charge on Sheikh Mujib’s speech on disparity, Mr. Khan demanded how the leader could be prosecuted for it where the present regime itself had recognised the ills of disparity. He cited the principles of the Constitution in support of this contention. The lawyer urged that to examine and consider the speech the court should keep in mind the time and circumstances under which the speech was made. He said the High Court decisions enjoined that such cases should be considered “freely, fairly. liberally and as a whole.” Prosecution Earlier Prosecution Lawyer Mr. Mesbahuddin Ahmad argued that the speech was prejudicial, for, it was intended of was likely to bring into hatred or contempt of to excite disaffection towards the Government established by Law in Pakistan.

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He claimed that the speech was intended to promote feelings of enmity and hatred between different classes of citizens (East Pakistan and West Pakistan) and to cause fear or alarm in the public and to influence its conduct in a manner likely to be prejudicial to the defence of Pakistan. In support of his contention, the prosecutor read out the alleged speech and quoted excepts from it, as under: “For 18 years people have been exploited.” “Allah alone saved East Pakistan (reference – September War), although the Central Government had all the Powers.” “There were a few broken planes in East Pakistan. I know you, will be as your wits end to know about the number. There was only one Division army in Bengal.” “Gold is sold at Rs. 150 a tola in East Pakistan but at Rs. 120 in West Pakistan. Above that their is the system of Customs.” “The Capital, the Central Administration and the Capital formation are in the hands of West Pakistan, Military headquarters are there. You are a ‘bazar.’ We do not want to be a ‘bazar’. We want to be the Citizen of Pakistan.” “You (President) could not stand by us in time of our distress although you have possessed all the powers.” “The University has been closed.” “So, my brethren, you be prepared’ for sacrifice, be prepared for struggle.” “Oppression must be given the freedom” The prosecutor urged that in order to construe the charge the Court must consider the speech as a whole not piecemeal. He said he ousted its portions only by way of explanation. The defence also harped very much on this point. Witnesses He submitted that among the witnesses, the Government reporters had given evidence about the speech, although there was a slight difference in their short hand and long hand notes of the speech. The local witness who heard the speech testified to its effect on them, he claimed next. There was nothing against them except the defence charge that they were hired by the police, he added. Mr. Mesbahuddin then said about the time, place and circumstances under which the speech was made. At this stage a slip of tongue of the prosecutor evoked a retort from the accused himself and the audience laughed over it.

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As the prosecutor was submitting “Mr. Mujibur Rahman ‘Khan’s speech ........”. Sheikh Mujib pointed out: “Please do not say Khan, I am not a Khan.” Mr. Mesbahuddin expressed his regret and then continued: “At the time when the speech was made there was a state of emergency in the country. The speech could be construed liberally at other times, but not during a state of emergency.” Arguing on the facts of the case, Mr. Zahiruddin submitted that the O/C Ramna Thana, the complainant in the case, as appeared from cross-examination, knew nothing of the speech. The Lawyer said that the O/C had filed the case just at the instance of his S.P. who was not available in the Court for Cross-examination. ‘Ill-will’ Mr. Zahiruddin explained that the 13-page speech of the accused took 15 minutes for the complainant to read over once. According to the complainant’s deposition he got the speech at 9.35 a.m. on April 17, 1966 and lodged the FIR also at 9.35 a.m. the same day. The lawyer expressed his surprise how a man could lodge a complaint even without knowing what he was complaining about. His action under the absolute dictation of his superior showed the ill conduct and ill will of the prosecution, Mr. Zahiruddin explained. Dwelling further on this point the Lawyer submitted that the complainant the same day telephoned the O/C Khulna to arrest Sheikh Mujib in connection with the case. Sheikh Mujib, he said, was then on a tour delivering speeches on the 6-point programme5. He was instantly arrested at Jessore. 5.

The six-point program – The six-point program is a milestone on the road to Bangladesh's independence. It was a charter of demands formulated by Awami League leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman aiming at realizing greater autonomy for East Pakistan and ending exploitation by West Pakistan. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman first made it public placing before the Subject Committee of the Lahore conference of Pakistan opposition political parties on 5 February 1966 and demanded its inclusion to the conference's meeting agenda. But all the opposition party leaders vehemently opposed his proposal criticizing it as a threat to the integration of Pakistan. In protest, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman withdrew from the conference severing his relations with it and explained his six points in an impromptu press conference in Lahore on 10 February 1966. Back to Dhaka, he provided further clarification on six points in a press briefing on 11 February 1966. Approved unanimously in the Awami League council from 18-20 March 1966, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman launched a vigorous movement across the country in favour of six points which ultimately ushered in the independence of Bangladesh.

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The Lawyer then hotly argued that the sole purpose of the case was to stop Sheikh from propagating the 6-point and the prosecution ably executed its ill motive. That was why, Mr. Zahiruddin said, the case was manipulated about one month after the alleged speech. The Lawyer said the speech of Sheikh Mujib could not be fully reported by the Government reporters. This act, he said was admitted by the reporters. The speech was distorted, he themselves argued. The reports were be added, interrupted by winds and rains. Coming to the evidence of four witnesses who deposed to have heard the speech and quoted extracts from it, Mr. Zahiruddin explained such evidence vis a vis their answered in cross-examination, showed up gross incongruities and termed the witnesses as heachmen and agents6 of the police. Contending on the prosecutors plea of state of emergency. Mr. Zahiruddin concluded that the same was buried at Tashkent long before the speech was made. Mr. Abdul Khaliq DSP assisted in conduction the prosecution case. Messrs M. A. Rob, Abul Husain, Mir Husain and Nural Alam, Advocates the defence case. In P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL, 10.4

The six points are noted as follows: 1. The Constitution should provide for a Federation of Pakistan in its true sense based on the Lahore Resolution and the parliamentary form of government with supremacy of a Legislature directly elected on the basis of universal adult franchise; 2. The federal government should deal with only two subjects: Defence and Foreign Affairs and all other residual subjects should be vested in the federating states; 3. Two separate, but freely convertible currencies for two wings should be introduced; or if this is not feasible, there should be one currency for the whole country, but effective constitutional provisions should be introduced to stop the flight of capital from East to West Pakistan. Furthermore, a separate Banking Reserve should be established and separate fiscal and monetary policy be adopted for East Pakistan; 4. The power of taxation and revenue collection should be vested in the federating units and the federal centre would have no such power. The federation would be entitled to a share in the state taxes to meet its expenditures; 5. There should be two separate accounts for the foreign exchange earnings of the two wings; the foreign exchange requirements of the federal government should be met by the two wings equally or in a ratio to be fixed; indigenous products should move free of duty between the two wings, and the constitution should empower the units to establish trade links with foreign countries; 6. East Pakistan should have a separate military or paramilitary force, and Navy headquarters should be in East Pakistan. 6.

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Janata dt. 16.4.67.

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Hindus than Standard dt. 23.4.67 Trial in jail

Mujibur Rahman pleads not guilty Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, President of the Awami League, has denied the charges framed against him by the East Pakistan Government that his activities before arrest were “anti-national”, according to a report received in Calcutta through usually reliable sources, says U.N.I. Appearing in person before Mr. Justice Afseruddin who recently held a special court inside the Dacca Central Jail, Mr. Rahman pleading not guilty, told the court: “I deny the charges that my activities before my arrest were antinational. As the President of the Awami League I made public speeches to press our party’s demand for fair treatment from the Central Government for East Pakistan and to protest against discrimination by the Centre between West and East Pakistan although both the States formed part of the same country”. Mr. Rahman, who had been kept imprisoned without trial for about a year, was allowed to appear before the court inside the jail “in view of mounting public pressure,” the reports said. The main charges against Mr. Mujibur Rahman were that he had called for a massive movement of the people of East Pakistan “to oust the Ayub regime” and thereby worked against national interests. Mr. Rahman was charged for creating disaffection among the people living in the two wings of Pakistan by propagating among the people that East Pakistan was not getting “fair and legitimate treatment” from the Central Government. It was alleged that Mr. Rahman told a public meeting at Paltan Maidan in Dacca on March 20, 1966 that “during the Indo-Pakistan conflict only Allah (The Almighty) had saved East Pakistan. The defence preparation in East Pakistan was far too inadequate during the conflict.” Mr. Rahman was further alleged to have said at the public meeting that West Pakistanis had “looted” East Pakistan for the past 18 years, the report said. PF sd/- 25.5

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Ananda Bazar dt. 23.4.67

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Paltan speech Mujib’s case judgment reserved By Our Court Correspondent

The judgment in the case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for alleged prejudicial speech on March 20, 1966 at Paltan Maidan, which was due to be delivered on Monday has been reserved till Thursday. The judgment will be delivered by Magistrate Mr. Afsar-ud-Din who had tried Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail. Charging under Rule 47(5) of the Defence of Pakistan Rules, the prosecution said that the speech intended, among other things, to incite people against the Government in Pakistan established by law. To P.F of Sk. Mujibur Rahman Sd/-DS/PL, 26.4.67

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15 Family and relatives met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 31 January 1967 Urgent To, The D.I.G I.B. Rajarbag, Dacca-2. Sir, I am to state that I came yesterday from my home village Tungipara in the interior place of Gopalganj Dt. Fridpur with great difficulty in order to see my brother Sk. Majibor Rahaman who is a prisoner in the Dacca Central Jail. I, therefore, request you kindly permit me to have an interview with him at an early date as a special case with the following persons. 1. Sk. Fazlul Karim 2.

” Fazlur Rahaman

3.

” Nurul Huq

4. Begum Fazilatunnessa 5. Sk. Kamaluddin Yours obediently Mst. Asiya Begum (Sister of Sk. Majibar Rahman) Dated, 92 Arambag Lane, Matijheel Dacca-2, the 31st Januy’67.

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− Immediate

Mrs.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

To

The Deputy Inspector Gen. of Police, Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca.

Phone: 42561 677, Dhanmandi R.A... Road No.32 DACCA -2 Date, 4th Feb. 1967.

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Dear Sir, I beg to state that I seek an interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman esqr. now detained in Dacca Central Jail under D.P.R. and wish to accompany the following: 1) Sheikh Kamaluddin

:

Son

2) Hasina Sheikh

:

Daughter

3) Farida Sheikh

:

Niece

4) Asia Begum

:

Sister

I hope you will be kind enough to grant the same and let us know the date & time of interview at least one day before the scheduled. I have etc. Fazilatunnessa, 4.2

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Begum

To,

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The D.I.G of Police Rajarbagh, Dacca.

– Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the...... 2. 1967. No. ... . To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4.PM. on 8.2.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa 2. ” Asiya Begum 3. Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin 4. ” Sk. Nurul Huq 5. ” Sk. Fazlul Karim

Sd/- 6.2

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca.

Memo. No..1460/1 dated 6.2.67. Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi, R.A. Rd. No.32, Dacca- 2, for information. Sd/- 6.2

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. − To

The D.I.G. prisons

Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. D/Sir. I have the honour to inform you the following facts for favour of your kind consideration. That I have got Interview with Mr. Shaikh Mojibur Rahman on 8.2.67.

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Mr. Sk. Nural Hoq and Sk. Fazlur Karim gone away from Dacca in place of that two names I approse to you for the name of (1) Miss. Hasina Begom – daughter (2) Ilias Ahmed Chowdhury (Nephew) to select the names. May I therefore hope and pray to you kindly accept my prayer and this oblige. Yours faithfully Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa for Shaikh Akram Hossain

Seen.

The changes allowed, PL. issue a letter to-day to Jail. Sd/-DS/PL, 7.2

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 6.2.1967. No. 1460

To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4.P.M. on 8.2.67 in presence of S. B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa 2.

”

Asia Begum

3. Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin 4.

”

Sk. Nurul Huq

5.

”

Sk. Fazlul Karim

Sd/- 6.2

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. Memo. No. 1460/1 dated 6.2.67. Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi, R.A....Rd. No. 32, Dacca-2, for information. Sd/- 6.2

O/C for Dy. Inspr.Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. − Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 7.2.1967. No. 1536

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To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4P.M. on 8.2.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. This

office m/no. 1460/1 dt. 6.2.67 may be treated as cancelled.

The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa 2. “ Asia Begum 3. Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin 4. “ Illias Ahmad Chowdhury 5. Miss. Hasina Begum Sd/- 7.2

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. Memo. No. 1536/1 dated 7.2.67. Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi, R.A. Rd.

No. 32, Dacca-2, for information.

Sd/- 7.2

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, O/C S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. − I attended the interview held between D.P.R. Prisoner Sk. Mujibur

Rahman and Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa, Asia Begum, Miss Hasina Begum and Mr. Illias Ahmed Choudhury at the Dacca Central Jail on 8.2.67 afternoon.

During interview they talked about their domestic and house hold

affairs and there was nothing objectionable to report from the S.B. Point of view.

Submitted

Sd/-S.I S.B, Dacca.



9.2.67

16 Post card from Sympathizer of Calcutta, India to Deputy Commissioner Dacca to release Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 1 February 1967 Phone No. 45024 Secret City Spl. Branch, Dacca Dated the 1st Feb. '67. No. 597/134-66 Gl. To Mr. S. A. Z. M. Zahiruddin, QPM., Spl. Supdt. of Police (III), S.B., E.P. Dacca. I send herewith a Post card received from D.C., Dacca which was addressed to him for necessary action. It is interesting that Sk. Mujibur Rahman has got supporters in India. S.B. censorship staff may be on the lookout for such letters which are likely to be sent to Govt. officials, Political and student leaders and lawyers etc. in East Pakistan. Sd/- 1.2.67

Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B. Dacca. −

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17 Order Sheet dated 25.3.1967 on GR 406/64 State Vs Sheikh Mujibur Rahman u/s 55 Press & Publication Ordinance 1963. Dacca, 2 February 1967 East Pakistan Form No.45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 2.2.67

Received at 21.00 A.M/P.M Words From

: SI Syed Ahmed- Addresses/(if given)

To

: D.S. P.L. & D.S. PoL Ramna P.S. Case No. 101/1/64 G.R. 406/64 state Vs. Sk. Mujibur

Rahman u/s 55 press & publication ordinance order dated 2.2.67 Accd. M/S. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, T. Hossain @ Manik Mian, K.M. Obaidur Rahman in custody.

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Accd. Ali Aksad, Mahamud Ali on bail absent by petition. The

remaining 7 Accd. on bail present. To 25.3.67 for Accd.

Sd. A. Ahmed Magst. 1st class Dacca. Submitted, Sd/-2.2.67.

Telephone Operator. Seen. To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 3.2

−

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 25.3.67

Received at 17.30 A.M/P.M Words From

: SI Syed Ahmed II of City S.B. Dacca. Addresses/(if given)

To

: DS (Pol) CSB. Dacca repeated D.S (PL) S.B EP. Dacca. Ramna P.S. Case no 101(1) 64, G.R. No. 406/64, u/s 55(1) (2)

Press and publication ordinance, State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Order Accused M/S Shah Azizur Rahman, Mahmud Ali, absent by petition and Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman not produced, M/S. Ataur Rahman Khan 7, Jahur Hossain Chowdhury, Mahmudul Haque, Ali Aksad, Wali Ahad, Dr.Alimul Razi on bail present and accused Tofazzal Hossain in custody not produced, accd. K.M. Obaidur Rahman in custody produced. Accd.

7.

Ataur Rahman Khan (6 March 1905 – 7 December 1991) – A politician and lawyer. Founding vice-president of Awami League. Member of All Party Language Movement Committee and joint convener of United Front. Chief Minister of East Pakistan from September 1956 until Ayub's Martial Law 1958. Served nine months as Prime Minister under General H M Ershad.

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Mr. Hamidul Haque Chowdhury 8 represented by Lawyer. Accuseds as before. To 19.4.67 for accused. Sd/- 25.3.67, Magst. 1st Class.

Telephone Operator. − (W/C Jalal) (if given)

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 2.5.67

Received at 19.00 A.M/P.M. Words From

: SP DSB, Addresses/(if given) Mymensingh.

To

:

DS/PL.

The next date of hearing of Sk. Mujibur Rahman fixed for 29.5.67 Sd/- 2.5.67

Telephone Operator − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 29.4.67

Received at 17.45 A.M/P.M Words From

: DS/Pol, Addresses/(if given) City SB

To

: DS/PL SB. Ref. Ramna PS case No. 101(1)64 u/s 55(1)(2) Press & Publication

ordinance. 8.

Hamidul Huq Chowdhury (1901 – 1992) – Elected to Bengal Legislative Council in 1937 and 1946. Represented Muslim League in Sir Cyril Radcliffe Boundary Commission. Elected to Pakistan Constituent Assembly and East Bengal Legislative Assembly. He was against independence of Bangladesh.

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State Vs Sk. Mujibur Rahman and others. Order dt. 29.4.67 Accd. Dr. Alimul Razi & Mahbubul Haq absent on call. Ask surety to produce them on the next date. Accd. Mr. Tofazzel Husain 9 has been released from Jail. Ask his surety to produce him in court on the next date. Accd. K.M. Obaidur Rahman and Sk. Mujibur Rahman are in custody. Sk. Mujibur Rahman has been convicted in another case. Not produced. The remaining accd. on bail present. Shah Azizur Rahman is absent by petition. Accd. as before. To 6.6.67 for accd. Sd/- A. Ahmed. Magistrate 1st class Dacca.

Sd/- 29.4.67

Telephone Operator − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 6.6.67

Received at 20.35 A.M/P.M Words From

: SI Syed Ahmed II C.S.B Addresses/(if given) Sadar Ct. Dacca

To

: DS Pol. C.S.B. D.S PL S.B, E.P, Da.

9.

Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah @ Manik Bhai (1911 – 1 June 1969) – Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah was a prominent Bengali journalist and politician. He was editor of the Ittefaq. Manik Miah played a vital role during the rise of Bengali nationalism in 1960s. Manik Miah was active in writing against military rule, autocracy and violation of the fundamental rights of people. He had a significant role in inspiring the people to join the struggle for freedom under the leadership of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He was close associate of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

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Ramna P.S. C/no. 101(1) 64 u/s 55(1) & 50 Press & Publication Ordinance. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman & others. Next date is fixed on 27.7.67 for accused. Accd. as before. Sd/-6.6.67

Telephone Operator To, P.F. Sd/- DS/PL, 7.6 − D/S P.L, S.B Ramna P.S C/no. 101(1) 64. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman & other. u/s 55/50 Pres & Publication Ordinance Order dt. 6.6.67 Accd. M/s Mahbubul Haq, Ataur Rahman, Wali Ahad are present. Accd. Shah Azizur Rahman is absent by petition as he is attending in N.A session. Accd. Dr. Alim-Al- Razi & Mahmud Ali absent on call but they might be attending N.A Session at Rawalpindi. Mr. Hamidul Haq Chowdhury is also present through his agent. Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, K.M. Obaidur Rahman are is custody not produced. Accd. Zahur Hussain, Ali Akshad are about on call. Ask surety to produce them on the next date. To 29.7.67 for accd.

Sd/- A. Ahmed. Mgt. Dacca.

Submitted to D/S(P.L).S.B. Sd/-7.6.67 To P.F. of the Subject. Sd/- DS/PL, 8.6

−

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 29.7.67

Received at 16.50 A.M/P.M Words From

: S.I Saderuddin Molla of CSB Addresses/(if given)

To

: DS (Pol.) CSB Dacca report to DS (PL) SB

128

Ref.

Ramna Ps case no 101 (1)64 G.R no. 406/64. State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman & others. Accd. Zahur Hussain Choudhury, Wali Ahad, Absent by petition.

Accd. Hamidul Hoque Choudhury, Tofazal Hossain Maink @ Manik Miah are represented by an agent. K.M. Obaidur Rahman, Sk. Mujibur Rahman in custody. Not produced. Remaining

6 acced. on bail present & as be

fore. To 2.9.67. Sd/- A. Ahmed 29.7.67

Telephone Operator.

To, PF of Sk. Mujibur Rahman Sd/- DS/PL 31/7

−

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE A.M/P.M. Date: 2.9.67

Handed in at

Received at 16.10 A.M/P.M Words From

: S.I Saderuddin Molla of C.S.B.Da. Addresses/(if given)

To

: DS Pol. CSB & D.S, P.L S.B, E.P, Da.

Ref. Ramna P/S C/no. 101(1)64, u/r 406/64. State V/s Sk. Mujibur Rahman & others. Order 2.9.67. In the Court of Mr. A. Ahmed Mgts. 1 st class, Dacca. T.M. is on leave, Accd. Ataur Rahman Khan, Shah Azizur Rahman absent by petition. Accd. Zahur Hussain Choudhury, Mahbubul Hoque, Wali Ahad, Hamidul Hoque Choudhury present. Accd. Mujibur Rahman, K. M. Obidur Rahman in custody produced. Accd. Mahmud Ali, Tofazzel Hossain, Ahmed Reza, Ali Aksad absent. Ask surety to produce the accd. To 28.9.67 for Accd. sd/- Magt. 1st Class, Dacca.

Telephone Operator −

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East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 28.9.67

Received at 17.10 A.M/P.M Words From

: DS-Pol. Addresses/(if given) City S.B.

To

: DS-Pl. Ramna P.S. Case No. 101(1) 64 G.R 406/64. State vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman Order dt. 28.9.67. Accd. Alimul Razi & Mohad Ali absent by ptn. To 11.11.67 for accd. Sd/- A. Ahmed 28.9.67

Telephone Operator. To PF of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL, 29.9

− East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 11.11.67

Received at 17.50 A.M/P.M Words From

: S.I Sk. Abdur Rashid, C,S,B, Addresses/(if given) (Sador Court)

To

: D/S (Pol.) CSB, report to D.S (Pl.) S.B E.P, Dacca.

Ref : G.R no 406/64 Ramna P.S. case no. 101(1) 64. Order dt. 11.11.67. Accd. Saha Azizur Rahman absent on call. Ask his surety to produce him on the next date. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, K.M. Obaidur Rahman in custody not produced. Hamidul Haque Chowdhury, Tofazzal Hossain

130

Chowdhury and representative lawyer. Accd. Mohd. Ali absent. 6 (Six) accd. on bail present. To- 30.12.67 for accd. Sd. A. Ahamed

To P.F of Sk. Mujibur Rahman Sd/-DS/Pl, 13/11/67

Magst. 1st Class Dacca. 11.11.67

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18 Medication of detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for eye ailment. Dacca, 3 February 1967 Secret/Immediate

Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department ... No. 165-H.S. Dated Dacca, the 3rd February, 1967. From :

Mr. Z. R. Zahid, E.P.C.S., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan.

To

The Secretary to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Health Labour and Social

:

Welfare Department. Sub

:

Examination of the eyes of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman of Dacca Central Jail.

Sir, I am directed to forward herewith a copy of the report dated 2.2.67 of the Medical officer, Dacca Central Jail and to request that in view of the fact stated there in the Superintendent, Dacca Medical College Hospital may kindly be instructed to depute at once the same Eye Specialist sent previously for examination of the eyes of the detenue and to send a report to Govt. immediately. Your obedient servant, Sd/- Z. R. Zahid Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. ...

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No. 165/1(4) -H. S. Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to the:1) 2) 3) 4)

Supdt., Dacca Medical College Hospital, Dacca. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail. I.G of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. D.I.G., S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Sd/- 3.2.67

Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan Dated Dacca; The 3rd February, 1967. − Immediate Secret/Immediate Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department ... No. 195-H.S. Dated Dacca, the 6th February, 1967. From To

: Mr. Z. R. Zahid, E.P.C.S., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. : The Secretary to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Health Labour and Social Welfare Department.

Subject

: Treatment of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman of Dacca Central Jail.

Sir, I am directed to forward herewith a copy of the report dated 4.2.67 made by Dr. T.H. Khan, Professor of Ophthalmology D.M.C and to request that in view of the fact stated therein the Superintendent, Dacca Medical College Hospital may kindly be instructed to depute Professor of Medicine of Dacca Medical College for examination of the detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman and to send a report to Govt. immediately. Your obedient servant, Sd/- Z. R. Zahid Section Officer, Government of East Pakistan. No. 195/1(4) –H. S.

Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to the:1)

Supdt., Dacca Medical College Hospital, Dacca.

2)

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail.

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3)

I.G of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca.

4)

D.I.G., S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Sd/- 6.2.67

Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. Dated Dacca; The 6th February., 1967.

− Urgent

Secret/Immediate Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department No. 248- H.S.

Dated Dacca, the 13th February, 1967.

From

: Mr. Z. R. Zahid, E.P.C.S., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan.

To

: The Secretary to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Health Labour and Social

Welfare Department. Subject : Treatment of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Sir, I am directed to forward herewith a copy of the report made by Dr. Rab Professor of Medicine Dacca Medical College Hospital in respect of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman and to state that Dr. T.H. Khan, Professor of Ophthalmology who treated him may kindly be requested to continue his treatment. Your obedient servant, Sd/- Z. R. Zahid. Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. No. 248/1(4)-H.S. Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to the:1)

Supdt., Dacca Medical College Hospital, Dacca.

2)

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail.

3)

I.G of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca.

4)

D.I.G., S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Sd/- 13.2.67

Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. Dated Dacca; The 13th Feb., 1967.

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No. 2087/606-48 P.F. dt. 18-2-67. Phone Nos:To

Mr. Z.R Zahid. E.P.C.S.

S.O. H(Spl.) Deptt., Dacca. Subject: Medical examination detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Ref: Home (Spl.) Deptt. letter Nos. 165/1(4) H.S. dt. 3.2.67, 195/1(4) H.S. dt. 6.2.67 and 248/1(4) H.S. dt. 13.2.67. Kindly supply us with one copy of each of the medical reports as mentioned in the letters under reference. Sd/-for S.S.I. Dacca. 18.2

− Secret/Immediate Form No. XXIX, S. M. 1941 Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department. No. 276-H.S., dated Dacca, the 20th Feb., 1967. FROM : Mr. Z.R. Zahid, E.P.C.S., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. To

: The D.I.G., S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca.

Sub

: Medical examination of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. The undersigned is directed to refer to his memo. No. 2087/606-48 P.F. dated

18.2.67 and to send herewith copies of medical report in respect of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman as desired. Sd/- 20.2.67

Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. − Copy of report made by the Medical Officer, Dacca Central Jail on 2.2.67 in respect of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. ...

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"Detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman complains of Pain in eyes at dead of night. He was prescribed eye ointment which was prescribed previously by the eye specialist. 1st S. A. reports that Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman became annoyed when he was given the medicine. He wants examination of his eyes by the Eye-Specialist who examined him a few weeks ago. He may however, be examined by the same eye specialist". ... Copy of report made by Dr. T.H. Khan, Prof. of Ophthalmology, D.M.C. in respect of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman on 4.2.67. ... "Advised to consult Prof. of Medicine, D.M.C. for constipation" ... Copy of report made by Dr. Rob, Prof. of Medicine, D.M.C.H in respect of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. ... "I have carefully examined detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman. He complains of intermittent headache, Coryza and Dyspepsia. He gives history of Beri-beri and Glaucoma. He should continue treatment given by his Eye-Surgeon. In addition, the following may be added: Medicine- x x x x ". ―

19 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was ordered further detention for three months but kept in abeyance till his release on bail or set aside conviction on appeal in other cases. Dacca, 4 February 1967 PHONE NO. 43844 Confidential GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division. Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. /Con. dated... 1967.

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To The Dy. Commissioner, Dacca. Sub : Detention of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman under the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965. Ref : Your order No. 68/C dated 25.1.67. I am to report for your information that the detention order under reference was served on the above named detenue on 4.2.67. Receipted copy of order No. 68/C dated 25.1.67 is returned herewith as desired. Sd/- M.U. Ullah D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo. No. 155/1(4)/Con. dated 4-2-1967. Copy forwarded information to:1. 2. 3. 4.

The Section officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt. Dacca. The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. The Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., E.Pak., Dacca. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca. Sd/- 4.2

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. − PHONE NO. 43844 Confidential GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector General of Prisons, Dacca Division. Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. ... / Con. dated .... 1967. Immediate To The Deputy Commissioner, Dacca. Sub : Suspension of detention order No. 68/C dated 25.1.67 as detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman has been convicted and sentenced to S.I. for 15 months on 27.4.67.

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I am to report for your information that detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman was convicted and sentenced to S.I. for 15 months U/R 47 (5) of DPR/65 by Mr. A. Ahmed, Magt., 1st class, Dacca on 27.4.67. Detention order No. 68/C dated 25.1.67 under which the said prisoner was detained for a period of three months from 4.2.67 has been suspended. It may please be intimated to this office immediately whether the said prisoner should be detained under the said order if and when he will be released on bail from conviction of a fresh detention order will be required. The said prisoner has been classified as Division I convict by the Magistrate and is being treated in Jail as per Jail Code Rule. An immediate reply in the matter is requested. Sd/- Z. Karim. D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, ... Immediate Confidential Memo. No. 582/1 (4) /Con. dated 28-4-1967. Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1.

The Section officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca. Necessary instruction may kindly be conveyed to this office if the said prisoner will be allowed to receive money from his friends and relative.

2.

The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca.

3.

The Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., E. Pak., Dacca. Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman has been granted an interview with his wife and others and the date of which has been fixed on 28.4.67 vide your memo no. 5862 dated 25.4.67. It may, therefore please be intimated to this office if the interview of the said convict should be conducted under Jail Code Rule or the interview should be conducted in presence of S.B. officer. An immediate reply is requested.

4.

The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca. Sd/- 28.4.67

D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Ramna PS case no. 80(4)66.

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Immediate Secret/Immediate Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department Dated Dacca, the 1st /2nd May, 1967.

No. 683-H.S. From

: Mr. Z. Huq, T.K., Section officer, Govt. of East Pakistan.

To

: The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail.

Ref

: His memo. No. 582/Con. dated 28.4.67. The undersigned is directed to state that it has been decided by Government that

the latest detention order No. 348/C dated 29.4.67 in respect of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman, issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca should be kept in abeyance so long he undergoes the term of imprisonment but the same should be served on him in case of his release on bail or release on acquittal on appeal. It has further been decided that he should be treated as per provision of the Jail Code Rule for all purposes except interview with his friends and relatives which should be conducted in presence of Special Branch Officer as usual. It is requested that necessary action in the matter may kindly be taken accordingly. Sd/- Z. Huq. Section Officer Govt. of East Pakistan. No. 683/1(4)-H.S. Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to the – 1) D.I.G. SB., East Pakistan, Dacca. 2) I.G. of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 3) Deputy Commissioner, Dacca. 4) Spl. S.P., City Special Branch, Dacca. Dated Dacca; The 1st /2nd May, 1967.

Sd/-

Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. −

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Phone No. 44231/85 & 43025. Secret/ Immediate East Pakistan Form No. 5 All communications should give the Number, Date and Subject of any previous Correspondence.

Government of East Pakistan OFFICE OF THE Dy. Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca.

Memorandum No. 6248/606-48 P.F.(Pt.28) dated Dacca the 4.5.1967. To. Mr. B. Ahmed, C.S.P., Secretary to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca. Ref : Home (Spl.) Deptt. No. 683/1(4) –H.S. dated 2.5.67. I would request you kindly to issue necessary instructions to the I.G. of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca to inform S.B. in all cases of interviews so that S.B. Officer can be present during the interview and not to grant interviews without prior consultation with the S.B. Instructions may also kindly be issued regarding the procedure to be observed in respect of censorship of correspondence of the subject taking into consideration the legal aspect of the matter. (A.M. Mesbahuddin) Dy. Inspector Genl. of Police, East Pakistan, Dacca. − By Special Messenger Secret/Immediate Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department. No. 723-HS, da

Dated Dacca, the 5th May, 1967.

From : Mr. Z. Huq, T.K., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. To

: The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. ...

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In continuation of this office Memo. No. 683-HS, dated 2.5.67, the undersigned is directed to state that all communication to and from the prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman should be referred to D.I.G., S.B., for clearance as per rule 1073 of Jail Code. This has reference to his telephonic discussion with Home Secretary this morning. Sd/- S. Huq, Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. No. 723/1-HS, Dated the 6th May, 1967. Copy forwarded to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca, for information and necessary action. Sd/- 6.5.67

Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. − GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DACCA. Order Dated, Dacca, the 29th April, 67. WHEREAS the person known as Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, son of Lutfar Rahman of 677, Dhanmondi Residential Area, P.S. Lalbagh, District Dacca, detained in the Dacca Central Jail under order No. 68-C dated 25.1.67; And whereas having further considered the materials against the said person. I, M.K. Anwar, the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca District, an satisfied that with a view to preventing the said Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman from acting in any manner prejudicial to the public safety and the maintenance of public order, the maintenance of peaceful conditions in the country and the maintenance of essential supplies and services, it is necessary to make the following order:Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-rule (1) of rule 32 of the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965, delegated to me by the Government of East Pakistan Notification No. 115-Poll(II), dated 13.9.65. I, M. K. Anwar, Deputy Commissioner, Dacca district do hereby direct:-

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that the said Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman shall be detained for a period of 3 (three) months from the date of service of this order,

(b)

that subject to the provisions of clause (a) of this paragraph the said person shall continue to be detained in the Dacca Central Jail. (M. K. ANWAR) DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DACCA DISTRICT. 

20 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman not produced before Sylhet Court in CR Case No. 1415/66 after repeated requests. Sylhet, 4 February 1967 East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 4.2.67

Received at 18.45 A.M/P.M Words From

: DSP Addresses/(if given) DSB. Sylhet

To

: DS/Pl, SB, EP, Dacca.

Ref : your Telephone Message dt. 4.2.67 reg. Sylhet CR Case No. 1415/66 against Sk. Mujibur Rahman.

Copy of order passed by the magistrate today on 4.2.67 are as

follows.

Accd. not produced seen the report of the learned P.I., stating that

the Accd. is facing trial at Dacca and as he prays for time to produce the Accd. fix 15.3.67 for Accd.

(Sd) K.A. Halim magte. 1st Class Sylhet. 4-2-67

Sd/-

Telephone Operator. DSP DSB, Informed DS/PL, Sd/-4.2.67, To PF, Sd/- DS/PL, 5.2 −

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Telephone message from the Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Sylhet to the D.S., Political, S.B., E.P., Dacca dated 4.2.67 at 18.50 hrs. ... Reference your telephone message dated 4.2.67 regarding Sylhet C.R. Case No. 1415/66 against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The copy of order passed by the Magistrate in the above case on 4.2.67 are as follows:"Accused not produced. Seen the report of the learned P.I., stating that the accused is facing trial at Dacca and as such he prays for time to produce the accused. Fix 15.3.67 for accused. Sd. K.A. Halim, Magistrate 1st class, Sylhet" ... Secret/Immediate Phone 2366. District Special Branch Sylhet, the 6th February, 1967 No. 692/102-49. Copy by post, forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca in confirmation. Sd/- 6.2.67 Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Sylhet. − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 15.3.67

Received at 17.05 A.M/P.M Words From

: SP DSB Addresses/(if given) Sylhet

To

: DS/PL SB.

Ref . Sylhet C.R. Case No. 1415/66 agst. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Next Sd/-

date has been fixed on 27.5.67

Telephone Operator. To. P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 16.3

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Copy of order sheet of C.R. Case No. 1415/66 against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. ... 27.5.67 Seen the prayer of P.I. who prays that the accused person could not be produced as he is undergoing trial at Dacca and also prays for long time. Prayer for long time is allowed. To 24.7.67. Sd/- A.A. Khan Lawyer Magistrate, Sylhet. ... Secret Phone 2366 District Special Branch Sylhet, the 27th May, 1967 No. 1113/102-49 Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., EP., Dacca for information.

Sd/- 27.5.67

Supdt. of Police, DSB., Sylhet. − Copy of order sheet of C.R. Case No. 1415/66 against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. 24.7.67. Seen the prayer of P.I. who prays for time to produce the accused before this court. The accused is facing trial in some cases in Dacca Court. To 30.9.67 for accused. Sd/- A.A. Khan, Magistrate, 1st Class, Sylhet. Secret Phone 2366 District Special Branch Sylhet, the 26th July, 1967 No. 5436/102-49 Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca for information Sd/- 26.7.67

for Supdt. of Police, DSB., Sylhet. −

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Copy of order sheet of C.R. Case No. 1415/66 against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Accused Sk. Mujibur Rahman has not been produced from Dacca Jail. 29.11.67 has been fixed for the production of the accused. Further report will follow. Sd/- T.H. Bhuiyan Court Inspector, Sylhet. 30.9.67. Secret Phone 2366 District Special Branch Sylhet, the 13th October 1967. No. 7061/102-49 Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca for information. Sd/-13.10.67.

Supdt. of Police, DSB., Sylhet. This has been shown to DS/PL for noting the date of the case Pl. Sd/-18.10.67

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Copy of S. R. 28/66. Case No. 1415/66 u/s 152 (A) PPC and Sec. 7(3) E.P.S.O and under rule 47(1) of the Defence of Pakistan Rule. Report XII dt. 9.12.67. On 29.11.67 accused Sk. Mujibur Rahman has not been produced from Dacca Jail. The learned Magistrate fixed 23.1. 68 for the production of the accused. Further report will follow. Sd/- T.H. Bhuiyan Court Inspector, Sylhet. District Special Branch Sylhet, the 18th December, 1967 No. 8330/102-49 Secret Phone 2366 Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca for information. Sd/-18.12.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Sylhet. 

21 Statement of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman recorded under section 342 Cr.PC. in Ramna PS Case No. 80(4)66. Dacca, 5 February 1967 Morning News dt. 5.2.67

Sheikh Mujib’s Statement Recorded (By Our Court Correspondent) The statement of Sheikh Mujibar Rahman, accused in Ramna P.S. Case No. 80(4)66, was recorded yesterday by Mr. Afsar Uddin Ahmed, Magistrate, 1st Class, Dacca, under section 342 Cr. P.C. The Court recorded the statement after charges were framed against him in connection with his delivered speech on March 20, 1966 at the Outer Stadium, Dacca. According to the charges, the said speech, inter alia, created hatred and enmity between the different sections of the people of East and West Pakistan, created dissatisfaction towards the Government established by law, and created fear and alarm in the public about the very safety and defence of Pakistan. Sheikh Mujib, in his statement denied all the charges. He maintained that the said speech was neither fully recorded not correctly reported and as such has created an altogether wrong impression. He claimed to be absolutely innocent and therefore not guilty to the alleged charges. Messrs Abdus Salam Khan, Abul Hossain and others appeared for the accused, Mr. A Khaleque City Dy. S.P. conducted the case for the prosecution. To, P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-7.2 for DS/PL

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22 Application of Ilias Ahmed Chowdhury to meet Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 8 February 1967 Immediate

The Deputy Inspector General, Special Branch (Police) Rajarbagh, Dacca -2.

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Sub: SPECIAL INTERVIEW WITH POLITICAL PRISONERDear Sir, With due respect and humble submission I beg to inform you that, I am living at Chittagong permanently in connection with my business. I come over Dacca after a year to see my Maternal Uncle Sheikh Mujibur Rahman detained under D.P.R. in Dacca Central Jail. Under the circumstances, I hope and pray that you would be kind enough to grant me an interview with him in the said jail. Yours faithfully, Sd/-

(ILIAS AHMED CHOWDHURY) 92, Arambagh, Dacca. Dated , Dacca, The 8th February, 1967

PERSONS ACCOMPANIED: 1) Mrs. Feroza Begum (Niece) 2)

“

Fazilatun Nessa (Wife)

3)

“

Asia Begum (Sister)

4) Mr. Sk. Fazlur Rahman (Nephew) Recd. on 11.2 at 10.00 hrs., pl. put up in File immediately, Sd/- DS/PL 11.2

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23 Books sent to DPR Prisoner Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail passed after censoring. Dacca, 10 February 1967 No. 1715 dt. 10.2.67

DS/Con.

For kind perusal. The following books received from D.C. Jail under

his memo No. 148/Con. dt. 4.2.67 meant for D.P.R. Prisoner Saytendra Mohan Sen of D.C. Jail may be passed as nothing objectionable appears in them.

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1)

Penguin Science Survey 1963 B.

2)

Science in our lives

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-1

-1

3)

Science and the modern world

-1

5)

Riddles science

-1

4)

A brief history of Science

-1

Total 5 books Submitted,

Sd/- 7.2.67 Sd/-8.2.67

CENSORED AND PASSED For D.I.G. S.B. E.P. Dacca.

−

No. 1716 dt. 10.2.67.

DS/PL

For kind perusal. The following books received from D. C Jail under

his memo No. 149/Con. dt. 4.2.67 meant for D.P.R. Prisoner Sk.

Mujibur Rahman D.C. Jail may be passed as nothing objectionable appears in them. 1)

The African Queen

-1 Copy

2)

The death of the heart

-1

″

3)

Home Comings

-1

″

4)

The boy in the Bush

-1

″

5)

Aspects of conservatism

-1

″

6)

Ivanhoe

-1

″

6 copies Submitted,

Sd/- 9.2.67

Passed, Sd/-9.2.67. CENSORED AND PASSED For D.I.G. S.B. E.P. Dacca.

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24 A. Siddiqur Rahman, Magistrate, 1st Class who was deputed for attesting short hand note on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s speech refused to sign on the ground that typing was not done before him. Dacca, 10 February 1967 Immediate To The Addl. Inspector General of Police, East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub : Cases of administrative importance. Ref : His verbal order of to-day. With regard to the above subject I am to say that Kotwali P.S. (Dist. Jessore) Case No. 36 dated 16.5.66 under section 7(3) EPPSO and under rule 47(5) DPR was started and charge sheet was submitted against Sk. Majibur Rahman, Ex. President Awami League, East Pakistan for delivering an objectionable speech in a public meeting. The trial could not be taken up so long as the accused is facing a trial in another case at Dacca. In this connection I may point out that the shorthand notes taken by the Government Reporters were attested by Mr. A. Siddiqur Rahman, Magistrate, 1st Class who was deputed for this Purpose in that meeting. But when the transcribed Copy of the speech was presented to him for signature he refused to sign on the ground that these were not typed in his presence. This is for favour of your information. Sd/-(M.A. Hossain) Superintendent of Police, Jessore. Camp-Dacca. Dy. No. 408-S, dt. 10.2.67. Seen. To DIG, SB, for bringing it up in the next I.C.C meeting please. Sd/- A.S.M. Ahmed, 10.2.67 Addl. Inspr. Genl. of Police, East Pakistan. (Original kept for I.C.C. meeting) Sd/- 18.2.67.



25 Prayer of one West Pakistani to meet Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Tofazzal Hossain Editor Ittefaq refused. Dacca, 10 February 1967 Cable SHAHBAGOTEL Phone: 43181-6 DACCA (East Pakistan) Dated 10.2.1967.

HOTEL SHAHBAGH Direction: Pakistan Hotels Limited Room No. 120

Ref No. ... . The DIG

Special Branch

Govt. of East Pakistan, Dacca. Dear Sir, I have come from West Pakistan to seek an interview with Mr.

Tofazzal Hossain the Editor, the Ittefaq and Mr. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman,

AL President of East Pakistan Awami League. The purpose of by visiting them is not political. I want to be reassured their general wellbeing and health.

I want to leave Dacca on Sunday. I shall be grateful if permission is

accorded to me to see these detunes any time, today or tomorrow. Thanking you Yours sincerely Nasrullah Khan

− D.A. Pl. keep the attached paper in the P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman. This

was shown to SSI. He was pleased to bring this to his superior and told me that Govt. was pleased not to allow interview to the petitioner. This is filed.

Sd/- DS/PL



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26 Defence lawyers of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman applied to consult him in Dacca Central Jail about Ramna PS Case No. 80(4)66 State Vs Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 11 February 1967 Immediate In the court of Mr. A Ahmad, Magistrate 1st class Dacca, Ramna P.S. Case No. 80(4)/66. State VS. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman The defence in the above case must respectfully sheweth:1)

That the date for arguing the above case falls on 25.2.67 and the following defence lawyers are required to consult & take instructions from the accused who is now in detention in Dacca Central Jail under D.P.R. in connection with his defence. It is humbly prayed that necessary instructions will be given to the

prosecution to arrange the interview on Monday the 13 th Feb. 1967. And for this act of kindness your petitioner as in duty but shall ever pray. Dated 11th Feb. 1967. Names of Lawyers:1)

Mr. A. Salam Khan Advocate, 3/A Purana Paltan, Dacca.

2)

Mr. Zaheeruddin Advocate, 17/D, Rankin stree, Dacca.

3)

Mr. Md. Abul Hossain Advocate, 8 Dinanath Sen Rd. Dacca-4.

DSP(c) for NA, Sd/-11.2.67

To, DS/POL, SB Dacca, for n/a please. A Khaleque, Dy. SP, 11.2.67

Order already issued, 13.2.67

Seen. Interview, allowed on 13.2.67, Sd/-DS/PL, 13/2

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R.S.I. Pl. depute an officer to attend the lawyers Interview of Sk. Mujibur

Rahman at 4 P.M today (13.2.67) at D.C Jail. S.I. M.S. Ahmad Khan to attend please.

Seen, Sd/-13.2

Sd/- D.S 13.2 Sd/- D.S P.L.

− Lawyer’s interview

Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 13.2.1967. No.1813

Lawyers interview

To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4.PM. on 13.2.67 in presence of S. B. Officer. Who

will remain within sight but not within hearing distance.

The party has been informed. 1. Abdul Salam Khan 2. Jahir Uddin

Sd/- 13.2.67

3. Abul Hossain

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca.

Memo. No..1813.../1..(3)....dated 13-2-67. Copy forwarded to Mr. Abdus Salam Khan & of 2 others for information. Sd/- 13.2.67

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O/C for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca.

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DS/PL The lawyers of Sk. Mujibar Rahman, M/S Abdus Salam Khan, Jahir uddin and Abul Hossain, applied for an interview with Sk. Mujibar Rahman on 13.2.67. The trial court has already granted the interview on 13.2.67. Formal paper is on the way to S.B. officer. The court desire that the interview is held on 13.2.67 so that they may not take any objection and take time for argument which has been fixed on 25.2.67. Sd/- 11.2.67 DS/SB

No. 1813 dt. 13-2-67

1813/6 (3) “ “ to lawyers.

D.A, Pl. issue letter accordingly. Sd/-DS/PL, 11.2

D.A Pl. see that these letter are send immediately by special messengers, so that the party can interview to-day. The court who will seen the letter will take the signature on time..................

Sd/- DS/PL 13.2

D.S., P.L.

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Pakistan between East and West must not be sacrificed at any cost and at least these two demands should be included in the minimum common programme for united opposition. Mahbubur Rahman Khan Inspr. S.B. 14.2.67

DA, Pl. put up in file. Sd/- DS/Pl. 14.2 DIG, may kindly see. Sd/-14.2.67

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Md. Muslim Husain

Inspr. S.B. 14.2.67

6152-6122, Under verbal order of D.I.G. pp. 6152-6122 the verbatim speech of Sk. M. Rahman at Jessore on 15.4.66 have been

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taken by the Govt. Reporter m/s. Shamsul Huq & Shamsul Haq Miah today. Sd/- 14.2.67.

− Secret Immediate Phones: 43025& 44231/85 Special Branch, East Pakistan Rajarbagh Dated, Dacca the 14th February '67. To (1)

No. 1914(3)/606-48 PF.

Mr. Syed Shamim Ahsan, C.S.P., Secy. to the Governor of East Pakistan, Governor's House, DACCA.

(2)

Mr. B. Ahmed, C.S.P., Secy. to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home Deptt., Dacca.

(3)

Mr. M. N. Huda, P.S.P., Asstt. Inspr. Genl. of Police (D), East Pakistan, DACCA. On 13.2.67 Messrs. Abdus Salam Khan and Abu Hussain Sarkar10 held an

interview with Sk. Mujibur Rahman in the Dacca Central Jail in connection with a case. The interview being one of lawyers, the Police officers would not remain in the hearing distance. We came to learn through a delicate source that Mr. Abdus Salam Khan pleaded with Sk. Mujibur Rahman for conceding some of his 6-points with a view to for in a combined opposition of all political parties for restoration of democracy. Sk. Mujibur Rahman was at first adamant not to deviate from him 6-point programme. On being persuaded by Abdus Salam Khan, Sk. Mujibur Rahman stated that provincial autonomy and party in all respects between East and West Pakistan are two of his minimum demands on which he was not prepared to come to a compromise. As regards remaining demands of the 6-point programme, he told Abdus Salam Khan to negotiate with the other political parties on the basis of "give

10.

Abu Hossain Sarkar (1894 – 17April 1969) – Was elected to Bengal Constituent Assembly in 1937. Elected to East Bengal Provincial Assembly as United Front candidate. Chief Minister of East Bengal in June 1955 and resigned on 30 August 1956 over inflation and food crisis.

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and take". Sk. Mujibur Rahman enquired about the activity of Mr. Nasrullah in this respect. He requested Abdus Salam Khan to convey his above view to Nawabzada Nasrullah11.

O/C Sd/- 14.2.67

(A.M. Mesbahuddin) Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. A steering Committee of EPAL, was formed recently on 12.2.67

with A. Salam Khan (Chairman), Zahiruddin, Syed Nazrul Islam, Amena Begum, Nurul Islam, Masiur Rahman & Capt. Mansur Ali 12, (Copies put up in I.C.C. meeting held on 18.2.67) Sd/-21.2.67



27 Appointment of Special Public Prosecutor to conduct case No. 2A/1964 u/s 124A PPC against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 12 February 1967 East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 12.2.67

Received at 11.30 A.M/P.M Words From To

: SS/ City SB Addresses/(if given) Dacca. : DS/PL S.B. E.P. Dacca.

11. Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan (13 November 1916 - 27 September 2003) – Politician in British India and Pakistan. President of All Pakistan Awami League in 1966.

12. Capt. Mansur Ali (16 January 1917 – 3 November 1975) – One of the closest associates of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in all his Bengali nationalist movements. Arrested in 1952 for taking part in language movement. Elected to East Pakistan Provincial Assembly in 1954 and Pakistan National Assembly in 1970. Played prominent role in forming and conducting first Bangladesh government from Mujibnagar as Finance Minister during liberation war. After independence elected to Bangladesh Jatio Sangsad 1973 and served as Minister of Communications and Home Affairs in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's cabinet. Brutally killed on 3 November 1975 along with three other national leaders while imprisoned in Dhaka Central Jail.

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Ref. CR Case No. 2/64 u/s 124 A against Sk. Mujibur Rahman President A.L. for delivering prejudicial speech on 29-3-64 at Outer Stadium Dacca. As decided by the Hon. Suprm. Court. The case will now be tried by Mr. M.S. Khan. ADC Gen. Dacca wrote Dacca Central Jail 27-2-67 has been fixed for the production of the accd. Sd/-

Telephone Operator. To, P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, 16.2.

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East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 27.2.67

Received at 17.35 A.M/P.M Words From

: SI Syed Ahmed II CSB Dacca Addresses/(if given)

To

: DS (Pol.) CSB reports to DS (PL) SB, EP DA. Criminal miss case No. 2a/64 u/s 124(A) P.P.C. against Sk. Mojibur

Rahman. Next date of the case under reference is fixed on 27.3.67 and the trial is ordered to be held without Dacca Central Jail. Copy of the order sheet will follow. Sd/-27.2 Sd/-

Telephone Operator. To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL 28.2

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Criminal Misc Case No. 2a’/64 u/s 124(A) PPC State V.S. Sk. Mazibar Rahman Copy of order sheet dt. 27.2.67 same the petition of the sureties of Mr. Sk. Mazibar Rahman stating that they are unable to produce him before court to-day as the accd. is in detention in Dacca Central Jail under D.P.R. as security

prisoner. Also seen the prayer of the D.S.P

court, Dacca for holding trial of the accused within the Dacca Central Jail in public interest and also for smooth and expeditors trial which is in

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the interest of the accd. as well. Heard the objection of the defence was length. Heard the D.S.P. Court Accused Sk. Mazibar Rahman is in detention in Dacca Central Jail as a security prisoner under D.P.R. It will be in public interest of smooth & expedition disposal of the case which is also in the interest of the accd. that the trial be held within Dacca Central Jail. Seen the bail prayer moved by the lawyer of the accd. Heard prosecution who opposed bail. Heard lawyer of the accd. He may find bail in this case for Rs. 2000/- with two sureties of the like amount i/d to hajat. The trial will be held in the Dacca Central Jail. To 27-3-67 for P.W.S. Inform D.I.G. of prisons of and accused Summon P.W.S. Sd/- M. S. Khan A.D.C (G) 27.2.67

Copied by me & submitted to D/S (P.L.) for information & N/A. A copy forwarded to D/S (Pol.) for information. Sd/- CSB, 27.2.67

To P.F of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 28.2

− Government of East Pakistan Law Judicial Deptt. Section-1. No. 183-Judl/1 1L-24/67

Dated Dacca the 2nd March, 1967.

From : Mr. M. R. Khan, EPCS(Judl), Section Officer, Govt. of E.P. To

: The Addl. Dy. Commissioner (G), Dacca.

Sub : Appointment of Public Prosecutor to conduct the prosecution of cr. case No. 2a/64 State- VS - Sk. Mujibur Rahman u/s 124A P.P.C. In inviting a reference to his No. 428-JM/5 dated 25.2.67 on the above subject, the undersigned is directed to forward herewith a copy of memo. No. 1-Poll/s(1) dated 1.1.67 addressed to him by the Home (Political) Deptt. of this Govt. and to say that if he thinks that the case should be conducted by the Spl. P.P. he may please send a formal proposal for the same. Sd/- Illegible, Section Officer,

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Memo. No. 499(2)encl)-JM/5 dated 4.3.67. Copy forwarded to:1. Supdt. of Police, Dacca, 2. D.S.P. (Court), Dacca for favour of report by 6.3.67. Sd/- Illegible, 4.3.67, for Addl. Dy. Commissioner, Dacca. − Immediate Government of East Pakistan Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca. Memo. No...... JL/8 dated..... To The D.I.G of Police, E.P. Dacca. Ref: Summon sent to him under no. 96 dated 4.3.67. The case is adjourned. Mr. Sayed Mannan Baksh, S.P. may be informed not to attend court of Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Dacca on 27.3.67. for Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Memo. No. 762/1 JL/8 dated 20.3.67 Copy forwarded to The D.I.G., S.B. Dacca for information and taking necessary action with reference to this office No. 97 dated 4.3.67. Immediate Sd/- 20.3.67

Note Hand in main office, S.C.O, pl. Sd/-27.3. Not hand in S.C.O. pl. Sd/-27/3/67.

for Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Dacca.

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East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 27.3.67

Received at 17.45 A.M/P.M Words From To

: S.I. Syed Ahmed II (CSB). Addresses/(if given) Dacca. : DS/Pol. CSB DSPL SB.EP. Dacca.

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Criminal Misc case no 2a/64 u/s 124 (A) P.P.C. State V/S Sk.

Mujibur Rahman. The hearing of the case under reference has been fixed on 13-4-67 for evidence. In the Court of Mr. M.S. Khan A.D.C. General. Sd/-27.3.67. To PF of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL, 8.4

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To The Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, Spl. Branch, E.P., Dacca. Through the S.P., Dacca. Sub : Appointment of Spl. P.P. to conduct case No. 2a/1964 against Sk. Mujibur Rahman u/s 124A P.P.C. in the court of Addl. Dy. Commissioner(G), Dacca. In enclosing herewith a copy of memo. No. 499(2) (Encl) JM/5 dt. 4.3.67 of Dy. Commissioner, Dacca, and a copy of memo. No. 3471E dt. 11.3.67 of S.P. Dacca, I have the honour to report that the Govt. were moved by the Dy. Commissioner, Dacca in his memo. No. 635 (Encl) JM/5 dt. 13.3.67 for appointing Spl. public prosecutor, Mr. Azizuddin Ahmed to conduct the prosecution case. He sent two reminders also vide his memo. No. 862 JM/5 dt. 30.3.67 and 1000 JM/5 dt. 12.4.67 but the appointment of Mr. Azizuddin Ahmed was not received. The case was first fix for hearing on 27.3.67, but as the T.M. Mr. M.S. Khan, A.D.C. (G), Dacca was busy otherwise, the case was adjourned to 13.4.67. On 13.4.67 also the case was not taken up as the defence took time and the case was adjourned to 22.4.67. On this date the prosecution shall have to be ready for examining the P.Ws. In the circumstances, I would suggest that though the D.C. sends usual reminders to Govt., some special steps may also be taken immediately so that Mr. Azizuddin Ahmed is appointed and briefed well ahead the hearing dated (22.4.67). Sd/- A. Khaleque Khan. 16.4.67. Dy. Supdt. of Police, Dacca. ... Copy of letter No. 183-Judl/1/1L-24/67 dt. 2.3.67 from the Section Officer, Govt. of E.P., Law Judicial Deptt., Dacca to the Addl. Dy. Commissioner (G), Dacca.

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Sub: Appointment of Public Prosecutor to conduct the prosecution of Cr. case No. 2a/64 State -vs- Sk. Mujibur Rahman u/s 124A P.P.C. In inviting a reference to his No. 428-JM/5 dt. 25.2.67 on the above subject, the undersigned is directed to forward herewith a copy of memo. No. 1-Poll/s (1) dt. 1.1.67 addressed to him by the Home (Poll) Deptt. of this Govt. and to say that if he thinks that the case should be conducted by the Spl. P.P. he may please send a formal proposal for the same. Memo. No. 499(2) encl-JM/5 dt. 4.3.67. Copy forwarded to : 1) S.P., Dacca. 2) D.S.P., (Court) Dacca. for favour of report by 6.3.67. Sd/- Illegible. for Addl. D.C. 4943E dt. 17.4.67. Forwarded Sd/-17.4.67.S.P., Dacca.

− OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, DACCA. MEMO. NO. 3471 dated 11.3.67. To The Deputy Commissioner, Dacca. Sub:

Appointment of Spl. P.P. to conduct case No. 2a’/1964 against Sk. Majibur Rahman u/s 124A P.P.C. in the Court of Addl. Deputy Commissioner (G), Dacca.

Ref : Your Memo. No. 499(2) encl) JM/5 dated 4.3.67. The case in brief is that on 29.3.67. Mr. Shaikh Majibur Rahman, General Secretary of East Pakistan Awami League, now President of the said Awami League, delivered a speech at Outer Stadium, Dacca bringing into hatred or contempt and exciting a disaffection towards the Govt. which is punishable u/s 124A P.P.C. The case being a case of public importance the PP., Dacca was appointed to conduct the prosecution and subsequently because of the great importance of the case. Mr. Abdul Hye Chowdhury, Advocate, High Court, Dacca now law Minister of the Govt. of East Pakistan was appointed to conduct the prosecution vide L.R. Memo. No. 2298 dt. 19.6.65.

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In the circumstances, I would recommend that a special P.P. preferable Mr. Azizuddin Ahmed, Advocate, may be appointed to conduct the prosecution case, in place of Mr. Abdul Hye Chowdhury Advocate. An early decision may kindly be taken in the matter as the date of hearing of the case has been fixed on 27.3.67. Sd/- A. Khaleque, 11.3.67. for Superintendent of Police, Dacca. − Confidential/Immediate Phone: 43844 Government of East Pakistan Office of the D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division Memo. No. ... /con. dated..... To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan Home (Spl.) Deptt. Dacca. Sub:

Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in connection with crl. case No. 2/1964 within the jail premises on 27.3.67. I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named

detenue will be held on 27.3.67 within the jail premises. Sd/- Z. Karim D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Divn. Central Jail, Dacca. ... Memo No. 387/1(2)/con. dated 25-3-67 Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1. The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. The D.I.G of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca. 3. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca. Sd/- 25.3.67

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Divn. Central Jail, Dacca. DS/PL, Perusal pl. The file is under action. Sd/-25.5.67. D.S (JIC), 25.3.67

Seen. Pl. also show Mr. Luthfur Rahman DS, Sd/-DS/PL 25.3

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PHONE. 43844 GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Confidential Office of the Dy. Inspector General of Prison, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. ... / Con. dated ... 1967. Immediate To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca. Sub: Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in connection with case No. 2A/64 u/s 124A P.P.C. on 13.4.67 with the Jail premises. I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with case No. 2A/64 will be held on 13.4.67 within the Jail premises. Sd/- Z. Karim. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. ... Confidential Memo. No. 479/1(3)/ Con. dated 12.4.1967. Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1. The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. The Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., E. Pak. Dacca. 3. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca. Sd/- 12.4.67

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 13.4.67

Received at 16.30 A.M/P.M Words From To

: DS/Pol. Addresses/(if given) City SB. : DS/PL SB.

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Criminal Misc. case no 2(a)/64 State VS Sk. Mujibur Rahman U/S 124(a) P.P.C. Order 13/4/67:

Accd. present in the Court which is being held in Dacca Central Jail. 4 PWs are also present. Defence prays for an adjournment on the Ground was their Principal lawyer is unable to attend the Court as he is engaged in some important cases in High Court. Heard Dy. SP Court who has no objection provided a short adjournment is given. The case is adjourned to 22/4/67 for PWs. Summon PWs to-two to nine and informs all concerned. Accd. as before. Sd/- MS Khan ADC (Gnl.) Sd/- 13.4

Telephone Operator. Informed DS/PL, over phone, Sd/- 13/4

To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL, 14/4

− To The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca. Through the Superintendent of Police, Dacca. Sub: Appointment of Spl. P.P. to conduct Case No. 2a/ 1964 against Sk. Mujibur Rahman u/s 124A P.P.C. in the Court of Addl. Deputy Commissioner (G), Dacca. In enclosing herewith a copy of memo No. 499(2) (Encl) JM/5 dated 4.3.67 of Deputy Commissioner, Dacca and a copy of memo. No. 3471E dated. 11.3.67 of Superintendent of Police, Dacca, I have the honour to report that the Govt. were moved by the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca in his memo. No. 635(encl) JM/5 dated 13.3.67 for appointing spl. public prosecutor, Mr. Azizuddin Ahmed to conduct the prosecution case. He sent two reminders also vide his memo. No. 862 JM/5 dated 30.3.67 and 1000 JM/5 dated 12.4.67 but the appointment of Mr. Azizuddin Ahmed

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was not received. The case was first fix for hearing on 27.3.67, but, as the T.M. Mr. M.S. Khan, A.D.C. (G), Dacca was busy otherwise, the case was adjourned to 13.4.67. On 13.4.67 also the case was not taken up as the defence took time and the case was adjourned to 22.4.67. On this date the presentation shall have to be ready for examining the P.Ws. In the circumstances, I would suggest that though the D.C. sends usual reminders to Govt., some special steps may also be taken immediately so that Mr. Azizuddin Ahmed is appointed and briefed well head the hearing date (22.4.67). Sd/-16.4.67

Forwarded, Sd/-17.4.67 Supdt. of Police, Dacca.

(A. Khaleque Khan) Deputy Superintendent of Police, Dacca.

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Copy of letter No.5106-E dated 20.4.67 from the Supdt. of Police, Dacca to the Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca. ... Sub : Trial of Sk. Majibor Rahman in C.R. Case No. 2a’/64 u/s 124A P.P.C. The above case is fixed for hearing on 22.4.67. No order has yet been received from the Govt. about the appointment of Spl. P.P. Mr. Azizuddin Ahmed Advocate. Moreover, the short hand note book of the Govt. Bengali Reporter containing the seditious speech of the accd. is now with the Hon’ble High Court in connection with CR Case No. la’/64 against the said accd. who was convicted in the said case and who has preferred and appeal to the Hon’ble High Court against the said conviction. Dy. Supdt. of Police (Court) has moved the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca to request L.R. to get back the said short hand note book from the High Court. In the circumstances, the court is being moved for an adjournment of the case on 22.4.67. Secret Immediate Special Branch, East Pakistan Rajarbagh, Dated, Dacca the 2nd April/67. No. 5752(2)/606-48 P.F.

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Copy forwarded to:1) Mr. M.N. Huda, P.S.P., Asstt. Inspr. Genl. of Police (D) East Pakistan, Dacca & 2) Mr. A.K.M. Nurul Islam Khan, C.S.P., Dy. Secy. to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Poll) Deptt., Dacca, for favour of information. Sd/-(S.A. Khasru) for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. − OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, DACCA. Memo. No. 5106 E dt. 20-4-67. To The Deputy Inspector General of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub : Trial of Sk. Majibor Rahman in C.R. Case No. 2a’/64 u/s 124A P.P.C. The above case is fixed for hearing on 22.4.67. No order has yet been received from the Govt. about the appointment of Spl. PP., Mr. Azizuddin Ahmed Advocate. Moreover, the short hand note book of the Govt. Bengali Reporter containing the seditious speech of the accd. is now with the Hon’ble High Court in connection with C.R. Case No. la’/64 against the said accd. who was convicted in the said case and who has preferred an appeal to the Hon’ble High Court against the said conviction. Dy. Supdt. of Police (Court) has moved the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca to request L.R. to get back the said short hand note book from the High Court. In the circumstances, the court is being moved for an adjournment of the case on 22.4.67. Sd/- 20.4.67

Superintendent of Police, Dacca. Seen. D.I.G may kindly see for information pl., Sd/-DS/Pl, 20/4/67 SSI, Copies to AIG & DS Home (Poll), Sd/-21.4.67.

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East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE A.M/P.M. Date: 22.4

Handed in at

Received at 16.24 A.M/P.M Words From

: DS/Poll. Addresses/(if given)

To

: DS/PL. G.R. Case no 2a/64 u/s 124A P.P.C state Vs. Sk. Mojibur Rahman

OS/dt. 22-4-67. Accd. present & P.Ws. are present. Prosecution prays for time, Heard both side. No lawyer conducts the case for present is available today. Defence has no objection. The case is adjourned to 27-5-67 for P.W.S. Accd. as before. Summons all P.Ws.

Sd/- M. S. Khan A.D.C (Genl.)

Telephone Operator To P.F of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 24.4

Secret/Immediate

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No 5769/606-48 PF (pt-28) dt. 22-4-67. To Mr. A.K.M. Nurul Islam, C.S.P., Dy. Secy. to the Govt. of E. Pak. Home (Poll). Deptt., Dacca. Subject:

Appointment of Spl. P.P. to conduct case No. 2a/64 against Sk. Mujibur Rahman.

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In continuation of this office memo. No. 5752 (2) dt. 22.4.67, I send herewith a copy of m/no. 4943/E dt. 17.4.67 from S.P., Dacca together with copies of its enclosures for taking necessary action. Sd/- 22.4 for D.I.G. S.B .E.P. Dacca.

Secret/Immediate

Memo. No. 5769/1 dt. 22-4-67. Copy with copies of enclosures forwarded to Mr. M.N. Huda. P.S.P.,

A.I.G of Police (D), East Pak. Dacca for information in continuation of this office memo. No. 5752 (2) dt. 22.4.67.

Sd/- 22.4 for D.I.G S.B E.P. Dac.

Immediate

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To The Additional Deputy Commissioner (G), Dacca. Sub : Appointment of P.P. to conduct case No. 2a’ /64 against Sk. Majibor Rahman u/s 124A P.P. This morning I talked with Mr. Azizuddin Ahmed, Advocate over telephone. He told me that he had since received appointment letter from L.R., E.P., Dacca, to conduct the above case at fee of Rs. 204.00 per day. He further told me that he had already informed the P.A. to L.R. to-day that he would not conduct the case at such a poor fee. As the case will be taken up on 27.5.67, I would request that arrangement for a suitable substitute be made immediately. It may be mentioned here that previously PP. Mr. A. Alim denied to conduct this case at his usual fee Rs. 204.00 already sanctioned as daily fee for Mr. Azizuddin Ahmed, may be given to P.P. Mr. A. Alim or A.P.P. Mr. Mesbahuddin, who may be agreeable to take up the case on that fee of Rs. 204/ - per day. Sd/- A. Khaleque Khan. 20.5.67.

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Copy to Superintendent of Police, Dacca, Special Supdt. of Police,

City

Special Branch and Deputy Inspect General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca for favour of information and necessary action. Sd/- 20.5.67

(A. Khaleque Khan) Deputy Superintendent of Police (Court), Dacca. − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 27.5.67

Received at 17.45 A.M/P.M Words From To

: S.I Syed Ahmed II– Addresses/(if given)

: DS/(Pol.) CSB Dacca. reported DS (PL) SB.

Cr. case no 2a/64 u/s 124A, State Vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. 3 P.Ws

were examined. Fixing 17.6.67 for further P.Ws. Copy of order sheet could not be taken as the judicial peshker is otherwise busy. Sk. Mujibur Rahman has not been furnished on 30/5/67. Sd/Sd/-27.5

Telephone Operator − PHONE NO. 43844 Confidential GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 912/Con. dated 15-6-1967. To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca. Sub : Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Majibur Rahman in connection with Crl. case No. 2/64 on 17.6.67.

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I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with Crl. Case No. 2/64 will be held on 17.6.67 within the Jail Premises. Sd/- M. U. Ullah. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo. No. 912/1(3)/Con. dated 15-6-1967. Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1.

The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca.

2.

The Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., E. Pak., Dacca.

3.

The Spl. Supdt. of Police. City S.B., Dacca. Sd/- 15.6

D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail Dacca. − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 17.6.67

Received at 18.25 A.M/P.M Words From To

: DS, Pol. Addresses/(if given) City SB. : DS/PL SB.

Ref. CR. Case No. 2A /64 u/s 124 (A) P.P.C. State vs Sk. Mujibur

Rahman & others. Order dt. 17.6.67. Next date of hearing is fixed on 20.6.67 for P.W. One P.W. present & was examined by Mr. M.S. Khan.

Sd/-

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PHONE NO. 43844 Confidential GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN OFFICE OF THE DY. Inspector General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 937/Con. dated 19-6-1967. To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan. Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca. Sub : Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in connection with Crl. case No.2/64 on 20.6.67. I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with Crl. case No. 2/64 will be held on 20.6.67 within the Jail premises. Sd/- M.U. Ullah. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo. No. 937/1(3) /Con. dated 19-6-1967. Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1) The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2) The Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., E. Pak., Dacca. 3) The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca. Sd/- 19.6.67

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 20.6.67

Received at 8.50 hrs. A.M/P.M Words From To

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Cr. Misc. Case No. 2 A /64 u/s 124 (A) P.P.C, State vs Sk. Mujibur Rahman. One more P.Ws was examined today. To 22.7.67 for further P.Ws. Sd/-

Telephone Operator.

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PHONE NO. 43844. Confidential Immediate GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo, No. 1161/ con. dated 21-7-1967. To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt. Dacca. Sub : Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman in connection with Crl. case No. 2 of 1964- u/s 124A P.P.C. I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with Crl. case No.2 of 1964 will be held on 22.7.67 within the Jail premises. Sd/- M.U. Ullah. D.I.G of Prisons Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo. No. 1161 /1 (3)/Con. dated 21-7-1967. Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to :1. The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. The Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., E. Pak., Dacca. 3. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca. Sd/-21.7

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PHONE NO. 43844 Confidential Immediate GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 1292/ Con. dated 8-8-1967.

To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home(Spl.) Deptt. Dacca.

Sub : Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in connection with Cr. case No.2 of 1964 on 10.8.67. I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with Cr. case No. 2 of 1964 will be held on 10.8.67 within the Jail Promises. Sd/- M. U. Ullah, D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo. No. 1292/1(3) Con. dated 8-8-1967 Copy forwarded for information to and favour of necessary action to:1. The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. The Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., E. Pak. Dacca. 3. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca. Sd/-8.8

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 10.8.67

Received at 16.15 A.M/P.M Words From

: S.I Saduruddin Molla (CSB) Addresses/(if given) Sadar Court Dacca.

To

: DS, Pol. CSB & D.S PL, S,B, E.P, Dacca.

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Ref. CR case no. 2a/64 u/s 124 P.P.C State v/s SK. Mujibur Rahman. order 10/8/67 : Examined in chief 4 P.Ws. To 5-9-67 for further P.Ws. Sd/- M.S. Khan A.D.C (G)

Sd/-10.8

Telephone Operator To P.F of the Subject, Sd/-DS/PL, 11.8

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PHONE NO. 43844 Confidential Immediate GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 1491/ Con. dated 2-9-1967.

To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca.

Sub: Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in connection with Cr. case No.2 of 1964 on 5.9.67 within the Jail premises. I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with Cr. case No. 2 of 1964 will be held on 5.9.67 within the Jail premises. Sd/- M.U. Ullah. D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo. No. 1491/1(3)/Con. dated 2-9-1967. Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1. The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. The Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., E.P., Pak., Dacca. 3. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca.

Sd/-2.9

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East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 5.9.67

Received at 17.00 A.M/P.M Words From To

: DS-Pol. Addresses/(if given) City S.B. : DS/PL

Cr. Misc case 2a/64 Accd. Sk. Mujibur Rahman Order dt. 5.9.67 One more P.W. examined. To 7.9.67 for charge if any. Sd/-S.M. Khan

Sd/- 5.9.67

5.9.67

Telephone Operator To, P.F. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL 7.9

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East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 7.9.67

Received at 19.00 A.M/P.M Words From To

: City SB Addresses/(if given) E.P. Dacca. : Dy. Supdt. Pol. S.B. E.P. Dacca

Criminal misc case no. 2 A/ 64. Accd. Sk. Mozibur Rahman, ordered dt. 7.9.67. Charge framed against accd. Sk. Mozibur Rahman u/s 124 (A) P.P.C, 7(3) E.P.P.S.O. To 21-9-67 for cross examination. To 21-9-67. Sd/- M.S. Khan A.D.C (Gen). Dacca.

Sd/Telephone Operator

To P.F. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 8.9

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East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 21.9.67

Received at 16.55 A.M/P.M Words From

: S.I A. Hamid (CSB) DA Addresses/(if given)

To

: D.S. Pol. C.S.B. & D.S. PL S.B.E.P, DA. GR misc -2A/64 State V/s Sk. Mujibur Rahman.

Order. 21-9-67 Defence lawyer prays for time. To 16.10.67 & 17.10.67 for cross & defence P.Ws.

Sd/- Magte. Mr. M.S. Khan A.D.C Genl.

Sd/- 21.9.67

Telephone Operator − No. /X-11/3-67 C Office of the Deputy Inspector General Rajshahi Range , Rajshahi The 9th October, 1967 To Mr. M.S. Khan. Addl. Dy. Commissioner. D A C C A. Sub : Criminal Case No. 2a/64 against Sk. Mujibur Rahman u/s 124 A PPC. I have been asked to appear before your court on 16.10.67 in Dacca Central Jail for the purpose of deposition in the above noted case. But the Governor of East Pakistan will be visiting Rangpur on 12.10.67 and he will stay there up to the afternoon of 15.10.67 when he will return to Dacca. I shall have to remain at Rangpur during the visit of the Governor of East Pakistan in order to supervise the Security duties performed by the police. Hence it will not be possible for me to appear before your court on 16.10.67.

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I would, therefore, earnestly request you to kindly fix another date for my appearance before your Court for the purpose of deposition. Sd/(Syed Mannan Baksh) Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police Rajshahi Range. Memo. No. 241/ X-11/3-67/ 1(2)-C dt. 9.10.67 Copy forwarded to :1. Mr. A. M. Mesbahuddin, PPM. PSP. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. Mr. M.N. Huda, PSP., Asstt., Inspr., Genl., of Police, East Pakistan, Dacca with reference to his memo no. II/43-67/1535-A dated 4.10.67. for information.

Sd/- 9.10.67 (Syed Mannan Baksh) Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police Rajshahi Range. −

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 17.10.67

Received at 20.15 A.M/P.M Words From

: DS /Pol. Addresses/(if given) City SB

To

: DS-PL SB.EP. Dacca.

Ref : Miscellaneous Case No 2A/64 State Vs Mujibur Rahman. Order dt. 17.10.67. Cross-examined 3 PWS namely Shah Alam, Abdus Satter & Abdur Razzak. To 9-11-67 for further cross-

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DIG/SS-1 On 16.10.67 and 17.10.67 was the hearing date of case against Sk. Mujibar Rahman (C.R. Case No. 2 'a' of 1964) inside Dacca Central Jail. In both the days Mr. Zahir Uddin advocate (P.D.M) cross-examined the witness. Some other lawyers including Syed Nazrul Islam (pro-six point) of Mymensingh attended the court. During court hours they whispered with Sk. Mujibar Rahman. Sk. Mujibar Rahman told both parties that they should not fight each other. (On 17.10.67 at the closing stage of the trial Sk. Mujibar Rahman requested the PP Mr. Abdul Alim to entertain them with tea. Mr. Zahiruddin also supported the same in the mean time the magte. left the court. Sk. Mujibar Rahman told that during martial law period there were 5 cases against him but he was acquitted in all cases. Now for the successful prosecution of the cases by the P.P. he is being convicted in all cases. Tea was supplied by the P.P. All took tea. When Sk. Mujibar Rahman was going inside the Jail he told Syed Nazrul Islam and others that East Pakistani people cannot forgive six points demands. They should not sit together with Choudhury Md. Ali when is enemy no 1 to East Pakistan. It is he who did all these misdeeds while he was finance minister as well as Prime Minister. East Pakistan should also know Moulana Moududi 13 who is a hypocrite and foreign agent. He should not be believed at any stage. It would be better to work with F.M. Md. Ayub Khan 14 who is giving

13. Abul

A'la Maududi (25 September 1903- 22 September 1979) − He was an Islamic ideologist, and the founder of the Jamaat-e-Islami in 1941. At the time of the Indian independence movement, Maududi and the Jamaat-e-Isami actively worked to oppose the partition of India. After it occurred, Maududi and his followers shifted their focus to politicizing Islam and generating support for making Pakistan an Islamic state. 14 . General Ayub Khan – Mohammad Ayub Khan (14 May 1907 – 19 April 1974) – A Pakistan Army General and second President of Pakistan. Forcibly assumed the presidency ousting first president Iskander Mirza through military coup in 1958. Banned all political parties and arrested Awami League and other opposition leaders including Sheikh Mujibur Rahman almost without touching Muslim League leaders. Pormulgated EBDO (Elective Bodies Disqualification Order) contrary to the constitution barring political leaders from taking part in political

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something to East Pakistan than to work with Choudhury Md. Ali and Moulana Moududi. All the public witness except Amir Hossain were examined fully. The case has been adjourned to 9.11.67 for cross-examination all other witness. This Amir Hossain is always avoiding attending Court to depose in fabour of prosecuting though he moves near about the Court. He utters that he is not getting any help for govt. side for his personal matter. Now he wants license for some rickshaw and possession of a building of enemy property. He also utter that he would not depose if his demands are not fulfilled.

Submitted Sd/-DS.P. S.B 18.10.67

I.C.C meeting, Sd/- 18.10.67

Type Section, pl. type two copies for I.C.C & put up today. by 12.00 hrs. Sd/- DS/PL, 18/10

One typed copy given to I.C.C file, Sd/- DS/PL , 19/10 To, P.F. of, Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL, 19/10

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No 14810/606-48 PF. dt. 18-10-67 To S.O. Home (poll.) Deptt. Govt. of E.P. Section -1, Dacca. Sub : Prosecution of M/s M.A Aziz, Secretary. Chittagong Awami League and Sk. Mujibar Rahman. Ref: your memo No. 671-Poll/S(1) dated 14.10.67.

activities. Also introduced Basic Democratic system at all levels. Elected union council members called Basic Democrats constituted the electoral college and they voted to elect the President, National and Provincial Assembly members of the country. The controversial win over Fatema Jinnah in presidential elections and the outcomes of war with India in 1965 brought devastating results for Ayub Khan’s image and his presidency. The popular demonstrations and labour strikes all over Pakistan, especially those under Awami League leadership in East Pakistan ultimately compelled him to step down in 1969.

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The next date of hearing of the case against Sk. Mujibar Rahman is 20.10.67 and that against M. A Aziz is 23.10.67.

Copy given to, file No. 28-54 PF, Sd/-18.10

Sd/- 17.10.67 for D.I.G. S.B

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Confidential GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Immediate Memo. No. 1911/Con. dated 6-11-1967. To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca. Sub: Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in connection with Cr. case No. 2 of 1964 on 9.11.67. I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with Cr. case 2 of 1964 will be held on 9.11.67 within the Jail premises. Sd/- M.U Ullah D.I.G of prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. ... Confidential Memo. No. 1911/1(3) Con. dated 6-11-1967. Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1. The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. The Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., E. Pak., Dacca. 3. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B, Dacca. Sd/- 6.11

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division Central Jail, Dacca. DS/PL, Perusal Pl. Sd/-7/11/67

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Secret/Immediate S.I. FORM 6, 1963 MEMORANDUM FORM GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN HOME (POLITICAL) Department. SECTION-1. Branch. Memorandum No. 711- Poll/S(I) , dated the 9th Nov. 1967. To : The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca. Subject : Prosecution of M/S. M.A Aziz, Secretary, Chittagong Awami League and Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Reference : His Memo. No. 148010 dated 18.10.67. ... The undersigned is directed to request that this Department be informed about the present position of the case at an early date. Signature ... Sd/- 9.11.67. Designation ... Section Officer, Government of East Pakistan. − Confidential Urgent

PHONE No. 43844. GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 2050/con. dated 27-11-1967. To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan. Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca. Sub : Trial of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in connection with Cr. case No. 2 of 1964 within the Jail premises on 30.11.67.

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I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named detenue in connection with Cr. case No. 2 of 1964 will be held on 30.11.67 within the Jail premises. Sd/- M.U. Ullah. D.I.G. of Prisons Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo. No. 2050/1(3)/Con. dated 27-11-1967 Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1. The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. The Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., E. Pak., Dacca. 3. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca.

Sd/- 27.11

D.I.G. of Prisons Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. 

28 Shaikh Mosharroff Hossain along with relatives met detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 13 February 1967 From : Shaikh Mosharroff Hossain, T.Q.A. M.P.A. Vill. Tungapara, P.O. Paligati, P.S. Gopalganj, Dist. Faridpur. To The Deputy Inspector General of Police Special Branch, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to state that I seek an interview with Shaikh Mujibur Rahman Esqur my nephew now detained in Dacca Central Jail under D.P.R. Shaikh Mosharroff Hossain

Yours truely,

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 13.2.1967. To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca.

No. 1851

Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk .Mujibur Rahman at 4-30 PM. on 14.2.67 in presence of S. B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mr. Illias Ahmed Choudhury 2.

”

Sk. Fazlur Rahman

3. Mrs. Feroza Begum 4.

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Fazilatun Nessa

5.

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Asia Begum

6. Mr. Sk. Mosharraf Hossain, T.Q.A. MPA. Sd/-

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca Memo. No. 1851/1 (2) dated 13-2-67. Copy forwarded to Mr. Illias Ahmed Chowdhury of 92, Arambagh, Dacca & another, for information.

Sd/- 13.2 O/C for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police,

S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca



29 Fazilatun Nessa applied to meet her husband detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 20 February 1967 Immediate

Mrs.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Phone: 42561 677. Dhanmandi R.A... Road No.32, DACCA-2 Date. 20.2.1967

To The Deputy Inspector Gen. of Police Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to state that I seek an interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Esqr. now detained in Dacca Central Jail under D.P.R and like to accompany the following: 1. Hasina Sheikh

:

Daughter

2. Sheikh Kamaluddin

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Son

3. Sheikh Shahidul Islam

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Nephew

4. Farida Sheikh

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Niece

I hope you would be kind enough to grant the interview and inform

us one day before the date of interview.

Yours truely

Fazilatunnessa SS 1, Sd/-20.2.67,

Last int. on 14.2.67, (P 195)

PL. Put up, in File, Sd/-DS/PL, 20/2

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 24.2.1967 No. 2380

To D.I.-G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca.

Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4.P.M. on 28.2.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1.

3.

Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa

5.

" Farida Sk.

" Sk. Shahidul Islam.

2.

Miss. Hasina Sk.

4.

Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin Sd/- 24.2

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Memo. No. 2380/1 ... dated 24.2.67 Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi R/A, Rd.

No. 32, Dacca for information.

Sd/- 24.2

For Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. − DS (P.L.)

Ref. PF of Sk. Mujibar Rahman (AL)

As ordered I attended the interview of Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman (AL)

with his family members including wife & children, held on 28.2.67 at D.C jail Dacca from 16.30 hrs. He discussed with his family members regarding house hold

affairs during the scheduled period of

interview. There was nothing political in their discussion. This is for favour of your information.

Seen. pl. put up in file, Sd/- DS/PL. 1.3

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this

30 Correspondence of SB authority on transcriptions of short hand notes on the speech of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the public meeting on 15.4.1966 at Jessore Town Hall Maidan. Dacca, 20 February 1967 Phone No. 4 Confidential District Special Branch Jessore, the 20th Feby. '67 No. 915/26-66. To Mr. Ahmad Husain, Dy. Supdt. of Police (Political) S.B., E.P., DACCA: Sir, 2 (two) copies of transcriptions of the short hand notes on the speech of Sk. Mujibur Rahman delivered in the public meeting on 15.4.66 at Jessore Town Hall Maidan were retained by me under order of S.P., D.S.B. Jessore from the 2 (two) Govt. Reporters M/S Shamsul Haq and Shamsul Haq Miyan on 16.2.67 for attestation of the same by Mr. A.S.S. Rahman, Magistrate 1st Class, Jessore. These 2 copies are sent herewith after getting the necessary attestation of the said Magistrate. It is to be mentioned here that I furnished receipt of these 2 copies of the transcriptions to the said Reporters on 16.2.67. These copies are, as I was told, by the Reporters, the office copies of the S.B. Sd/- 20.2.67

D.I.O. (1)., D.S.B., JESSORE. 

31 Trial of sedition case inside Dacca Central Jail in connection with speech delivered at Outer Stadium on March 29, 1964. Dacca, 23 February 1967 Pakistan Observer dt. 23.2.67.

Sedition charge Mujib ordered to be produced before court By Our Court Correspondent The Additional District Magistrate, Dacca, issued orders on the lawyer sureties of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to produce him before the Court on February 27 in connection with a sedition charge under Section 124A of the Pakistan Penal Code. The charge against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is that he had delivered a speech at Outer Stadium on March 29, 1964 and it came under the purview of sedition. Syed Mannan Baksh, S.P., Dacca, is the complainant in the case. Advocate Mr. Mohammadullah, who received the orders has replied that the accused is now in detention under DPR and as such is not within his power for production before the Court. To, P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 24.2

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32 Selection of Prosecutor in Kotwali PS Case No. 36 date 16.5.1966 u/s 7(3) of EPPSO, 1958 and u/r 47(5) of the DPR, 1965 against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Jessore, 25 February 1967 Secret DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH Jessore, the 25th Feby., 1967. No. 1183/26-66.

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To Mr. S. A. Khasru, P.S.P., Special Supdt. of Police. S. B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub : Selection of Prosecutor in Kotwali P.S. Case No. 36 date 16.5.66 u/s 7(3) of E.P.P.S.O., 1958 and u/r 47(5) of the D.P.R., 1965 against Shaikh Mujibur Rahman. The above mentioned case is sensitive one and is of administrative importance. Its trial is likely to be held inside the jail. The Court Inspector of this district may not be able to be of equal match with the defence lawyers as some prominent lawyers are likely to be engaged by the defence. Mr. Imdadul Islam Choudhury, the present Public Prosecutor of Jessore is on D.S.B. records. His party affiliation was N.A.P. Short Notes on his political activity was received with your Memo. No. 19233/1 dated 4.11.63 along with enclosures (copies enclosed). He has no further record since then. In view of the above, it may be decided whether Mr. Imdadul Islam Choudhury should be considered fit to conduct the case. If not arrangement may kindly be made to engage a suitable lawyer from elsewhere as no other suitable lawyer is available here. Sd/- 23.2.67

(M.A. HOSSAIN) Superintendent of Police, D.S.B., Jessore. − Secret/ Immediate No. 3672/606-48 P.F. dt. 27-3-67 To The A.I.G of Police (D) East Pakistan, Dacca. Subject: Selection of Prosecution in Jessore Kotwali P.S. Case No. 36 dt. 19-5-66 u/s 7(3) of EPPSO, 1958 & u/r 47(5) of the DPR 1965 against Sk. Mujibur Rahman.

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I send herewith a copy of letters No. 1183 dt. 25.2.67 with a copy of its enclosure, addressed by the S.P., DSB., Jessore for favour of information. The S.P. DSB., Jessore has been requested to take up the matter

with the D.C Jessore.

Sd/- 18/3 for D.I.G. -

Memo. No. 3672/1/606-48 P.F. dt. 27-3-67. Copy forwarded to the S.P., DSB., Jessore with the request to take up the matter with the D.C., Jessore. Sd/- S.A. Khasru. for D.I.G. S.B.

− Form No. XXIX, S.M., 1941. Government of East Pakistan. ... Home (Political) ... Department. Section II. No. Poll(II) dated Dacca, the April, 1967. FROM : Z. Huq, T.K., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. TO

: The Deputy Commissioner, Dacca.

Subject : G.R. Case No. 36/64 under section 55(1) and (2) of the Press and Publications Ordinance against Sk. Mujibur Rahman and others. Reference: Correspondence resting with your memorandum No. 8233 JC/S dated the 31st December, 1966. The undersigned is directed to invite your attention to the S. & G.A. Department notification No. GAV-79/66- 441 dated the 20th April, 1967 (copy enclosed) under which Mr. Mubaruddin Ahmed, Munsif, Dacca has been vested with the powers of a Magistrate 1st class to try the above mentioned case. This case has already been inordinately delayed and it is requested that necessary steps may be taken so that the trial is brought to a conclusion without further delay. Sd/- Z. Huq. Section officer, Govt. of East Pak. −

192

East Pakistan Form No. 5 Secret All communication should give the Number, Date and Subjects of any previous Correspondence.

GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN OFFICE OF THE Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Jessore

Memorandum No. 5732/26-66(PP. 104.105) dated the 26th Oct. 1967. To. Mr, S.A Khasru, P.S.P., Special. Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca. Reference : This office No. 1919/26.66 dt. 10.4.67, reg: Kotwali P.S case No. 36 dt. 16.5.66 u/s EPPSO, 1958 & under rule 47(5) of the D.P.R 65 against Sk. Mujibur Rahman. About a year and half has already passed since the institution of the case in Court against the Subject. This office may kindly be informed if the accd. will at present be available to stand trial of the case at Jessore Court. Sd/- 25.10.67

Superintendent of Police, D.S.B., Jessore. − Secret/Immediate No 15653/606-48 PF dt. 9-11-67 To The S.P. DSB., Jessore. Ref : your memo no. 5732 dt. 26.10.67 reg. trial of Jessore Kotwali P.S. Case No 36 dt. 16.5.66 against Sk. Mujibur Rahman. The accused, mentioned above, will be made available for at Jessore Court after disposal of the case now pending against him at Dacca Court.



Sd/- 8.11 for D.I.G. S.B. E.P., Dacca.

33 Internal instruction of SB regarding interview of prisoner with visitors. Dacca, 27 February 1967 Immediate Confidential Phone-43844: Government of East Pakistan Office of the D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division Memo No. 271/ con. dated 27.2.67 To The D.I.G. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca. Sub : Interview of detenues: P201 Ref : Your memo No-2380-dated 24.2.67 and 2399 dated ...67. It appears from your memos under reference that the interview of Sk. Mujibur Rahman and Tofazzal Hossain @ Manik Miyan have been fixed on 28.2.67 at 4 P.M. Detenue Mr. Tofazzal Hossain is now an admitted patient in the Police Hospital, Rajarbagh Dacca and as such his interview will be held in the Police Hospital, Dacca. The interviews of the detenues and security prisoners have been conducted by the Dy. Jailor who is in-charge of those prisoners. So, if the interview of Mr. Tofazzal Hossain and Sk. Mujibur Rahman is fixed on the same date and hour, it is not possible for Deputy Jailor to attend both the interviews at the same time in different places. It is, therefore, requested that the interview of Mr. Tofazzal Hossain may be fixed on another date instead of 28.2.67. Moreover, when any interview is fixed which is to be held in jail office, there should not be any interview in the Police hospital. Sd/- 27.2

D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Divn. Central Jail, Dacca. ―

34 NATO’s Fifteen Nations, Amsterdam USA Magazine addressed to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, General Secretary, Awami League in Dacca Central Jail passed censor. Dacca, 3 March 1967 Secret DISTRICT SPECIAL BRANCH SPECIAL BRANCH Dacca, rd The 3 March 1967

Memo. No.

(The secrecy of this interception may kindly be maintained) 1.

: NATO’S FIFTEEN NATIONS

From (with address)

AMSTERDAM, U.S.A.

2.

To (with address)

: Shaikh Mujibur Rahman.

3.

Language of letter

: English.

4.

Date of letter

: Dec. - January/67

5.

Postal Seal

: Nil

6.

Post office of interception

: G.P.O. Dacca.

7.

Date of interception

: 2.3.67.

8.

Name of officer who can prove the

: A.B.M. Nurul Huq. A.S.I.

interception 9.

: X

Whether Photographed or not

10. Whether withheld or delivered

: X

11. If delivered, whether copy kept or not

: Original

12

:

Number and date of Government order authorising interception −

Copy/Translation forwarded toD.S. P.L. Perusal please of the enclosed magazine Captioned "Nato's Fifteen Nations" Vol-II no 6 Dt. Dec-Jan-67 addressed to Sk. Mujibur Rahman, General Secretary, Awami League, Dacca. The magazine does not appear

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to contain anything objectionable. Mr. Mujibur Rahman is now in Jail but this has been addressed to him as G.S. A. L. Dacca. So, this may perhaps be released.

Sd/-O/C Censor 4.3.67

Delivered though S.I. Kh. E. Ullah for releasing in P.O. Sd/-O/C Censor, 6.3.67

Released, Sd/-DS/PL, 4.3

DY. I.-G of Police, S. B., East Pakistan, From No. 39.

− P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman Security Section, S.B., Dacca. Please supply us three copies of the relevant order given by the D.I.G.

in the attached file.

Md. Shamsul Haq Miah Md. Mozammel Hoque Govt. reporters 3.3.67.

Issue

Pl. make immediately 3 copies of notes and orders marked [

N.S.P. 644 of file 606-48 (PF). Sd/-3.3.67. Govt. Reporters, 4/3

] at

Received a copy, Sd/-4.3.67

―

35 Report on the role of IO and comment of Magistrate in connection with the acquittal of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from Ramna PS case with recommendation of initiating departmental action against IO. Dacca, 3 March 1967 Confidential Government of East Pakistan Police Directorate No. IV/89-66/253-S

dated 3-3-67

196

To Mr. A. M. Mesbahuddin, P.S.P., D.I.G. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca. Sub : Acquittal of case against Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Ref : Police Directorate memo No. 72-S dated 21.1.67. In inviting a reference to the above. I am directed to request you kindly to expedite your comments.

Sd/- 3.3.67

(M. Ahmed) Section Officer Put up quickly, Sd/-

Action at P6692-91

−

Confidential Government of East Pakistan Police Directorate. Memo. No. IV/89-66/376 -S, dated 4-4-67. To Mr. A.M. Mesbahuddin, P.S.P., Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub : Acquittal of case against Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Ref : This Directorate Memo. No. 72-S, dt. 21.1.67 and subsequent reminder No. 253-S dt. 3.3.67. In inviting a reference to the above I am directed to request you kindly to expedite your comments.

Sd/- 4.4.67.

Section Officer, Police Directorate. Why is it pending? Sd/-

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Immediate Phone No. 44231/85 & 43025. East Pakistan Form No. 1 GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN OFFICE OF Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca.

DEPARTMENT. ..............GROUP. BRANCH. Maps or plans Spare copies

To Mr. M.N. Huda, P.S..P., Asstt. Inspr. Genl. of police (D), East Pakistan. Dacca.

To be marked for takid Department Branch

Class of papers

Subject: Acquittal of case of Sk. Mujibur Rahman.

Reply Received No. Date.

Reminders issued : 1st No. , dated 2nd No. ,dated 3rd No. , dated

Collection No. Number and year of File Serial Number in File Date of despatch

No. 5397 dated 12-4-67 606-48-PF(Pt.27). Ref : Your Memo No. IV/89-66/72-S dated 21.1.67 and subsequent No. IV/8966/253-S dated 3.3.66 and IV/89-66/376-S dated 4.4.67. I perused the explanation submitted by the three officers and the judgment of the case and my comment is as below against each officer:S.I. Md. Israil. O.C. Ramna P.S. In the judgment the Magistrate did not specify the contradictions made by this officer. The Magistrate only mentioned that the F.I.R and the oral evidence of the S.I appear to be contradictory. The explanation of the O.C seems to be reasonable.

198

The Magistrate commented in the judgment that the "S.I. had stated in his oral evidence in court that he had examined the transcriptions of short hand note prepared by the Government Reporter before lodging the F.I.R. But he has not mentioned so in the F.I.R. It does not seem to be necessary to mention it in the F.I.R because, unless it was perused, section of Law could not be put. There is no such requirement according to Cr.P.C. In the judgment the Magistrate did not mention that the S.I. had no source of knowledge about the text of the speech. The Magistrate remarked that this officer had prepared the F.I.R. half-heartedly without going deep into the matter. It does not seem to be cogent. The explanation of the O.C. seems to be acceptable in this regard too. S.I Sekandar Ali. The Magistrate commented that the I.O. examined only two non-Bengali witnesses and did not take any labour to find out any Bengali knowing witness. He did not enquire about the long hand note taken at the meeting. Names of three witnesses who know Bengali were mentioned in the F.I.R. Two of them were produced in court and the third one could not be traced as his place of residence at Karwanbazar was demolished by D.I.T. as explained by S.I. Md. Sekandar Ali in his report dated 21.12.66. Party meetings are generally attended by party-men and it is not possible to get evidence from them in favour of prosecution. S.I. Abdul Hakim stated in his report that the two examined witnesses were Bengali knowing ones. Both of them were examined by the I.O. and their statements was recorded verbatim (in Bengali) u/s 161 Cr. P. C. When the two witnesses were tested by P.P. they spoke in Bengali. During examination in chief they deferred in Bengali. The long hand notes prepared by S.I. Md. Israil could not be utilized as he left the department and did not attend the court. The explanation of the S.I. seems to be reasonable. S.I Md. Abdul Hakim. There is no comment against this officer by the court. His explanation seems to be reasonable. Sd/- 10.4.67

(A. Mesbahuddin) Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police., S.B. E.P.,Dacca. −

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S.I. Md. Israil O/C Ramna PS (1)

In the judgment the Magistrate did not specify the contradiction made by this officer. The Magistrate only mentioned that the F.I.R. and the oral evidence of the S. I. appeared to be contradictory.

(2)

He stated in his oral examination in court that he had examined the transcription. But he did not mention so in his FIR. It does not seem to be necessary to mention if in the FIR because careless it was perused. Transcription could not be put there is no such requirement of the Cr.P.C. In the judgment the Magistrate did not mention that he had no source of knowledge about the text of the speech. The Magistrate remarked that this officer had prepared the F.I.R. half heartedly without going deep into the matter. The explanation of the O/C is acceptable.

S.I. Sekendar ali. The Magistrate commented that the I.O. examined only two nonBengali witnesses and did not take any lapses to find out any Bengali knowing witness. He did not enquire about the long hand note taken at the meeting though he knew that long hand notes were taken by police.

− At Once

Secret

Government of East Pakistan Police Directorate. Memo. No. IV/89-66/559 S., Dated 13-5-67. To : Mr. A.M. Mesbahuddin, P.S.P., Deputy Inspector General of Police, Special, Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub : Acquittal of case of Sk. Mujibar Rahman. Ref : Your Memo. No. 6397 dated 12.4.67. With reference to the above quoted memo. I am directed to request you to initiate departmental action against the I/O of the case as his explanation was not considered satisfactory.

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Action taken may kindly to intimate for onward transmission to Government. Sd/- 13.5.67

(M.N. Huda) Asstt. Inspr. Genl. of Police, East Pakistan. S.S.I. to Pl. act S.P, Dacca to initiate proceeding under information to us A.I.G. Pl. inform A.I.G. that S.P. Dacca has been asked to initiate proceedings. Copies of Correspondence should be sent to S.P., Dacca.

Secret/Immediate To

Sd/- 15.5.67.

−

No. 6932/606-48 P/F. (pt.28) dt. 17-5-67

The A.I.G. of Police (D), East Pakistan, Dacca.

Subject: Acquittal of Case of Sk. Mujibur Rahman Ref: Police Directorate memo. No. IV/89-66/559-S. dt. 3.5.67. I write to inform you that the S.P. Dacca has been requested to initiate proceeding against the I.O. Copies of correspondence should be sent to the S.P. Dacca.

Sd/- 16.5 S.S.I., S.B., E.P., Dac.

memo. No. 6932/1/606-48 P.F. dt. 17-5-67 Copy together with a copy of the Police Directorate memo. No. IV/89-66/559-S. dt. 3.5.67 forwarded to the S.P. Dacca with a request to initiate the proceedings against the I.O. under intimation to the A.I.G., of Police, E.P., Dacca & the S.B., EP., Dacca.



Sd/- 16.5 S.S.I. S.B., E.P., Dac.

36 Forty seventh birth anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman observed with Milad Mahfil. Dacca, 4 March 1967 Azad dt. 4.3.67

†kL gywR‡ei Rb¥evwl©Kx (óvd wi‡cvU©vi)

MZ iweev‡i AbyôxZ XvKv kni AvIqvgx jx‡Mi Kvh©¨Kix cwil‡`i mfvq M„nxZ wm×všÍ †gvZv‡eK AvMvgx 17B gv”P© c~e© cvwK¯Ívb AvIqvgx jx‡Mi mfvcwZ Rbve †kL gywRei ingv‡bi (whwb eË©gv‡b KvivMv‡i e›`x) mvZ PwjøkZg Rb¥evwl©Kx cvjb Kiv nB‡e| To P.F of the Subject. Sd/-DS/PL, 16.3

Sangbad dt. 15.3.67

−

AvIqvgx jxM KZ©„K †kL gywR‡ei Rb¥ evwl©Kx cvj‡bi D‡`¨vM (wbR¯^ evZ©v cwi‡ekK)

cÖv‡`wkK AvIqvgx jx‡Mi GK †cÖm weÁw߇Z ejv nBqv‡Q †h, AvMvgx 17B gvP© XvKv kni AvIqvgx jxM Rbve †kL gywRei ingv‡bi 47Zg Rb¥evwl©Kx cvjb Dcj‡ÿ cyivbv cëb¯’ `jxq Awd‡m weKvj 5 Uvq GKwU wgjv` gnwd‡ji Av‡qvRb Kwiqv‡Q| mKj‡K D³ Abyôv‡b †hvM`v‡bi Avgš¿Y Rvbvb nBqv‡Q|

202

To P.F of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 16.3

− Morning News dt. 18.3.67

Mujib’s Birthday Observed The forty-seventh birth anniversary of Sheikh Mujibar Rahman, President, East Pakistan Awami League now under detention was observed here yesterday in a befitting manner, reports PPA. A milad-e-mahfil was held at the Awami League office at Purana Paltan under the auspices of the City Awami League on the occasion. Shah Azizur Rahman MNA and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Mr. A. Zahiruddin, General Secretary, Pakistan Awami League were among those who attended the milad. The leaders offered ‘munajat’ for a long life of Sheikh Saheb. To P.F of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 20/3/67

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−

Dainik Pakistan dt. 18.3.67

†kL gywR‡ei Rb¥w`b cvjb (÷vd wi‡cvU©vi)

MZKvj kyμevi c~e© cvwK¯Ívb AvIqvgx jxM Awd‡m †kL gywRei ingv‡bi 47 Zg Rb¥w`b cvjb Kiv nq| XvKv kni AvIqvgx jxM Av‡qvwRZ GB Abyôv‡b AvIqvgx jx‡Mi †bZv I Kg©xe„›` Dcw¯’Z wQ‡jb| G Dcj‡ÿ AvIqvgx jxM Awd‡m wgjv` AbywôZ nq Ges †kL gywRei ingv‡bi `xN© Rxeb Kvgbv K‡i †gvbvRvZ Kiv nq| GB Abyôv‡b cvwK¯Ívb AvIqvgx jx‡Mi mvaviY m¤úv`K Rbve RwniDwÏb, c~e© cvwK¯Ív b AvIqvgx jx‡Mi mn-mfvcwZ kvn AvwRRyi ingvb Gg Gb G Dcw¯’Z wQ‡jb| Rbve RwniDwÏb †kL gywReyi ingv‡bi Rb¥w`‡bi †KK Kv‡Ub| To P.F of the Subject. Sd/-DS/PL, 25.3

204

Sangbad dt. 20.3.67

−

PÆMÖv‡g †kL gywR‡ei Rb¥w`b cvjb PÆMÖvg, 18B gvP© (msev``vZv)

MZKj¨ GLv‡b PÆMÖvg kni AvIqvgx jx‡Mi D‡`¨v‡M †kL gywRei ingv‡bi 47 Zg Rb¥evwl©Kx D`hvcb Kiv nq| GB Dcj‡ÿ AvIqvgx jx‡Mi †ókb †ivW¯’ Awd‡m GK mfvi Av‡qvRb Kiv nq| Rbve Rûi Avn‡g` †PŠayix GB mfvq mfvcwZZ¡ K‡ib| kni AvIqvgx jx‡Mi wmwbqi fvBm †cÖwm‡W›U Wvt mvC`yi ingvb †PŠayix, †Rjv AvIqvgx jx‡Mi †Kvlva¨ÿ Rbve gvwbK †PŠayix, kni AvIqvgx jx‡Mi Kvh©Kix mvaviY m¤úv`K kÖx weavb K…ò †mb GB mfvq e³…Zv K‡ib| mfvi cÖvi‡¤¢ wgjv` gnwdj I †kL gywRei ingv‡bi `xN© Rxeb Kvgbv Kwiqv †gvbvRvZ Kiv nq| To, P.F of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL, 25.3

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37 Report on Sandwip PS Case No. 9(4)66, U/R 47(5) DPR read with Sec. 7(3) EPPSO, GR 22/66 State Vs Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 7 March 1967 East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 7.3.67

Received at 16.25 A.M/P.M Words From : SP. DSB Addresses/(if given) Chittagong To

: DS/PL SBEP DACCA.

Ref. Swandip PS. Case No. 9 (4) 66 U/R 47(5) DPR and 7(C) EPPSO '58 against Sk. Mujibur Rahman fixed for 15/ 3/67.

Sd/- 7/3/67

Telephone Operator.

Inspr. Nazir Ahmed.

DS/PL informed over phone.

To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL, 8.3

−

206

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 30.9.67

Received at 20.00 A.M/P.M Words From

: S.P. DSB Addresses/(if given) Ctg.

To

: SS.1 S.B. E.P. DA. Copy of order sheet of Sawandwip P.S Case No. 9(4) 66 under rule

47(5) D.P.R 1965 and 7(3) E.P.P.S.O G.R 22/66 State vs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman as follows :- 30.9.67. No report as yet. Issue takid drawing personal attention of S.D.O (S) Da. To 20.10.67 for report. Sd/- 30.9.67

Telephone Operator. − East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 26.12.67

Received at 19.05 A.M/P.M Words From

: S.P. D.S.B Addresses/(if given) Ctg.

To

: Mr. S.A khasru PSP.SS1. S.B. E.P. Dacca.

Ref. Sandip P.S Case No. 9(4) 66, U/R 47(5) DPR read with Sec. 7(3) E.P.P.S.O., GR 22/66 State vs. Sk. Majibur Rahman. Next date has been fixed for 11.1.68. Copy of order sheet will follow. Sd/- 26.12.68

Telephone Operator. O/C. Shamsul Huq To, P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, SD/- DS/PL, 27.12



38 Fazilatun Nessa along with family members and relatives met her husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 11 March 1967 Phone: 42561 Mrs.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 677, Dhanmandi R.A. Road No. 32 DACCA-2 Date. 11.3.1967

To, The Deputy Inspector of Police, Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dear Sir. I beg to state that I seek an interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Esqr. now detained in Dacca Central Jail under D.P.R. on 12 th March, 1967 instead of March 14, 1967. The father of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has come to Dacca to see his son and he is scheduled to leave Dacca on 13th instant and I like to accompany the following persons.

So, I hope you will be gracious enough to grant the interview on 12 th

instant instead of March 14, the due date for interview to allow my father-in-law to see his son. Thanking You. 1)

Sheikh Lutfar Rahman :

father

2)

Sheikh Kamaluddin

:

Son

3)

Hasina Sheikh

:

Daughter

4)

Farida Sheikh

:

Nephew

5)

Sheikh Shahidul Islam :

Niece.

Yours Faithfully Fazilatunnessa

Interview allowed on due date, Sd/-DS/PL. 11.3.

11.3.67

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 13.3.1967 No. 3154 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4.P.M. on 14.3.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. 2.

Mr. Sk. Lutfur Rahman ”

Sk. Kamaluddin.

3.

Miss. Hasina Sheikh

4.

” Farida Sheikh

5.

Mrs. Fazilatunnessa

Sd/- 14.3

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Memo. No. 3154/1 ... dated 13-3-67 Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatunnessa of 677, Dhanmondi R/A, Rd. No. 32, Dacca-2 for information.

Sd/- 14.3

For Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. −

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Ref:- file No- 606-48 P.F. (L) N.S.P. -55

D.S.(P.L) Sir, I beg to report that I attended the interview of Sk. Mujibur Rahman with Mr. Sk. Lutfur Rahman and party at the Dacca Central Jail as per orders on 14.3.67 continue 16.00-17.00 hrs. in presence of the Dy. Jailor. Nothing objectionable was held during the interview except discussion on family matters and house hold affairs. This is for favour of your kind information and necessary action. y.o.s Sd/- Inspr. S.B. 15.3.67

Seen. Pl. keep it in his P.F. Sd/-15.3.

− As ordered I attended to interview held between D.P.R prisoner T. Hossain and his family member of Rajarbagh Police Hospital on 15.3.67 from about 16.30 to 17-45-hour. They talked on private affair in which there was nothing objectionable from S.B point of view. The party brought the old mother of the D.P.R prisoner and tried to pass as a member of the party but was not allowed to talk with him. Perhaps all this, the daughter of the prisoner got annoyed and left the room. They did not turn up again. Besides the party fixed to have a P. of Income tax signed by him (the prisoner) but was not allowed Mr. Anwar Hossain of the party did not turn up. Submitted

Sd/- 16.3.67

Akram Hossain Khan SI

S.B. E.P ―

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Phone: 42561 Mrs. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 677, Dhanmandi R.A.. Road No. 32 DACCA-2 Date.17.3.1967

To, The Deputy Inspector Genl. of Police, Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dear Sir,

I beg to state that the 47th birth anniversary of Mr. Sheikh Mujibur

Rahman will be observed to-day and on this occasion I seek an interview with him. I like to accompany the following. 1)

Hasina Sheikh

:

Daughter

2)

Sheikh Kamaluddin

:

Son

3)

Farida Sheikh

:

Niece

4)

Sheikh Shahidul Islam

:

Nephew

5)

Sheikh Akram Hossain :

Brother-in-Law.

6)

Sheikh Fazlul Karim

Nephew

:

I hope your honour would be kind enough to grant this special interview to-day on the occasion of his birthday. I have etc. Fazilatunnessa 17.3.67 Recd. at 09.45 hrs. D.A. will pl. put up to day immediately, Sd/-DS/PL, 17.3.67

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− Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 17.3.1967 No. 3423 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at. 4.30 P.M. on 17.3.67 in presence of S.B. Officer.

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The party has been informed. 1. 3.

5.

Miss. Hasina Sheikh

2. Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin

Farida Sheikh

4. Mr. Sk. Shahidul Islam

Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa

Sd/-

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. 17.3.67 Memo. No. 3423/1 dated 17-3-67 Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi R/A, Rd.

No. 32, Dacca for information.

Sd/- 17.3.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. − Immediate

Mrs.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Phone:- 42561 677, Dhanmandi R.A. Road No. 32 DACCA-2 Date. 20.3.1967

To, The D.I.G. Police, Special Branch, Dacca. Dear Sir,

I beg to inform you that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is at present a detenue in Dacca Central Jail under D.P.R. I along with my relations want to have a special interview with him on 22nd march, the Eid day. I shall be obliged if you kindly grant us a special interview with him on that date. The following relations will accompany me:1) Hasina Sheikh

:

daughter of the detenue

:

niece

2) Sheikh Kamaluddin

:

4) Sheikh Akram Hosain

:

3) Shelly

son

”

brother

”

”

Thanking you. Yours faithfully Fazilatunnessa

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− Immediate Mrs.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

To, The D. I. G., of Police, Special Branch,

Phone :- 42561 677, Dhanmandi R.A. Road No. 32 DACCA-2 Date .20.3.1967

Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to state that I seek an interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman now detained in Dacca Central Jail under D.P.R. on the occasion of Holy

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Eid. Our regular interview is due on 28 th of this month. If possible, please grant the interview on Eid day and obliged. I like to accompany the following. 1)

Sheikh Kamaluddin

: Son

3)

Farida Sheikh

: Niece

2) 4)

Hasina Sheikh

: Daughter

Sheikh Akram Hossain : Brother

−

I have etc. Fazilatunnessa 20.3.67

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From

To,

677, Dhanmondi R.A.

Special Branch,

Fazilatunnessa

The D.I.G. of Police

Road. No- 32 , Dacca-2.

Rajarbagh, Dacca.

–

Copied from H(Spl) Deptt. file No. D6S-31/66. To The Secretary, Home Department, Govt. of East Pakistan, Eden Building, Dacca. Dear Sir, With due respect I beg to submit that my father-in-law Janab Sheikh Lutfar Rahman is in death bed at Tungipara, Gopalganj, Dist. Faridpur. He has desired to see his eldest son, my husband Mr. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman now detained in the Dacca Central Jail under the defence of Pakistan Rules. The condition of my fatherin-Law is quite precarious. He is an old man of over (80) eighty years. It would be a solace and consonance to him if he can see his son a glance in his death bed. May I, therefore, pray and hope that your good self would be pleased to release him on parole to see his ailing father and oblige there by. Thanking you. Yours faithfully Sd/- Mrs. Fazilatunnessa 28.3.67 Wife of Sheikh Mojibur Rahman 677, Dhanmandi R.A. Rd. No. 32, Dacca-2. C.S. may like to see for present information. We may discuss it in the I. C. C meeting., Sd/-29.3.67

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X 2350 AE 204 KHULNA 27 21 BEGUM SHEIKH MUJIBUR RAHAN 677, Dhanmondi R A Road No. 32. Father death Bed He wants to see Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Sheikh Abu Naser Gopalganj. − Phone: 42561 Mrs.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 677, Dhanmandi R.A. Road No. 32 DACCA-2 Date. 29.3.1967

To, The Deputy Inspector Gen. of Police, Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dear Sir,

I beg to state that I seek an interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman now detained in Dacca Central Jail under Defense of Pakistan Rules to explain to him the condition of his father who is seriously ill at his village home and like to accompany the following. 1)

Sheikh Kamaluddin

:

Son

2)

Hasina Sheikh

:

Daughter

3)

Farida Sheikh

:

Niece

4)

Sheikh Shahidul Islam

:

Nephew.

I hope you will treat this case as urgent and grand the same as early as possible within a day or two. Thanking you.

Yours truly

Sd/-Fazilatunnessa Copy of the Telegram also enclosed, Sd/- 28/3

29.3.67

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− Copy of the Telegram., A. Hossain 28/3/67 28 MAR 67 X 23501 AE 204 KHULNA /27/21 BEGUM, SHEIKH MUJIBUR RAHAMAN 677 DHANMANDI ROAD NO- 32. DACCA. FATHER DEATHBED HE WANTS TO SEE SHEIKH MUJIBUR RAHMAN SHEIKH ABUNASER. GOPALGANJ

−

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Pl. put up in file at once with noting.

Sd/- DSPL, 28.3.67

− Confidential Immediate

SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 29.3.1967 No. 3801

To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4 P.M. on 31.3.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1.

Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa.

2.

Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin.

3. 4. 5.

..

.. Shahidul Islam

Miss. Hasina Sk. ..

Farida Sk.

Sd/- 29.3.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Memo. No. 3801/1 dated 29-3-67 Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677 Dhanmondi R/A, Rd. No. 32, Dacca for information.

Sd/- 29.3.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. −

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D.S.PL. I attended the interview of Sk. Mujibur Rahman (AL) with his family members on 31.3.67 at D.C. Jail. The Dy. Jailor was also present. They talked about family matters and Sk. Mujibur Rahman gave instructions to his son & daughter regarding their examination. Sd/- 1.4.67 Pl. put up in file, Sd/- DS/PL. 1/4/67

Inp: S.B E.P.



39 Parole of detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to see his seriously ill father not granted. Dacca, 29 March 1967 Sangbad dt. 29.3.67.

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−

Telephone Message From

: S.S.I. S.B., E.P., Dacca.

To

: The S.P., DSB., Faridpur.

Subject : Parole of detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Kindly report on the present state of health of the father of Sk.

Mujibur Rahman with your views by to-morrow (4.4.67) along with the medical report for the information of Govt.

Sd/- 3.4.67

for S.S.I S.B E.P., Dacca

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M/No. 5055/606-48 P.F. dt. 5-4-67 Copy by post in confirmation. Sd/- 3.4.67 DS/PL for SSI

Issue, 3/4/67

Booked, T. No/29, Sd/- Si, 3/4/67, 10.45

Transmitted, the Message it was received by D.I.O (1) DSB Faridpur. Sd/-3/4/67, 11.50 hrs.

− D.I.O(4) ... Karim, Informed DS/PL, Sd/-

East Bengal Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 4.4.67

Received at 20.30 A.M/P.M Words From

: SP. Addresses/(if given) DSB Faridpur.

To

: SS/I Through DS/PL., SB EP.

Ref

:

your phone message dt. 3-4-67 at 10.45 hrs. reg. the parole of detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sk. Lutfar Rahman the father of the Mujibur Rahman shifted to Sonadanga Khulna Town for better treatment as per advice from doctor. Therefore we are unable to report the present state of health of the individual. DSB Khulna may be contacted.

NB, On my query the transmitting officer DIO (IV) DSB Faridpur (Mr. F. Karim) could not supply the particular address of Sk. Lutfar Rahman father of Sk. Mujibur Rahman at Khulna. He also could not supply the date of his shifting to Khulna. Sd/- SI. Sd/- 5.4.67 Telephone Operator.

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East Bengal Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 5.4.67

Received at 10.30 A.M/P.M Words From

: SP. DSB. Addresses/(if given) Khulna.

To

:

DS/PL

Copy of Medical Certificate issued by Capt. S. Altaf Hossain M.B.(Cal) P.A.M.C (Ex) of Hossain Medical Hall K.D. govt. Road Khulna dt. 5-4-67 issued in favour of Mr. Sk. Lutfar Rahman father of Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman of Tongipara P.S. Gopalganj, Dist. Faridpur, AP- Noor Nagar, Khulna This is to certify that Mvi. Sk. Lutfor Rahman father of Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman of Tongipara P.S. Gopalganj Dist. Faridpur at present at Noor Nagar, Khulna is under my treatment for Acute Peptic Ulcer with Rheumatic Arthritis since 29 march 1967. He had Hematemesis and Peluema also for that klew. He absolutely Anacnic & very weak for which he cannot move. Psychologically very much disturbed, cannot sleep which is essential for the treatment. The present stage of health is very much precarious. Mother of Mr. Sk. Mojibur Rahman is having Anorexia, slow fever and Parkinsonism. She is also cannot sleep for this mental trouble. Sd/- 5.4.67 Telephone Operator.

− Draft Endt.

On enquiry it is learnt that Sk. Lutfur Rahman, father of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, is now at Khulna for treatment. He is suffering from acute Peptic Ulcer, Rheumatic Arthritis with some allied complications like Anaemia, Insomnia, etc. The present state of his health is reported to be precarious. It will not be advisable to release Sk. Mujibur Rahman on parole to see his ailing father. It is apprehended that large number of students and members of the public will assemble around him on his being released on parole and they might

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create law and order problem even though Sk. Mujibur Rahman might not incite them. His followers being mostly agitators amongst students and general public there is likelihood of law and order problem when he will be moving from place to place and it will be difficult to provide effective police guards for him while he would be on parole. In the past we have seen that even when Awami League leaders are moved from one jail to another they tried to incite public some time at Railway Station by exhibiting their plight as a prisoner in police custody. In view of the above circumstances I do not recommend his release on parole. The physical condition of his father being very bad, if Government consider that he should be given opportunity to see his father steps may be taken to move him from Dacca Central Jail to Khulna Jail temporarily. In Khulna Jail steps may taken to allow him to meet his father either through a jail interview or by releasing him on one or two hours’ parole preferably during night. Sd/- 5.4.67

D.I.G., S.B. Naser’s house at Shonadanga Capt. S. Altaf Hossain 74 age.

−

Secret Immediate District Special Branch Faridpur the 5th April/67 No. 1527/33-50

To Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P. Special Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca. Subject

: Parole of Detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman.

Reference : S.B. Phone Message dated 3.4.67. Sk. Lutfar Rahman, the father of the detenue has been shifted to Khulna by his son Sk. Abu Naser for better medical treatment as advised by his attending physician of Gopalganj. He is now residing with his son Sk. Abu Naser at Jessore Nur Nagar Road, Khulna Town, Khulna. It is not possible to comment on his health from here. A certificate from Dr. F. Ahmad, L.M.F., of Gopalganj is sent herewith for information.

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In this connection this district Phone Message dated 4.4.67 may kindly be referred to. Sd/- 5.4

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B. Faridpur. − Dr. F Ahmed, L.M.F. (Cal.) M.C.P.S. (Man), Capt. I.A.M.C (Ex) Surgeon & physician; Late: Superintendent, S.A.G. & T.B Hospital, Rangpur; House Surgeon, Campbell Hospl. (Nilratan Medical College), Calcutta; Resident Asstt. Surgeon, Chabua I.T.A. Hospl. Assam; Visiting Physician, Civil wing, U.S.A. General Hospital, Hazelbank; M.O. British India Military Hospitals.

P.O. GOPALGANJ DT. FARIDPUR. Dated. 4.4.1967

Certified that Janab Sheikh Lutfar Rahman, father of Sk. Mujibur

Rahman of Tungipara, has been under my treatment for Jaundice, anemia and coronary insufficiency. His condition became serious and he

had been advised to shift to Khulna for better treatment a few days, ago. I learn that he is now at Khulna.



Sd/- 4.4.67

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Immediate Ext. from DIG’s order in connection with ICC meeting held on

7.4.67.

1. Sk. Mujib’s parole for seeing his father. His father can see Sk.

Mujib in jail if the former so likes.

Sd/-8.4.67 −

DS/PL, Perusal Pl. of the attached extract of orders of DIG from ICC meeting file. For orders pl. [The P.F. is with D.S/P.L Pl.]

Ext from I.C.C. meeting held on 4.5.67. 1.

Seen. Sd/-DS/PL 10.4

Sk. Mujib to continue under DPR concurrently with his sentence. (Subject to discussion with C.S. on his return)



Sd/- 4.5.67

40 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman applied for permission to see his ailing father. Dacca, 4 April 1967 To The D.I.G. S.B. East Pakistan. Through the D.I.G. Prisons Central Jail Dacca. Sir, You know my father is seriously ill. I am very anxious to know his condition. I require a special interview with my wife Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa and my children Hasina, Kamal, Jamal & others.

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I hope you would be kind enough to grant the interview immediately and arrange to interview them in my residence 677, Dhanmondi, R/A, Dacca. Yours faithfully Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (D.P.R) Central Jail 4.4.67. Dacca.

ATTESTED

Sd/- 4/4/67

Deputy Jailor, Dacca Central Jail



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Phone No. 43844. GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Confidential Urgent Office of the Dy. Inspector General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo No. 438/Con. dated 4.4.1967. To The Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub: Petition from detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman regarding interview with his family members. Forwarded herewith a petition from the above named detenue, on the subject quoted above, for favour of disposal.

Sd/- 4.4

for D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. 

41 Fazilatun Nessa applied for permission to meet her husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Jail. Dacca, 11 April 1967 Phone: 42561 Mrs.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

To

677, Dhanmandi R.A. Road No. 32 DACCA-2 Date 11-4-1967.

The Deputy Inspector Gen. of Police Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dear Sir, I seek an interview with Mr. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, now detained

in Dacca Central Jail under Defence of Pakistan Rules and like to accompany the following:-

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(1)

Hasina Sheikh

:

Daughter

(2)

Sk. Kamaluddin

:

Son

(3)

Farida Sheikh

:

Niece

(4)

Sk. Shahidul Islam

:

Nephew

229

I hope you will grant the interview as soon as possible and inform us at least one day before the date of interview.

Seen. Pl. put up in file immediately, Sd/-DS/PL, 11.4



I have etc. Fazilatunnessa 11.4.67

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 11.4.1967 No. 5374. To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4-30 P.M. on 14.4.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1.

Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa

2.

Miss. Hasina Sk.

3.

Miss. Farida Sk.

4.

Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin

5.

"

Sk. Shahidul Islam

Sd/- 11.4.67.

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Memo. No. 5374/1 dated 11-4-67. Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi R/A. Rd. No.32. Dacca-2 for information. Sd/-11.4.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. Immediate



D.S.P.L Yesterday (14.4.67) in the evening I attended the interview held

between Sk. Mujibur Rahman, President AL, with his family members at Dacca Central Jail where he is at present detained.

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They talked about family matters and Sk. Mujib asked his sons &

daughters to devote themselves fully in reading their course books.

Sd/- Inspr. S.B. Seen. Pl. put up in the P.F of the subject, Sd/-DS/PL. 15.4

15.4.67.

―

42 Letter of Abul Kalam Azad a student of Class X from Sandwip, Chittagong to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman withheld. Dacca, 12 April 1967 Secret CENSOR CERTIFICATE Date of receipt 11-4-67

No. ... . Letter, dated 30.3.67

From : S. Prisons, Terrorist/U.T., Convict, Ord. Abul Kalam Azad, Class X C/o. Dr. Kamal Uddin, PO. Sandhip Town, Chittagong.

To

: S. Prisoner, Terrorist /U.T., Convict, Ord. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, D.C. Jail.

Memo : Dacca Central Jail/C/O D.I.G. S.B. 466/con. dt. 10-4-67 Remarks of Censor Officer ... ... ... ... May be passed. DS/PL Perusal please of the enclosed letters. It contains matters

other than private & as such may be withheld. The letter addressed to D.P.R Prisoner Sk. Mujibur Rahman of D.C. Jail.

Sd/- 12.4

Withheld DS/ST may Pl. see, Sd/-DS/PL, 12/4

Please write to DSB Ctg. for particulars of the writer Abul Kalam Azad with his party affiliate if any.

−

Sd/- 12.4.67

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Dated Sandhip: 30.3.69

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Shekh Mazibur Rahman Political Prisoner Dacca Central Jail, Dacca.



43 Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met her husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Jail. Dacca, 25 April 1967 Immediate Mrs.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

To The D.I.G. Police I.B. Dacca.

Phone: 42561

677, Dhanmandi R.A. Road No. 32, DACCA-2 Date 25.4.1967.

Dear Sir, I beg to inform you that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is at present a prisoner at Dacca Central Jail under D.P.R. The next date of interview with him falls on 28th April, 1967. I would therefore request

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you to kindly grant us an interview with him on that date. The letter granting this interview may kindly be sent to me at least two days ahead of the due date. The following relatives will accompany me:1) Sk. Kamaluddin

:

son

of the detenue

2) Hasina Sheikh

:

daughter

"

3) Farida Sheikh

:

niece

"

4) Sk. Shahidul Islam

:

nephew

"



Thanking you, Yours faithfully Fozilatunnessa

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 25.4.1967. No. 5862 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4.30 P.M. on. 28.4.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed 1.

Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa

3.

" Sk. Shahidul Islam

5.

" Farida Sheikh

2.

Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin

4.

Miss. Hasina Sheikh Sd/- 25.4 for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca.

Memo. No. 5862/1 dated 25-4-67 Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi R/A. Rd.

No.32. Dac-2 for information.

Sd/- 25.4

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca.  D.S., P.L I attended the interview between Sk. Mujibur Rahman & the members of his family yesterday (28.4.67) afternoon in the Dacca Central Jail. The Shaikh, on his arrival into the interrogation room remarked “Perhaps there is a feast in the govt. House to-day to celebrate my conviction”. Then he talked about family affairs with his wife & other relations. Nothing interesting to note in this connection. Sd/-



Inspr. S.B. 29.4.67

44 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman sentenced to 15 months of Simple Imprisonment for allegedly prejudicial speech at Paltan Maidan on 20 March 1966. Dacca, 28 April 1967 Dainik Pakistan dt. 28.4.67

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Pakistan observer dt. 28.4.67 AROUND THE COURTS MARCH 20 PALTAN SPEECH CASE

SHEIKH MUJIB CONVICTED By Our Court Correspondent Magistrate Mr. Afsar-ud-Din Ahmad convicted Sheikh Majibur Rahman, President of East Pakistan Awami League of prejudicial speech, and sentenced him to simple imprisonment for 15 months under Rule 47(5) of the Defence of Pakistan Rules. The Magistrate pronounced the judgment on Thursday afternoon inside Dacca Central Jail. He later rejected a petition moved by the defence for the bail of the accused in the case. According to the prosecution, the East Pakistan Awami League on March 20, 1966,held a public meeting at Paltan Maidan which was attended by about 15,000 people. The accused presided over the meeting and delivered a forceful speech in Bengali which was recorded by three Government reporters. Quoting the speech the prosecution said that the speech was likely to bring the Government of the country established by law into hatred and contempt and to excite dissatisfaction towards the same Government and to promote feelings of enmity and hatred between the people of the two wings of Pakistan and to cause fear and alarm to the public. The speech, it added came under the mischief of Rule 41 of the Defence of Pakistan Rules. Mujib’s plea Sheikh Mujibur Rahman pleaded not guilty. He submitted that he had not delivered any speech which was intended to bring the Government into hatred or contempt. He said he had criticised the measures and policies of the Government in an objective manner and had suggested remedial measures so that lasting feelings of brotherliness might grow up among people of the two wings. He added that this was possible only through the removal of economic disparity. Sheikh Mujib added that he had not said or done anything which might prejudice the defence of Pakistan. He had suggested adequate measures for the defence of Pakistan, it was added.

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He further submitted that his speech was not noted in full and in many places it was incorrectly noted. He contended that his speech taken as a whole would go a long way towards national integration and better defence of the two wings of the country. He said when he had spoken of ‘Sangram’ (struggle), he clearly uttered that it must be a constitutional and peaceful struggle. He never meant violence, Sheikh Mujib added. Court’s findings The Magistrate said that to consider the question of prejudicial nature of the speech. “We shall have to consider the political situation in the country, the time, place and circumstances, the status of the Speaker and the nature of the audience. He said: “It shall also be considered that Emergency was in existence at the time of the occurrence. Accused Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was advocating his SixPoint Programme though it was not accepted by all parties and for this at that time, political situation was tense.” Sheikh Mujibur Rahmann was the judgment said, one of the prominent leaders of a political party. Common people generally become agitated on hearing the speech of a prominent leader like the accused, the judgment added. It said they were not capable enough of judging things in their proper perspective. The Magistrate said grave emergency existed in the country in September, 1965 and the President of Pakistan as of necessity proclaimed State of Emergency which was continuing till today. “It is evident.” the Magistrate stated, at the time of occurrence the horrors of the war were still resounding in the cars of the people. “Under these circumstances he added, a public speech of prejudicial nature by a political leader could certainly have an effective repercussions upon the minds of the public for the worst result. The Magistrate ruled out of consideration the defence contention that the speech read and considered as a whole was not offensive and quoted, in justification, the following excerpt from the speech. “We are being oppressed. We have reached the climax of oppression. The Government is doing nothing for East Pakistan”. Quoting another excerpt “During the last September war, God has saved us. No soldier could come from West Pakistan. Here there were only a broken plane and one Division of soldiers”. The Magistrate held that this expression was quite likely to cause fear and alarm in the minds of common men.

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The judgment quoted the speech further: “you will be amazed to hear about the defence of Bengal. I know Ayub Khan Saheb will destroy us at the roots. He will oppress upon us. He will send us to jail. You be prepared for struggle, you be prepared for sacrifice. We earn foreign exchange but it is spent in West Pakistan. You are a “bazar”. We do not want to be a “bazar”. The headquarters of Army, Navy and Air Force are all in West Pakistan. Capital is in the hands of West Pakistan. All the big Industries are in West Pakistan. East Pakistan has been looted for 18 years. Gold sells at Rs. 150 in East Pakistan but Rs. 120 in West Pakistan. The Capital, the Central administration and Capital formation are in the hand of West Pakistan”. By these utterances, the Magistrate observed, the accused made a direct imputation towards the Government established by law. It was not a criticism of the Government in a constructive way, he added. Continuing the Magistrate stated that the defence tried to discredit prosecution witness who said in his cross-examination that he had attended other meetings before and after the present one. But he could not remember who spoke and what they spoke about in those meeting. Referring to the above evidence, the Magistrate said that he could not accept the defence contention not to rely upon such a witness. In throwing the contention off the Magistrate stated that the statement of the witness rather showed that the expression made by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman “were so effective, meaningful and prejudicial that they made permanent impression upon the mind the witness and he could not forget those expressions.” “And because other speeches of other people.” the judgment went on “were not so effective and volcanic as those made by the accused, the witness reasonably could not recollect there in the witness-box.” He concluded that there was nothing to discredit the witness and there was no reason to disbelieve him. The court at first only delivered its order of conviction and sentence on the accused. Not content, the accused wanted the court to pronounced the full judgment which was fairly lengthy. As the court finished its pronouncement, the 47 year old Awami League Leader smiled and said: “There will be a big feast in the Governor House this night. I suppose.” Advocates Messrs Abdus Salam Khan, Zahiruddin, M.A. Rob, Abul Husain & others appeared in defence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Mr. Mesbahuddin Ahmad,

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Prejudicial speech case Sk. Mujib sentenced to 15 months’ s.i. (By Our Court Correspondent) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman President, East Pakistan Awami League, was convicted under Section 47 (5) of DPR by Mr. Afsaruddin, Magistrate, 1st Class Dacca who sentenced him to suffer one year and three months' simple imprisonment for delivering a prejudicial speech. A petition was moved on behalf of Sheikh Mujib to release him on bail till the outcome of an appeal. It was rejected. The judgment was delivered by the learned Magistrate inside the Central Jail yesterday at 4 p.m. The prosecution case was that on March 20, 1966 a public meeting was held at the Outer Stadium presided over by Shaikh Mujib. The meeting was attended by 15,000 people from all walks of life. In that meeting Sheikh Mujib delivered a forceful speech in Bengali which according to the prosecution was prejudicial as it was intended or was likely to bring into hatred the Government and to excite disacection towards it and to promote feelings of enmity and hatred between different classes of citizens of Pakistan. The accused pleaded not guilty. The defence case was that Sheikh Mujib criticised the measures and policies of the Government in an objective manner and had suggested remedial measures so that a sense of brotherhood might grow amongst the people of two wings of the country through the removal of economic disparity. The prosecution examined 13 witnesses. The learned Magistrate discussed in detail the evidence of the witnesses. He gave much reliance on the witness of P. W. 12 a Labour leader and Secretary of several trade unions at Narayanganj and Chandpur. This witness stated that he attended the meeting addressed by the accused. The accused according to this witness, had said in course of his speech: “For the last 18 years the West Pakistanis are lording over the people of East Pakistan. Foreign exchange is earned by exports made by East Pakistan but it is spent in West Pakistan. All industries are located in West Pakistan. The Headquarters of Army, Navy and Air Force are situated in West Pakistan. In September War defence arrangement was very weak. There were only some broken planes in East Pakistan. Moreover there was no arrangement for defending East Pakistan." The witness added that this speech of the accused created hatred in his mind.

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The Magistrate did not agree with the defence contention that this witness, who remembered to quote the expressions of Sheikh Mujib only and no other people who spoke before and after the Sheikh in the meeting should not be relied upon. He observed that the speech made by Sheikh Mujib was so effective, meaningful and prejudicial' that it made a permanent impression on the mind of the witness and he could not forget these expressions and the speeches of other people not being as effective and volcanic the witness reasonably could not recollect them in the witness box. Discussing the grave emergency existing in the country since the September War, the Magistrate observed that the said prejudicial speech was delivered at a time when the horrors of the war were still fresh in the minds of the common people. In these circumstance a public speech of prejudicial nature as the one delivered by Sheikh Mujibar Rahman, a prominent leader of a political party, would certainly have an effective influence upon the mind of the public who were not capable enough to judge things in their proper perspective. In awarding the sentence, the learned Magistrate remarked: It has already been stated that emergency was still in force and the country had just passed through the ordeal of September War. So it was the duty of every citizen to refrain from unnecessary and loose talk which might incite or lead others to hate and hold in disaffection the Government or to do any act subversive of the state. Speech like the one in question about the vital points of defence of the country may even help the enemy. Any citizen of a democratic country like ours has the right to criticise the Government activities and has the right to mobilise public opinion in his favour to replace the Government with better people according to Constitutional methods. But this does not give him the right to do any act or say anything which was likely to disrupt the stability and integrity of the country or to create hatred and disaffection towards the Government established by law. The accused by this speech had attempted to incite the people of East Pakistan against the people of West Pakistan and thereby he had created hatred between citizens of Pakistan. This kind of parochial and provocative speech is not at all conducive in establishing harmonious relationship between the people of two wings of Pakistan leading to greater national integration which was the crying need of the day. Mr. Mesbahuddin APP and Mr. A. Khaleque Khan, Court Deputy S.P. conducted the case for the prosecution, Mr. A. Salam Khan, Mr. Zahiruddin and Mr. Abul Hossain appeared on behalf of the accused. In P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-2.5, for DS/PL

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45 Detention order of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman extended for another three months. Dacca, 29 April 1967 Copy Original shifted to his P.F.

Government of East Pakistan Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca. Order Dated, Dacca, the 29th April, ’67.

No. 349/C

WHEREAS the person known as Mr. Khundkar Mustaque Ahmed, son of late Alhaj Mvi. Kabiruddin Ahmed Khundkar of 103, Aga Sadeque road & 54, Aga Masih Lane, P.S. Kotwali, District Dacca, detained in the Dacca Central Jail under order No. 74-C dated 25.1.67. And whereas having further considered the materials against the said person, I, M.K. Anwar, the Deputy Commissioner of Dacca District, am satisfied that with a view to preventing the said Mr. Khundkar Mustaque Ahmad from acting in any manner prejudicial to the public safety and the maintenance of public order, the maintenance of peaceful conditions in the country and the maintenance of essential supplies and services, it is necessary to make the following order:Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-rule (1) of rule 32 of the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965, delegated to me by the Government of East Pakistan notification No. 115-Poll (II), dated 13.9.65, I, M.K. Anwar, Deputy Commissioner, Dacca District do hereby Direct :(a) that the said Mr. Khundkar Mustaque Ahmed shall be detained for a period of 3 (three) months from the date of service of this order. (b) that subject to the provisions of clause (a) of this paragraph the said person shall continue to be detained in the Dacca Central Jail.



Sd/- M.K. Anwar Deputy Commissioner, Dacca District.

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Secret: Immediate PHONE: 45024. BY SPECIAL MESSENGER City Special Branch, Dacca, the 29th April, 1967. No..... / To The Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Sub: Detention of M/S (1) Sk. Mujibur Rahman, S/O Lutfar Rahman and (2) Khundkar Mustaque Ahmed, son of late Alhaj Mvi. Kabiruddin Ahmed Khundkar, under rule 32(1) of the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965. Detention order Nos. 348/C and 349/C dated 29.4.67 in respect of the above named prisoners are forwarded herewith, in triplicate. You are requested to kindly serve the detention orders on the prisoners concerned by delivering one copy and return the receipted copies to the Dy. Commissioner, Dacca, under intimation to Govt., S.B., E.P. and this office. Sd/- M. Yunus Special Supdt. of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca. Secret No. 3249/1(2) Dt. 29.4.67. Copy with copies of the detention orders, forwarded for information to:1. Mr. Z. R. Zahid, EPCS., Section Officer, Home (Special) Department, Govt. of East Pakistan, Dacca; 2. Mr. S.A. Khasru, PSP., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., E.P. Dacca. Sd/- 29.4.67.

Special Supdt. of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca. T/S, Pl. Supply 4 copies of this letter & 2 copies each of its enclosure at once, Sd/1/5/67

Copy given for P.F, Sl.(2). Sd/- 4/5/67.

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Special Branch, East Pak. Rajarbagh,

Dated, Dacca, the 4th May /67.

No. 6248/606-48 P.F. (Pt. 28)

To

The Secretary to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Department, Dacca.

Ref: Home (Spl.) Department No. 683/1(4)-H.S. dated 2.5.67. I would request you kindly to issue necessary instructions to the I.G.

of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca to inform S.B. in all cases of interviews

so that S.B. Officer can be present during the interview and not to grant interviews without prior consultation with the SB. Instructions may also

kindly be issued regarding the procedure to be observed in respect of censorship of correspondence of the Subject taking into consideration the legal aspect of the matter.

Sd/-Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, East Pakistan, Dacca. 3.5.67.

− Secret / Immediate By Special Messenger Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department. From : Z. Huq, T.K. Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. To

: The Deputy Commissioner, Dacca.

Memorandum No. 894-H.S., dated Dacca, the 29th May, 1967. It is reported that Mr. Sk. Mujibur Raman has been granted bail by the Dacca High Court in connection with his appeal petition against the judgment of the Trying Court. Since his order No. 348-C dated the 29th April, 1967 will not serve the purpose it is requested that a fresh order under rule 32 of Defence of Pakistan Rules may kindly be issued to ensure his continued detention in Jail. Sd/- Z. Huq. Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan.

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Immediate No. 894/1(4)- H.S. Copy forwarded to the:1. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan. 3. Special Superintendent of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca. 4. Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Sd/- 29.5.67

Section Officer Govt. of East Pakistan Dacca. The 29th May, 1967. 

46 Special Branch recommends special room with concealed tape recorder to detect whispers while detenue meeting visitors in the Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 3 May 1967 Phone No. 43844. Confidential Immediate Government of East Pakistan Office of the D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division. Dacca. Memo No.609/ RB dated 3.5/1967 To The D. I. G. of Police, S.B., E.P., DACCA. Sub: Interview of Division 1 convict no. 9714-A Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman with his family members and relations. In forwarding herewith a copy of petition submitted by Mrs. Fazilatunnessa w/o the above named Division 1 convict I am to state that the interview prayed for by the petitioner has been allowed by me. The interview will take place today (i.e. 3-5-67) at 5 P. M. if there is no other objection for his side.

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This is for your information and favour of necessary action. Sd/- 3.5.67

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Seen, pl. put up in file, Sd/- DS/PL,5.5

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Mrs. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Phone: 42561 677, Dhanmandi R.A. Road No. 32 DACCA-2. Date 3-5-67.

To The D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail, DACCA. Dear Sir, I beg to state that I seek an interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Esqr., now detained in Dacca Central Jail as his daughter Hasina Sheikh is going to appear in the H.S.C. Examination commencing from to-morrow and she desires to meet her father before her examination to-day. I like to accompany the following. 1)

Sheikh Md. Musa

: Cousin.

2)

Sheikh Kamaluddin

: Son.

3)

Hasina Sheikh

: Daughter.

4)

Farida Sheikh

: Niece.

5)

Sheikh Shahidul Islam

: Nephew.

Thanking you. Sd/- Fazilatunnessa, 3.5.67.

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− Report on the interview of Sk. Mujibur Rahman with his family members at Dacca Central Jail on 3.5.67 from 17.15 hrs. to 18.45 hrs. ... The subject had interview with the following in presence of the Dy. Jailor and me:1. Wife 2. Hasina Shiekh (Daughter) 3. Kamaluddin (Son) 4. Shahidul Islam (Nephew) 5. Farida 6. Md. Musa (Cousin) and one minor daughter and one minor son.

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On seeing me, he enquired my identity and I told him that I was Dy. S.P., City S.B. He remarked that he was a convict and there was no provision in the Jail Code that any I.B. officer should remain present during the interview. He could have asked me to leave the place or he would have refused to interview his relation in presence of any I.B. Officer but he would not do so. He told the Dy. Jailor to note that he was holding the interview under protest. I told him that I came under Govt. orders and if he had objection, he could refer it to the Govt. He remarked that Govt. orders cannot supersede the Jail Code which was as good as law. Most of the time he had private talks on family affairs particularly with his wife and some time in very low voice. During talk he asked me “what about the unity move of the opposition parties?’’. I told him that he must have read everything in news papers. He casually remarked that had he been out, these people “meaning West Pakistan leaders” would have to leave Hotel Inter-Continental. It was unfortunate that they created a division (meaning Awami League). He also added that Govt. was behind this move. He further observed that he would rather talk to President Ayub than talk with these people. When his wife showed him a letter of Eastern Banking Corporation in which Sk. Mujibur Rahman was allotted 1 share of Rs. 1000/- (one Thousand), his cousin Musa said that the Bank which was purely East Pakistani Bank was flourishing. He replied that it was the result of 6-point porgramme. His trend of talks indicated that he was opposed to the PDM and was still the champion of 6-point programme. It may be mentioned that the room where interview is held is a very small one barely 6′x 4.1/2′. As a result the interviewing party remain very close to the DPR prisoners. Sk. Mujib’s wife sat by his side and in such a condition it is not unlikely that anything could be passed on. Sometime he talked with his wife in a very low voice, which was not audible though I was very close to them and remained all along vigilant. It may also be mentioned that several interviews are held at a time though in different rooms but chance of association of the DPR prisoners with the outsiders, who come for interview cannot be ruled out. It is necessary that there should be a separate interview room with a big table placed between the DPR prisoners and the interviewing party to avoid any risk of

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(M. YUNUS) Dy. Supdt. of Police, City Spl. Branch, Dacca. − Report on the interview of Sk. Mujibur Rahman with his family members at Dacca Central Jail on 3.5.67.from 17.15 hrs. to 18.45 hrs. ... Secret PHONE: 45024. City Special Branch Dacca. the 4th May, 1967. No. 3427/58-64 P. F. Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P. S. P.-, S.S. (1), S.B., E. P., Dacca, for information and necessary action. To avoid the risk of any possible clandestine communication, proper Interview Rooms may be constructed. These should be sound proof and invisible taperecording device may be thought of as is done in some foreign countries. Sd/- 4.5.67

(S.A. ZAMAN) Special Supdt. of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca. 

47 Application of Advocate M. A. Hossain to meet convict Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail granted but did not turned up on the scheduled date. Dacca, 11 May 1967 Phone No. 43844 Government of East Pakistan Office of the D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division: Dacca. Memo No.668/ RB dated 11/5/1967 Confidential By Spl. Messenger

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To The Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub : Prayer of interview with convict (Division 1) Mr. Mujibur Rahman by his lawyers. Forwarded herewith a petition in original from Mr. M. A. Hossain, Advocate through the Court of Mr. A. Ahmed, Magistrate 1st Class, Dacca on the subject noted above for favour of disposal. Sd/- 11.5.67

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. − Phone No. 43844: Confidential Immediate By Spl. Messenger Government of East Pakistan Office of the D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division Memo No. 2675/ RB dated 13/5/67 To The Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B.,E.P., Dacca. Sub : Prayer of interview with convict (Division 1) Mr. Sk. Majibur Rahman by his lawyers. Ref : This office memo No. 668 /RB dated 11.5.67. Please refer to this office memo quoted above and expedite reply thereto. Petitioners are pressing hard for granting interview with above named prisoner. I would, therefore, suggest that the interview may be granted at 5 P.M. today. Officers may please be deputed accordingly & approved. Sd/-13.5.67

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Immediate No. 6793 dt. 13.5.67 To The D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Div. D.C. Jail, Dacca. Subject: Prayer for lawyers interview with convict (Div.1) Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Ref: your m/no. 2675/RB dt. 13-5-67. In returning herewith the petition (in original) dt. 3.5.67 received

with your memo No. 668/RB dt. 11.5.67. I am to inform you that we have no objection in allowing interview on 15.5.67.

Enclo: P. 228, (in original)

Sd/- 13.5.67

for D.I.G, SB, E.P. Dacca.

− To The Superintendent, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Sub: Interview of lawyers with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dear Sir,

This is to state that myself and 3 other lawyers were allowed an interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman now detained in jail as a convict in case No. Ramna PS 80(4)/66. But still we have not been given any date of the said interview. We are now busy in connection with other cases. So the said interview may kindly be allowed on 18.5.67 in the afternoon. Please confirm. Yours truly, Sd/- Md. Abul Hossain Advocate, 15.5.67. 8, Dinanath Sen Road, Dacca. −

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 13.5.1967 No. 6766

Lawyers’ interview To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca.

Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4-30 P.M. on 15.5.67 in presence of S.B. Officer,

who will distance.

The party has been informed. 1. Mr. Zahiruddin, Adv. 2.

"

Md. Abul Hussain. Adv.

3.

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Syed Nazrul Islam, Adv.

4.

"

Mashiur Rahman ,

Sd/- 13.5

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca.

"

Memo. No. 6766/1(2) dated 13/5/67 Copy forwarded to Mr. Zahiruddin, Advocate & 3 others for information. Sd/- 13.5

for Dy. Inspr. Gen. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. − PHONE NO. 43844 Confidential GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division. Memo. No. 647/RB dated 16-5-67. To The D.I.G. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca.

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Immediate Sub : Prayer for lawyers’ interview with Div.1 convict Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in connection with defense of his case: Ref : Your No. 6793 dated 13.5.67. In Forwarding herewith a copy of petition submitted by Advocate Mr. Md. Abul Hossain of 8, Dina Nath Sen Road, Dacca, I would state for your information that the prayer has been allowed by me and the interview with the lawyers mentioned in this petition dated 3.5.67 forwarded to your office under this office memo No. 668/RB dated 11.5.67 will take place on 18.5.67 at 5 P.M. if there is no objection from your side. Necessary action may kindly be taken accordingly. In this connection it may be stated that no interview took place with the above named prisoner with his lawyers on 15.5.67 as they did not turn up on the scheduled date and hours. Sd/- 16.5.67

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Divn. Central Jail, Dacca. 

48 DIG directed interview of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with relatives and friends should not be allowed without his prior consultation and in absence of SB official. Dacca, 11 May 1967 Secret/Immediate Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department ... No. 761-H.S Dated Dacca, the 11th15th /May, 1967. From

: Mr. Z. Huq, T.K., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan.

To

: The D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail.

Subject : Grant of interview to Division-1 convict Sk. Mujibur Rahman with his friends and relatives.

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In continuation of this Deptt. Memo.No.683-H.S. dated 2.5.67 the undersigned is directed to request that Division-1 convict Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman should not be granted to have any interview with his friends and relatives without prior consultation with the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan and that in all cases of such interviews an Officer of the Special Branch must be present during the interview. Sd/- Z. Huq.

Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. ... No. 761/1 (3) - H.S. Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to the1) 2) 3)

D.I.G., S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. I.G. of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. Deputy Commissioner, Dacca. Sd/- 12.5.67 Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan.

Dated Dacca; The 11th/15th May, 1967. One copy given to file, No. 97-62 PF (Int.) pt.-2.



49 Dacca High Court admitted for hearing an appeal filed by the Government of East Pakistan against the acquittal of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 13 May 1967 Pakistan observer dt. 13.5.67

Sk. Mujib’s acquittal challenged By Our High Court Correspondent The Dacca High Court admitted for hearing an appeal filed by the Government of East Pakistan against the acquittal of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of the charge of delivering prejudicial speech. Mr. M.A. Malek, Magistrate First Class, Dacca, on October 24, 1966 acquitted Sheikh Mujib of the charge.

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Mr. Justice Baquer and Mr. Justice Abdul Hakim of Dacca High Court also called for the records of the case. It was alleged by the Government that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the then General Secretary of the Provincial Awami League (now the President of the Provincial Awami League) while delivering speech in the Paltan Maidan on September 29, 1964 uttered some expressions which were prejudicial in nature, causing hatred or contempt or dissatisfaction against the Government established by law or interfering with the administration of law or persuading people to refuse to pay tax etc. On these allegations Sheikh Mujib was charged under section 7(3) of the East Pakistan Public Safety Ordinance. Sheikh Mujib denied the allegations. According to him, the meeting was convened to protest against the repression of the students. He said that he uttered nothing prejudicial in his speech. It was also alleged on behalf of Sheikh that most of the witnesses were non-Bengali speaking men who either did not understand the speech of Sheikh Mujib or have forgotten what they have heard. It was further alleged that the witnesses were deposing falsely. The Magistrate held that the prosecution has hopelessly failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt against Sheikh Mujib. So the Magistrate acquitted him. This appeal was filed by the Provincial Judicial Secretary and was moved by Mr. Masud, the Deputy Legal Remembrance. It was argued that the Magistrate misread the evidence in the case and came to an erroneous conclusion. It was also argued that the balanced evidence in the case was against Sheikh Mujib. To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Sd/-15/8, DS/PL

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50 Application of Fazilatun Nessa to have an interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 15 May 1967 Confidential Government of East Pakistan Office of the D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Memo No. 687/RB dated 15-5-67

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To The D.I.G. of Police, S.B.E.P., Dacca. Sub: Interview of Division 1 convict No. 9714-A Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman with his family members and relations. In forwarding herewith a copy of petition submitted by Mrs. Fazilatunnessa w/o the above named Division 1 convict I am to state that the interview prayed for by the petitioner has been allowed by me. The interview will take place on 17.5.67 at 5. P.M. if there is no other objection from your side. This is for your information and favour of necessary action. Sd/- 15.5.67

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Divn. Central Jail, Dacca. Copy of petition submitted by Fazilatunnnessa w/o Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman: ... To The D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to state that I seek an interview with Mr. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, 1 class Prisoner now in Dacca Central Jail and like to accompany the following: 1)

Sheikh Kamaluddin

: son

2)

Hasina Sheikh

: daughter

3)

Farida Sheikh

: niece

4)

Sheikh Shahidul Islam : nephew. yours truly, Sd/- Fazilatunnessa 15.5.67 677, Dhanmondi, Road-32, Dacca-2.

Immediate To

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The D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Div. D.C., Jail Dacca.

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Subject : Grant of interview to Convict (Div.1) Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Ref

: Your M/No. 687/RB, dt. 15.5.67 There is no objection if the family interview and lawyers interviews

are held on 17.5.67 and 18.5.67 respectively.

Issue today pl. 16/5/67, 13-00 hrs.

Sd/- for D.I.G., S.B., E.P., Dacca. 16.5.67

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D.S. P.L. I attended the interview between Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman and the members of his family including wife & other relations in the Dacca Central Jail on 17.5.67 afternoon. They talked about family affairs. Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman disclosed during interview that he had been suffering from piles and as a result had lost a few pounds of weight. He however, said that he did not make complain of his ailment of his piles so long lest the Govt. might think that he was making an issue for release.



Sd/- Inspr. S.B.

51 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman appealed to the Sessions Judge, Dacca against his conviction order and was granted bail but not freed as detention was in force. Dacca, 21 May 1967 Pakistan Observer dt. 21.5.67 AROUND THE COURTS

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Magistrate Mr. Afsar-Ud-Din Ahmad for alleged prejudicial speech at Paltan Maidan on March 20, 1966. Admitting the appeal, the Sessions Judge Mr. M. H. Rahman CSP set the case to June 19 for hearing. A petition was also moved for bail in this case, for the accused who has been detained under DPR for over one year. The petition comes up for heaving on May 29. Holding his court inside Dacca Central Jail the trying Magistrate pronounced his judgment there on April 27 and awarded the accused 15 months jail term. Prosecuted under Rule 41 of the DPR, the allegations against the Sheikh were that his speech was likely to bring the Government of Pakistan established by law into hatred and contempt and to excite disaffection towards it. Further, the speech was likely to promote feelings of enmity and hatred between the people of the two wings of Pakistan and to cause fear and alarm to the public. Sheikh Mujib pleaded not guilty and submitted that his speech was a criticism of the measures and policies of the Government in an objective manner. He said in it he suggested remedial measures to the problems of the country so that lasting feelings of brotherliness might grow up among people of the two wings. He also contended inter alia that the Government reporters noted down his speech not in full and that in many places they noted it incorrectly. Praying for quashing the Magistrate’s order the appellant submitted that the magistrate in convicting Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had erred both in law and facts. The accused said evidence in the case did not substantiate the allegations against him. The appellant submitted that he was prosecuted by the D.C. Ramna Thana who neither heard the speech nor read its transcriptions by Government reporters. The O.C filed the case not on his own motion but at the behest of another his superior of the City Special Branch, it was added. Sheikh Mujib submitted that the alleged transcription of his speech produced before the court was a carbon copy and that the prosecution had failed to satisfy as to why the original copy was not produced. It was further added that the alleged transcription was done in three pieces by three separate reporters but they did not bear the signatures of the respective reporters.

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The appellant said the evidence of the Magistrate who had attested the transcription should not be relied upon for he has been prosecuting in a criminal case. To P.F Sd/-22/5

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MUJIB’S APPEAL ADMITTED DACCA. May, 21: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has appealed in the court of Sessions Judge. Dacca, against his conviction late last month by a Magistrate First Class for an alleged prejudicial speech at Paltan Maidan in March last year. Admitting the appeal yesterday the Judge fixed June 19 for the hearing. A bail petition was also moved on behalf of Sheikh Mujib, now under detention. The petition comes up for hearing on May 29. Sheikh Mujib, President of the East Pakistan Awami League, was awarded 15 months jail term for the prejudicial speech which was “likely to promote feelings of enmity and hatred between the people of two Wings”. Meanwhile, the extended meeting of the East Pakistan Awami League Working Committee has demanded the immediate release of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Party Chief now in detention under DPR. In a resolution passed by the Working Committee at its two day session, it also expressed grave concern over the deteriorating health of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. – APP. P.F. sd/-25/5

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Awaz dt. 28.5.67

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Pakistan Observer dt. 30.5.67

Sk. Mujib gets bail in Paltan speech case By Our Court Correspondent Mr. M. H. Rahman, CSP, Sessions Judge, Dacca on Monday granted bail to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the case against him for alleged prejudicial speech on March 20, 1966 at Paltan Maidan. In this case Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was convicted and awarded on April 27 a 15-months jail term under Rule 47(5) of the D.P.R by a Magistrate who held the trial inside Dacca Central Jail. Sheikh Mujib appealed against this order of conviction on May 20 to the Sessions Judge. The Sessions Judge admitted the appeal and fixed June 19 as the date of hearing. Sheikh Mujib however, could not get release after the bail, for his detention under Rule 32 of the D.P.R still continues. P.F. Sd/- DS/PL, 31/5



52 Medical Examination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman imprisoned in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 22 May 1967 Secret/Immediate No 7174 dt. 22-5-67 To The D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Div. D.C. Jail, Dacca. Subject : Convict (Div.1) Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. I would request you kindly to intimate the actual state of health of the subject mentioned above.

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Copy of report made by the Medical Officer, Dacca Central Jail in respect of Division 1 convict Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman. ... “Examined Div.1 convict Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman to-day. His present complaints are: 1) Pain in the back, 2) Giddiness, 3) Sleeplessness, 4) Chronic Gastric trouble, 5) Bleeding per Rectum & 6) Loss of weight. Regarding his piles, we offered local examination and radical treatment but he preferred palliative treatment which is given when needed. His heart and lungs are normal. His blood pressure is also normal. Nothing abnormal is detected in other system. During early part of February, 1967, he had headache and pain in the eyes. He was examined by the Prof. of Ophthalmology of D.M.C.H. treatment and cured. In spite of improved diet and having good appetite, has weight has decreased. So a general check up of his health by the Prof. of Medicine, D.M.C.H. was considered necessary and accordingly it was minuted on 6.5.67.” ...

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Memo. No. 773/ Con. dated 26.5.1967.

Copy forwarded to the Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., E. Pak., Dacca as desired vide his memo no. 7174 dated 22.5.67.

Sd/- 26.5

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. − Secret/Immediate Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department ... No. 861. H.S. Dated Dacca, the 25th May, 1967. From : Mr. Z. Huq, T.K., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. To : The Director of Health Services, East Pakistan, Dacca. Subject : Examination of M/S Sk. Mujibur Rahman and Rafiqul Hossain of Dacca Central Jail. ... Enclosed herewith a copy of the memo No. 654/ Con. dated 9.5.67. It is requested that the Professor of Medicine, Dacca Medical College Hospital may kindly be deputed to examine the patients in the Dacca Central Jail as advised by the Medical officer. Sd/- Z. Huq. Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. ... No. 861/1(4)- H. S. Copy with a copy of the enclosure forwarded for information and necessary action to the1) 2) 3) 4)

Supdt., Dacca Medical College Hospital, Dacca. D.I.G., S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail, (without enclosure) I.O. of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca with reference to his memo. No. 104Con.P.S.-1/67 dated 16.5.67. (without enclosure)

Dated Dacca; The 25th May, 1967

Sd/- 25.5.67

Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan.

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T/S Pl. supply one copy of each of these papers. Sd/-26/5/67 Copy given for P.F. of Rafiqul Hossain. Sd/-29/5

− Copy of report made by the Medical Officer, Dacca Central Jail, respect of Division 1 convict Sk. Mujibur Rahman & detenue Rafiqul Hosain. ... “Division1 convict Sk. Mujibar Rahman and detenue Mr. Rafiqul Hossain advocate, complain of same minor ailments. They may be examined by Prof. of Medicine, D.M.C.H.” ... Confidential Immediate Memo. No. 654/Con. dated 9.5.67. Copy forwarded to the Section Officer to the Govt. the East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca for information and favour of necessary action. Necessary instruction may kindly be issued to the Supdt., Medical College, Dacca for deputing the Prof. of Medicine to examine the Prisoners as suggested by the Medical Officer of the Jail. Sd/- Illegible 9.5.67. Dacca Division, Central Jail. Dacca. − Copy of report made by the Prof. of Medicine, Dacca Medical College on 29.5.67 in respect of Div.1 convict Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman. “Division1 convict Sk. Mujibar Rahman complains of lose of weight 15 Lbs. in 2 Months, Intermittent Neuralgue head-ache on the left side, Dyspepsia and bleeding from Piles. On examination : He is a known subject of Asthma and Glaucoma. Heart-Lungs N.A.D. Left eye Ball tension is higher. Liver-Palp- 2 F.B. Tender. Caecum & Pelvic Colon-tender and thickened. Advised

: Random Blood Sugar, X-Ray chest P.A. Stoll Examination and E.C.G.

Medicine

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53 Alternative plan to keep Sheikh Mujibur Rahman confined in Jail in case of bail granted. Dacca, 22 May 1967 TOP SECRET

BY, SPL. MESSENGER

Phone Nos. 43025 & 44231/85. SPECIAL BRANCH EAST PAKISTAN RAJARBAGH, Dated, Dacca, the 22nd May, 1967. No. 7183/606-48 P.F. To Mr. S. A. Zaman, P.S.P., Special Superintendent of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca. Government have decided that the bail of Sk. Mujibur Rahman in connection with his appeal against recent conviction should be very strongly opposed and that a detention order dated 29.5.67 (the date on which the bail petition will be moved) should be kept ready for serving upon Sk. Mujibur Rahman in case he gets bail. Please take necessary steps for complying with the Government decision. Sd/- 22.5.67.

(A.M. Mesbahuddin) o/c, Dy. Inspector General of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca.



54 Letter of Md. Moqbul-ur-Rahman Tepakhola, Faridpur to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Dacca Central Jail withheld. Dacca, 23 May 1967 Secret No. 7395 dt. 26-5-67.

No. 126A(a) Letter, dated 6-5-67

CENSOR CERTIFICATE Date of receipt 23/5/67.

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From : S. Prisoner, Terrorist/U. T., Convict, Ord. Nowab Md. Moqbul-urRahman Tepakhola, Faridpur.

To

: S. Prisoner, Terrorist/U. T., Convict, Ord. Sk. Mozibur Rahman of D.C. Jail.

Memo : Dacca Central Jail./C/o. D. I.G., S.B.734 / Con. dt. 22/5/67 Withheld Sd/- DS/PL 24.5

Remarks of Censor Officer ... ... ... May be passed. DS/PL Perusal pl. of the attached letter. It contains matters other

than private & as such may be withheld. Withheld, SD/- DS/PL, 24.5

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Narai Takbir Allah Wakber Pakistan Zindabad.

Telegram TEPAKHOLA MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION TEPAKHOLA, FARIDPUR. (EAST PAKISTAN) ... YOUR REF:

OUR REF:

DATE ..................

Nawab15 Md. Maqbul-ur-Rahman S/o Nawab Z.F. Ainul Quari Car no. 2306. I am your that Md. Magbulur Rahman was born in 1931 6 th Jun at

Hugly west Bengal at 6.55 A.M. on sunday Saturday and declared as a Governor of East Pakistan in the Year 1957 by President Md. Eskandar

Mirza at Mymensingh. Rly. station at 5. A.M. I request you please inform Ex-President Eskander Mirza from London.

I am Yours. Nawab Md. M. Rahman no. 3929115 of 1948 Car no 2306. East Pakistan.

15. Nawab – Honorific title bestowed by Mughal Emperors on semi-autonomous Muslim rulers acknowledging their sovereignty.

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I pass order cut the Head A. Sabhan Molla and other of Faridpur town and M.N. Zaman cut the Head of Mir Modon of Laxmipur and Yusuf Ali Chowdhury of Kamlapur.

− Bearing Postal Good Luck good by

Md. Maqbul-ur-Rahman

Sk. Majibur Rahman

G. of East Pakistan

DACCA Central Jail

6.5.67

DACCA-1

Tepakhala

FARIDPUR

3929115 of 1948 1st East Bengal Regiment Tejgaon.



55 Information relating to trial of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman within the Jail premises. Dacca, 24 May 1967 Confidential Phone No. 43844 GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo, No. .../ Con. dated .../1967. To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt. Dacca. Sub: Trial of Division1 convict Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman within the Jail premises on 27.5.67. I am to report for information of the Govt. that the trial of the above named convict in connection with Cr. Case No. A/64 will be held on 27.5.67 within the Jail premises. Sd/- M.U. Ullah. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca.

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Confidential Memo. No. 760 /1(3)/ Con. dated 24-5-1967. Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1. The Inspector General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. The Dy. Inspector General of Police S.B., E. Pak. Dacca. 3. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca. Sd/- 24.5 D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail. Dacca.



56 Application of Fazilatun Nessa to met her husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with family members. Dacca, 25 May 1967 Phone : 43661 Mrs. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

677. Dhanmandi R.A. Road No.32 DACCA-2. Date. 25.5.1967.

To The Deputy Inspector Gen., Prisons, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to state that I seek an interview with Mr. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, class-1 convict in Dacca Central Jail to discuss with him. The procedure for the realisation of his provident fund money, now lying with M/s Alpha Insurance Co. Ltd. where the detenue used to serve and like to accompany the following persons: 1. Sheikh Kamaluddin 2. Hasina Sheikh 3. Sheikh Muhammad Ali 4. Sheikh Shahidul Islam

: : : :

son daughter cousin nephew.

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This interview may kindly be treated as ‘special’ and I hope you would be kind enough to grant this interview taking it as urgent and help me to realise that fund. Thanking you. I have etc. Sd/- Fazilatunessa 25.5.67. True copy Sd/-25.5

Dy. Inspector General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. 25.5.67 − Phone No. 43844 Government of East Pakistan Office of the D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division. Memo No. 761/RB dated 25-5-67 Urgent

To The D.I.G. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca. Sub: Interview of Division1 convict No. 9714-A Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman with his Family members and relations. In forwarding herewith a copy of petition submitted by Mrs. Fazilatunnessa w/o the above named Division 1 convict, I am to state that the interview prayed for by the petitioner has been allowed by me as a special case. The interview will take place on 27.5.67 at 5 P.M. if there is no objection from your side. This is for your information and favour of necessary action. Sd/- 25.5 D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Divn. Central Jail, Dacca.

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: Your m/No. 761/RB, dt. 25.5.67 There is no objection if the family interview is held on 27-5-67 at

5 PM, in the DC, Jail. Sd/- for D.I.G. S.B., E.P., Dacca. 26.5

− S.S-1 DS/PL Sir, I attended the interview held in the Dacca Central Jail on 27.5.67 between 17.15 and 18.15 hrs. between Sk. Mujibur Rahman, now undergoing imprisonment and his wife and member of his family. They discussed family affairs and personal matters. No objectionable matters were discussed during the interview. Some discussions between the convict and his wife could not be heard properly due to the noise of other convicts who were waiting for interview with their relations near our interview room. On the same day Mr. Mahabub, a Lawyer held an interview with Sk. Fazlul Haq, a detenue. After the interview Mr. Mahabub came to Sk. Mujibur Rahman who told him to file an appeal before the Judge Court for Sk. Fazlul Haq. During interview Sk. Mujibur Rahman informed his son Sk. Kamal that very shortly 3 doctors of Medical College would be coming to the Jail to examine him for a medical checkup. The subject expressed that he would not like to be shifted to the Medical College for treatment. He also

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said that he would not appeal to the Govt. for redress of any complaints even if he was detained in Jail for 10 yrs. Sd- 29.5.67 A.M. Taher Uddin Ahmed Inspr.

Secret/Immediate Memo. No.

973 dt. 31-5-67 606-48PF (P-28)

Copy forwarded to Mr. K.G Muhiuddin. P.S.P. Asstt. Director (I), Dacca for favour of information. Sd/- 30.5 for D.I.G, S.B., E.P., Dacca.

– Secret OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR INTELLIGENCE, GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, DACCA. No. s/1932/ Dated the 1/6/67 Memorandum Reference your Secret Memo.No.973/606-48/P.F. dated 31.5.67, regarding lawyer’s interview with Sk. Mujib. I shall be grateful if you will kindly send a report on lawyer’s interview with Sk. Mujibur Rahman in the Dacca Central Jail on 27.5.67. The report sent relates to the interview with his relations on the above date. Sd/- 31.5.67

(K.G Mohiuddin) Assistant Director, Intelligence, Dacca. Mr. S.A. Khasru, PSP, Spl. Supdt. (I) Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca. Do we cover’s lawyer’s interview? Sd/- 1/6



57 Letter of fellow former prisoner Sailesh Chandra Das, 75/8 Beleghat main road Calcutta-10 to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman withheld. Dacca, 27 May 1967 No. 7422 dt. 27-5-67.

Secret Withheld

CENSOR CERTIFICATE Date of receipt 25/5/67.

No. 130A(1) Letter, date 11-5-67

From: E. Prisoner, Terrorist /U.T., Convict, Ord. Sailesh Ch. Das C/o Kamini Kanta Dey., 75/8 Beleghat main Rd. Cal-10

To:

S. Prisoner, Terrorist /U.T., Convict, Ord. Sk. Mozibar Rahman of D.C. Jail.

Memo: Dacca Central Jail/C/o. D. I.-G., S.B. 745 / Con. dt. 23/5/67 Remarks of Censor Officer ... .... ... May be passed. DS/PL Perusal please of the enclosed letter from one Sailesh Ch. Das of

Calcutta. Sailesh Das was a D.P.R. Prisoner in Dacca Jail. He has gone to Calcutta being released from Jail. He appears to be an Indian Citizen.

The subject matter of the letter appears to be objectionable. The

portion marked within [ ] contains objectionable writings. The letter may as such be withheld if approved.

Sd/- O/c censor 25.5.67.

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58 Detention order of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman served for a period of three months after bail order as planned before. Dacca, 29 May 1967 GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DACCA. O R D E R. No. 453/C Dated, Dacca, the 29th May, 67. WHERE AS Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, son of Lutfar Rahman of 677, Dahnmondi Residential Area, P.S. Lalbagh, District Dacca is reported to have acted and likely to act in a manner prejudicial to the public safety & the maintenance of public order, the maintenance of peaceful conditions in the country and the maintenance of essential supplies and services; And whereas I, M.K. Anwar, the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca District, as satisfied that with a view to preventing the said Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman from acting in any manner prejudicial to the public safety and the maintenance of public order, the maintenance of peaceful conditions in the country and the maintenance of essential supplies and services, it is necessary to make the following order:Now, therefore, in exercise of the power conferred by clause (b) of sub-rule (1) of rule 32 of the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965, delegated to me by the Government of East Pakistan Notification No. 115-Poll(II), dated 13-9-65, I, M. K. Anwar, Deputy Commissioner, Dacca District, do hereby direct :(a)

that the said Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman shall be detained for a period of 3 (three) months from the date of service of this order ;

(b)

that subject to the provisions of clause (a) of this paragraph the said person shall be detained in the Dacca Central Jail. Sd/- (M. K. ANWAR) DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DACCA DISTRICT.

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PHONE NO. 43844. Confidnetial GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Immediate Memo. No.

/Con dated 1967.

To The Deputy Commissioner, D A C C A. Sub: Detention of Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman under the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965. Ref : Your Order No. 453/C dated 29.5.67. I am to report for your information that Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman was released on bail from conviction on 1.6.67. After release on bail from conviction, detention order No. 453/C dated 29.5.67 under Rule 32 of the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965 was served upon him on 1.6.67. Previously (before his conviction), the said detenue was given the status of “A” class vide your memo. no. 507-c dated 11.5.66. It may please be intimated immediately if he should be treated as “A” class detenue or the previous status will be changed. If so, necessary order in this regard may please be issued at a very early. He is being treated as “A” class pending receipt of any order. Sd/- M.U. Ullah. D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential.

Memo. No. 812 /1(4) /Con

dated 2-6-1967.

Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to : 1.

The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl) Deptt. Dacca with reference to G.O. No. 894/1(4)-H.S. dated 29.5.67.

2.

The Inspector-General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca.

3.

The Dy. Inspector- General of Police, S.B., E. Pak., Dacca.

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4.

The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca with reference to his memo. no. 4059/58-67 P.F. dated 29.5.67. Sd/- 2.6

D.I.G of Prisons. Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca.

−

606-48 P.F. (L) Ph. 28. Sk. Mujibur Rahman.

DS/PL Perusal pl. of the attached letter from D.C. Jail. The Jail authority

requested the D.C. Dacca for ascertaining the class of the detenue. For order pl.

[The main file is under action]

Sd/-3.6.67

S.S. I may kindly see the attached letter. This refers to the classification of detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman at the Jail. The letter has been addressed to D.C & copy given to City S. B. May call for a report from S.S, City S.B for our record.

Sd/- 5.6.67 DS/PL

DS/PL Re. order above. A draft is placed below for appl. pl. Sd/-5/6/67 issue. 6/6/67

Secret /Immediate

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No. 7918 dt. 6-6-67./606-48 P. F. (Ph.28)

To

The S.S City S.B., Dacca Subject: Detention of Sk. Mujibur Rahman under the DPR/65. Kindly refer to memo. No. 812/1(4)/Con. dt. 2-6-67 issued to you

by the D.I.G of Prisons, D.C. Jail, Dacca and send us a Copy of the order passed by the D.C., Dacca in this respect for the record of S.B, in due course.



Sd/- DS/PL for S.S.I 5.6 Sd/- 6.6.67

59 News published on dailies regarding trial of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman opened inside Jail premise on alleged prejudicial speech at Paltan Maidan on March 29, 1964. Dacca, 29 May 1967 Pakistan Observer dt. 29.5.67

Around the courts Another case of prejudicial speech Trial of Sk. Mujib opens By Our Court Correspondent Trial of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman opened on Saturday in yet another case of alleged prejudicial speech at Paltan Maidan on March 29, 1964. Mr. M. S. Khan, Additional District Magistrate, Dacca, hears the case, inside Dacca Central Jail. In this case, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has been prosecuted for alleged sedition under section 124-A of the Penal Code. On the opening day the court examined three witnesses– Syed Mannan Bukhsh the Superintendent of Police, Dacca, Mr. E.A. Chowdhury, the then City S.P. Dacca and Mr. Mohammad Husain a Government reporter Syed Mannan Bukhsh testified that he had lodged the complaint in the case on getting orders from the Government and a transcription of the speech of the accused. Mr. E.A. Chowdhury gave evidence on the then prevailing condition in the city in respect of student movements, particularly in the context of mass arrests from Iqbal Hall16. The Government Reporter deposed that he took short-hand notes of the speech, took it home and did the transcription there. Hearing adjourned till June 17. Public Prosecutor Mr. Abdul Aleem appeared for the prosecution, M/S. A. Salam Khan, Zahiruddin, Mashiur Rahman and Abul Husain for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

16. Iqbal Hall – Dhaka University student dormitory. Later renamed Zahurul Haq Hall in honour of Sgt. Zahurul Haq martyred on 15 February 1969 while imprisoned in Dhaka Cantonment as an accused of Agartala Conspiracy Case.

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To, P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-31/5

Pak Times of 30.5.67

 MUJIB’S TRIAL BEGINS ...

CASE ADJOURNED TO JUNE 17 DACCA, May 29 : The trial of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, President of the East Pakistan Awami League on the charge of making a prejudicial speech over two years back at Paltan Maidan began here yesterday. The Additional District Magistrate of Dacca, Mr. M. S. Khan held the trial inside the Dacca Central Jail where Sheikh Mujib is under detention. The hearing has been adjourned till June 17 next.

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In this case Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has been accused of making a seditious speech a Paltan Maidan on March 29, 1964. He is being prosecuted under Section 124-1 of the penal code. On the opening day of the trial, the Court examined three witnesses including the Superintendent of Police of Dacca. Mr. Mannan Ukshi-APP. To P.F. Sd/-DS/PL, 31/5



60 Advocate Abdus Salam interviewed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 2 June 1967 Phone No. 43844 Confidential GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector- General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 803/Con dated. 2-6-1967.

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To The Dy. Inspector- General of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub: Petition from detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman regarding lawyer’s interview. Forwarded herewith a petition from the above named detenue, on the subject quoted-above, for favour of disposal. Sd/- 2.6

For D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Sd/- 2.6

− To

The D.I.G, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca.

Through the D.I.G Prisons, Central Jail, Dacca. Sir, I require a special interview with my Advocates Mr. Abdus Salam Khan, of Purana Paltan and Mr. Abdur Rab, Law Chamber 9 Arambag, Dacca, in connection with my Cases of High Court and Supreme Court. I hope you would be kind enough to grant the interview as soon as possible and arrange to inform them. Thanking you.

Yours faithfully

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Security Prisoner Under D.P.R.

Central Jail, Dacca. ATTESTED Sd/- 2.6.67 Deputy Jailor Dacca Central Jail x 3/A Purana Paltan, Dac.

2.6.67

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− Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Lawyers interview.

Dacca, the 6.6.1967. No. 7890. To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca.

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Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4.30. PM. on 8.6.67 in presence of S.B. Officer,

who will remain within sight but not with the hearing distance.

The party has been informed. 1. Mr. Abdus Salam Khan Adv. 2.

”

M.A. Rab, Advocate. Sd/-

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca 6.6.67 Memo. No.7890.../1. (3)....dated 6-6-67. Copy forwarded to i) Mr. Abdus Salam Khan, of 3/A Purana Paltan Lane, Dacca (2) Mr. M.A. Rab. Adv. of Law Chamber, 9 Arambagh, Dacca, ii) The Asst. Director (I), Dacca for information. Sd/- 6.6.67

O/C for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

− Ref: of 9606-48 (Loose) As ordered I attended the interview held between Sk. Mujibur

Rahman and the advocates M/S Abdus Salam Khan & M.A. Rab on 8.6.67 afternoon in DC, Jail. I was there within the sight but not within the hearing distance. An officer of C.I.B. was also present.

It is reliably learnt that during the course of interview the advocates

discussed the present positions of the cases instituted at different district and other legal matters. They also disclosed that they would try to get

him released on bail from all pending cases so that no difficulty arises in case of his released from detention.

It could be gathered further that they talked on political matters in

general, particularly on 6-point demand of E.P.A.L. In course of talk Advocate Abdus Salam Khan tried to convince the subject (Sk. Mujibur

Rahman) about the justification of joining of AL with the P.D.M and also

opined that the basis of 6-point programme has been included in the 8point programme of the PDM. But Sk. Mujibur Rahman remarked that

the West Pakistan leaders should not be believed as they can betray East

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Pakistan at any time, though they have co-operated in forming P.D.M of 8-Point Programme.

It could also be learnt from a reliable source that referring to the

strict governmental measures in con. with the peaceful observance of 7 th June,

Mr.

Abdus

Salam

Khan

remarked

unnecessary tension in Dacca City by doing so.



that

the

govt.

created

Sd/- A. Islam Chowdhury Inspector SB E.P., Dacca. 9.6.67

61 Medical examination of detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 2 June 1967 Immediate

Secret/Immediate Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department No. 931-H.S. Dated Dacca, the 2nd June, 1967. From : Mr. Z. R. Zahid, E.P.C. S., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. To

: The Director of Health Services, East Pakistan, Dacca.

Enclosed herewith a copy of the report of the medical officer, Dacca Central Jail in respect of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. It is requested that the Supdt., Dacca Medical College Hospital may kindly be instructed to arrange for further examination of the detenue in the Dacca Central Jail as advised by the medical officer, if necessary by installing necessary instruments there. Sd/- Z.R. Zahid Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. No. 931/1(5)-H.S.

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Copy with a copy of the report of the medical officer forwarded for information and immediate action to the1) Secretary, H.L. & S.W. Deptt. of the Govt. 2) Supdt., Dacca Medical College Hospital, Dacca. 3) I.G. of Prisons, East Pakistan, 4) D.I.G., S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. 5) D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail. Dated Dacca; The 2nd June,1967. Sd/- 2.6.67.

Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. Memo No. 7849 dt. 5-6-67/606-48 P.F. (Ph.28) Copy together with copy of the enclosure forwarded to the S.S. City

S.B, Dacca for information and necessary action.



Sd/- 3.6.67 DS/PL for SSI. Sd/- 5.6.67

62 Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 3 June 1967 †dvb: 2561

Immediate

Mrs.

†kL gywReyi ingvb 677, avbgÛx †ivW- 32 XvKv-2

To The D.I.G. Police S.B. Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to state that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a detenue

under D.P.R. in Dacca Central Jail. I want to meet him today the 3rd June 1967.

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I would therefore request you to kindly grant me an interview. The following person will accompany me: 1. Sheikh Kamaluddin -

son of detenue

3. Arzoo Begum

niece

2. Hasina Sheikh

-

-

4. Sheikh Jamaluddin -

daughter ” son

”

”

”

”

”

Thanking you

Yours faithfully

Fazilatun Nessa

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 6.6.1967. No. 7938 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk.Mujibur Rahman at 4-30. PM. on 10.6.67 in presence of S. B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa

2.

Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin.

3. ” Sk. Jamaluddin

4.

Miss. Hasina Sk.

5. ” Arzoo Begum Sd/-

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca 6.6.67

Memo. No.7938.../1. (2)....dated 6-6-67. Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi R/A, Rd, No. 32, Dacca-2, for information. 2) AD(I), Dacca-2 for information. Sd/-

O/C for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. 6.6.67

− R.S.I. Pl. depute an officer to attend the family interview of Sk. Mujibur Rahman to-day (10/6/67) at 4-30 PM at DC Jail. Sd/- 10/6/67 Inspr. Maqbul Husain will please, attend the interview.

Seen, Sd/-10/6/67

Sd/- 10.6 D.S. Cm,

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File No. 606/48 PF I attended the family interview of Sk. Mujibar Rahman in the

Central Jail on 10.6.67 between 16.45 to 18.45 hrs.

His wife with children attended the interview. They talked about

their family affairs. Nothing objectionable were discussed from security point of view.

Submitted Sd/-Maqbul Hussain Inspr. of Police CM



12.6.67

63 Application of advocate Abdul Malek for interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman detained in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 7 June 1967 M.A. Malek Ukil. M.P.A. Advocate Leader of the Opposition, E.P.A. Member, Pakistan Bar Council, Vice-President, Common Wealth Parliamentary Assn. (E.P Branch) Secretary Pakistan Arts Council, Dist. Branch. ” .....annui High School & ” Maizdi Girls Academy High School, etc.

P.O.& Dist. Noakhali M.P.A. House Tejgaon Dacca. Date .............................. Phone No. 43221/46 Dated The 7th June 1967

To The D.I.G. (S.B) Govt. of East Pakistan. Dacca. Sub: Interview with Sk. Mujibur Rahman, President East Pakistan A.L. detained in Dacca Central Jail.

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Dear Sir, I shall be obliged if you kindly allow me to have an interview with Sk. Mujibor Rahman, a detenue in Dacca Central Jail in connection with a Cr. Case started against him at Noakhali. As his lawyer I require some instructions from him. Yours sincerely. Sd/-

Abdul Malek Advocate (H. C.) & M. P. A.

SS-1, Pl. ascertain if he is Sk. Mujib’s lawyers. Sd/-10/6/67

−

Secret/Immediate

No. 8155/606-48 PF (L) dt. 12-6-67 To The S.P. D.I.B. Noakhali. Subject: Begumgonj P.S. Case No. 17(8)66 u/r 47 read with sec. 41(b) of the D.P.R/65 against Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Mr. Abdul Malek MPA has applied for lawyers interview with detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Kindly let this office know if Mr. M.A. Malek M.P.A. Advocate is the authorised lawyer of Sk. Mujibur Rahman to mentioned case.

Sd/- DS/PL for SS1 12.6

Reply at P. 263 Sd/-12/6 −

Secret District Special Branch Noakhali, the 12th June, ‘67. No. 3880/38-49. To Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca.

conduct the above

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Sub: Begumgonj P.S. Case No. 17(8)66 U/R. 41(b) of D.P.R, 1965 and Section 7(3) of E.P.P.S.O./1958. Mr. K. Nuruzzaman, Pleader, Noakhali Bar has been appointed to conduct the Case of Sk. Mujibur Rahman pending against him in the Noakhali Court. He wants to have copies of the judgment, charge and depositions of P.Ws. of the case at Dacca in connection with which Sk. Mujibur Rahman has been convicted, for the better conduct of the case at Noakhali. I would, therefore, request you to arrange for collection of copy of the same and sending the same to this office as early as possible for necessary action at this end. Sd/- 12.6.67

(M. Habibur Rahman) Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali.

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Secret/Immediate

No. 8426/606-48 P.F. dt. 17.6.67. To The S.S. City S.B. Dacca. In sending herewith a Copy of letter No. 3880 dt. 12-6-67 from S.P. D.S.B. Noakhali, I would request you kindly to supply the papers wanted by the D.S.B, Noakhali under information to this office early. Sd/- DS/PL for S.S.I. 16.6

M/No. 8426/1 dt. 17-6-67.

Copy forwarded to the S.P. D.S.B. Noakhali for information w/r to his letter No. 3880 dt. 12.6.67 Sd/- DS/PL for S.S.I. 16.6

Sd/-17/6

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District Special Branch Noakhali, the 20th June, ’67. No. 4111/ R. 3027. page.2683./38-49. To Mr. S. A.Khasru P.S.P Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca. Ref: Your Memo. No.8155/606-48PF (L) dated 12.6.67. It is reported that none has yet filed any power for the accused. So it is not known as to whether Mr. M.A. Malik is authorised by the accused to defend him. Sd/- 20.6.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali.

− Copy or Order Sheet dated 30.6.67 of Begumganj P.S. Case No. 17(8) 66 u/s. 47 read with section 41(b) of the DPR, 1965, and section 7(3) of E.P.P.S.O/1958

... Accused Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman not yet produced from Dacca Jail Hajat in spite of reminders. Issue takid through Court Inspector requesting S.D.O. (S) Dacca to 31.7.67. Sd/- J.A. Chowdhury , 30.6.67.

S.D.O.(Sadar), Noakhali.

... Secret District Special Branch Noakhali, the 1st July ‘67. No. 4374/38-49. Forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police. S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca, for favour of information in continuation of this Office No. 3638/38-49. dated 5.6.67. Sd/- 1.7.67

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Secret: Immediate PHONE: 45024. BY SPECIAL MESSENGER City Special Branch, Dacca, the 13th July, 1967. No. .../ To Mr. M. Habibur Rahman, PSP., Superintendent of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali. Ref: Your No. 3880/38-49 dated 12.6.67 addressed to S.S., S.B., E.P., Dacca. I send herewith copies of judgement, charge and depositions of 13 P.Ws in connection with Dacca G.R. Case No. 1893 of 1966 against Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman under rule 47(5) of D.P.R., 1965 as desired in your letter under reference. Sd/-

Special Supdt. of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca. *** No. 5182/1 Dt. 13.7.67. Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, PSP., S.S.(I)., S.B., E.P., Dacca for favour of information, with reference to his No. 8426/ 606-48 P.F dated 17.6.67. Sd/- 13.7.67

Special Supdt. of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca.

―

64 Advocate General in-charge advised Special Branch to depute an officer to send secret documents to High Court Judge. Dacca, 9 June 1967 Copy of letter No. 2296 dated 9.6.67 from the legal Remembrancer, East Pakistan, Dacca to the Secy. to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Department, Dacca. In sending herewith a copy of note dated 9.6.67 of the Acting Advocate General. I have the honour to request you to kindly send the papers in question at once for submission to the Court on Monday, next positively.

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Criminal appeal No. 11-D of 1967, now pending before the Supreme Court and already posted in the daily course list, is likely to be taken up for final hearing positively on Monday, the 12th June, 67. Appeal arises out of the detention order against Shaikh Mujibur Rahman, the President of the Awami League, East Pakistan, under Rule 32 of the D.P.R. In the course of hearing of the case before the Special Bench of the High Court. Secret papers had to be handed over to the learned Judges for their perusal, after proper sanction of the authority concerned. The same thing shall have to be done before the Hon’ble Supreme Court in view of the very recent judgment of that Court in the case of Malik Golam Jilani and others. It is, therefore, essentially necessary to depute one officer with secret papers in sealed covers, after according proper permission by the authority concerned to hand over the papers to the Hon’ble Judges of the Supreme Court. This may kindly be treated as extremely urgent. Sd/- T. H. Khan. Advocate General in-Charge. East Pakistan.

− Immediate By Special Messenger Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department. ... No. 996- H.S. Dated Dacca, the 13th June, 1967. From :

Mr. Z. R. Zahid, E.P.C.S., Section officer, Govt. of East Pakistan.

To

:

The L.R. East Pakistan, Dacca.

Ref.

:

His memo. No. 2296 dated 9.6.67.

The undersigned is directed to state that Mr. Taheruddin Ahmed, Inspector of Police, Special Branch has been authorised to produce the secret papers before the Supreme Court if and when necessary in connection with Cr. Appeal No. 11-D of 1967 on behalf of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Sd/- Z.R. Zahid, Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. No. 996/1-H.S

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Copy forwarded to the D.I.G., S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca for information and necessary action. Dated Dacca; The 13th June, 1967 Sd/- 13.6.67

Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan.



65 Examination in-chief and cross-examination of one witness completed in a case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman published in Newspaper. Dacca, 18 June 1967 Awaz dt. 18.6.67

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acting in any manner prejudicial to the public safety and the maintenance of public order, according to a Supreme Court Press release issued here today – APP. To P.F. Sd/-DS/Pl, 19/6

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Sheikh Mujib’s trial resumed DACCA, June 18: The trial of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for allege making a seditious speech at a public meeting here three years ago, was resumed here yesterday in the Court of the Additional Deputy Commissioner. The fourth prosecution witness a Police official- yesterday made his deposition in the Court. The three prosecution witnesses have already given evidence. The Awami League Leader, who is now under detention in the Dacca Central Jail, was brought to the court during the hearing which was adjourned till Tuesday next. Mr. Zaheeruddin, Mr. Abul Hossain and others appeared for the defence while the Public Prosecutor, Mr. Alim appeared for the Government, -APP. P.F. Sd/-DS/PL, 22/6

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around the courts Mujib’s fresh detention challenged By Our High Court Correspondent Mr. Justice Baquer and Mr. Justice Abdul Hakim of the Dacca High Court asked the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca, and others to show cause why Sheikh Mujibur Rahman should not be brought before the Court and be set at liberty. The petitioner Akram Husain filed a habeas corpus petition challenging the first order of detention of Sheikh Mejibur Rahman. The impugned order was passed by the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca, on May 29,1967. It may be mentioned that the Sheikh was arrested on May 8, 1966 on the charge of prejudicial activities under the provisions of the Defence of Pakistan Rules. The High Court held the detention to be valid. On appeal the Supreme Court recently remanded the case to the Hight Court for re-hearing in the light of Nasrullah Khan’s case, and this is pending now. In the mean time Mr. Afsar Uddin Ahmed, Magistrate, First Class, Dacca sentenced the Sheikh to 15 month’s imprisonment under 47(5) of the Defence of Pakistan Rules on the charge of delivering prejudicial speech. On appeal, the lower appellate Court granted him bail. In pursuance of the order, the Sheikh was brought at the Jail gate on June 1, 1967 and was served with a fresh order of detention passed by the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca, under the Defence of Pakistan Rules. The rule was made returnable within four weeks. To P.F. Sd/-DS/PL, 28/6

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66 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman interviewed with advocate Abdur Rab. Dacca, 21 June 1967 To The D.I.G. S.B. East Pakistan Through the DIG Prisons Central Jail, Dacca. Sir I require a special interview with my Advocate Mr. Abdur Rab, Law Chamber, 9 Arambagh, Dacca in connection with my High Court case. I hope you would be kind enough to grant the interview immediate and arrange to inform him. This is very urgent. Thanking you

Yours faithfully

ATTESTED Sd/- 22.6.67

Deputy Jailor, Dacca Central Jail.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Security Prisoner under D.P.R. 21.6.67.

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− Phone No. 43844 Confidential GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector- General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 956/Con dated. 22-6-1967. Immediate To The Dy. Inspector- General of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub: Petition from detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman regarding lawyer’s interview. Forwarded herewith a petition from the above named detenue, on the subject quoted-above, for favour of disposal. Sd/-

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 23.6.1967. No. .... 8604. ... Lawyers Interview To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 5-PM on 23.6.67 in presence of S.B. Officer, who will remain within sight but beyond hearing distance.

The party has been informed. Mr. M.A. Rab Advocate.

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− R.S.I. Please depute an officer (Inspr.) to attend the Lawyers interview of

Sk. Mujibur Rahman to-day (23.6.67) at 5 P.M. at D.C. Jail. Dacca. Sd/- 23.6

Inspr. Sayed. A. Latif Jami will please attend the interview after taking necessary instruction from D.S. Pl. Sd/-S.A.23.6 Seen

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As ordered I attended the interview of Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman (D.P.R. Prisoner) with Mr. M.A. Rab, Advocate Dacca High Court of the Dacca Central Jail yesterday the 23rd June/67 from 17.30 hr.18.30 hr. They were within my view but beyond hearing distance. Nothing objectionable came to my notice.

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67 Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 22 June 1967 Phone: 42561

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 677, Dhanmandi R.A., Road No.32 DACCA-2 Date. 22.6.1967.

To The D.I.G. Police Special Branch, Dacca. Dear Sir,

I beg to inform you that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is at Present a detenue under D.P.R. at Dacca Central Jail. The next date of my interview with him falls on the 25th June, 1967. I would therefore request you to grant us interview with him on the said date. The following relations of the detenue will accompany me:1. Mrs. Asia Begum

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I shall be obliged if you kindly grant my prayer. Thanking you, Yours faithfully. Fazilatunnessa.

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 23.6.1967. No. 8603 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4-30 P.M. on 24.6.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa 2.

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for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca Memo. No.8603.../1. (2)....dated 23-6-67. Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi RA, Rd

No. 32, Dacca-2, ii) The Asst. Director, Intelligence, Govt. of Pakistan, Dacca for information.

Sd/- 23.6.67 O/C for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police,

S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

− Sir, As ordered I had been to Dacca Central Jail on 24.6.67 and

attended the interview of detenue Sk. Mujibar Rahman with his wife and 4 others.

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Detenue Sk. Mujibar Rahman during his talk with his sister Mrs. Asia Begum viewed that most probably he would not be released by the Government before the next Provincial and National Assembly elections. Sd/- 26.6.67

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69 Fazilatun Nessa applied to meet detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 28 June 1967

†eMg †kL gywReyi ingvb 677, avbgÛx, †ivW-32 XvKv-2 28/6/67. To The D.I.G. Police, Special Branch, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to inform you that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is at present a detenue at Dacca Central Jail under D.P.R. My eldest son Sheikh Kamaluddin has passed the S.S.C examination this year and I want to give him this news and take advice from him regarding his admission into this college. I would therefore request you to kindly grant us a special interview with him today at 4 P.M. The following relations of the detenue will accompany me:1) Sheikh Kamaluddin

: Son

2) Sheikh Abu Nasser

: Brother

3) Sheikh Akram Hossain : Brother in law. Thanking you, Yours faithfully Fazilatunnessa.

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70 Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 5 July 1967 Urgent

MRS. FAZILATUN NESSA PLOT NO. 677 ROAD NO. 32 DHANMANDI RESIDENTIAL AREA DACCA–2 Dated 5th July 1967 To,

The Deputy Inspector Gen. of Police, Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca.

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Dear Sir, I beg to state that I seek an interview with Mr. Sheikh Mujibur

Rahman, now detained in Dacca Central Jail under Defense of Pakistan Rules and like to accompany the following: 1) Sheikh Kamaluddin

:

Son

2) Hasina Sheikh

:

Daughter

3) Farida Sheikh

:

Niece

4) Sheikh Shahidul Islam :

Nephew.

I hope you would be kind enough to grant the same as early as

possible and inform us at least one day before the scheduled date of interview.

I have etc.

Sd/- Fazilatunnessa 5.7.67

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 6.7.1967. No 9216 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4.30.PM on 8.7.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1.

Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa

2.

Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin.

3.

Mr. Sk. Shahidul Islam

4.

Miss. Hasina Sk.

5.

”

Farida Sk. Sd/- 6.7.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca Memo. No.9216/1(2) dated 6-7-67. Copy forwarded to (i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi, R/A, Rd. No. 32, Dacca-2 (ii) AD (I), Dacca for information. Sd/- 6.7.67

O/C for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca.

− DS/PL I attended the family interview of Sk. Mujibar Rahman at the Dacca

Central Jail on 8.7.67 afternoon. They discussed about their family matters. Nothing objectionable was discussed.

Sk. Mujibar Rahman asked his son Sk. Kamaluddin who has passed

the last S.S.C examination not to indulge in any sort of movement like student movement or political movement.

Sd/- Inspector of Police C. M. Section



10.7.67

71 Parawise written statement of facts in response of rule Nishi issued by High Court. Dacca, 7 July 1967 Secret/Immediate

No. 9258 dt. 7.7.67./606-48P.F. (Ph.28).

To The S.S. City SB., Dacca (by name) Subject: 2nd writ petition (Cr. Misc. No. 161/67) on behalf of Sk. Mujibur Rahman.

In sending herewith a copy of the writ petition (Cr. Misc. No. 161/67) filed in the Honorable High Court, Dacca on behalf of the detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman, I would request you kindly to supply the para wise written statements of facts (in duplicate) in reply to the writ petition for onward transmission to the Govt. immediately. Please also obtain other relevant records from the D.C Dacca & send with your reply to S.B.

Sd/- for D.I.G. S.B., E.P., Dacca. 7.7.67

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1. 2. 3.

Cr. dt. 3.7.67.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT DACCA IN EAST PAKISTAN (Criminal Revisional Jurisdiction) Date Dacca, the 1967. Criminal Misc. Case No. 161 of 1967. Sheikh Akram Hossain on behalf of the detenue Sk. Majibur Rahman .. .. Petitioner Versus The Government of East Pakistan, The Deputy Commissioner, Dacca. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons and Superintendent Dacca Central Jail, Dacca, .... Opposite – Parties.

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To The secretary to the Govt. of E.P. , Home Deptt., Dacca. With reference to the application supported by an affidavit and annexure (copy where of with the court’s order there is enclosed) presented to this Court by Mr. A. Salam Khan with Mr. M. S. Zoha Chowdhury Advocate on behalf of the above named petitioner, a notice a hereby given at the said application will be heard and disposed of the Court on the 24.7.1967, which date has specially been fixed for the propose and you are hereby informed that any cause which may be show by you why the Rule issued in the case should not be granted will be considered. 2.

You are at the same time requested to obtain and forwarded to this Court at once all the relevant papers and records in connection with the case. By order of the High Court, Sd/- M. A. Jalil 3.7.67.

Second Assistant Registrar.

− IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT DACCA IN EAST PAKISTAN (Criminal Revisional Jurisdiction) Date the 26th June, 1967. Present: Mr. Justice A.K.M. Baquer Mr. Justice A. Hakim. Criminal Misc Case No. 161 of 1967. Sheikh Akram Hossain on behalf of the detenue Sk. Majibur Rahman ... Petitioner -Versus1. The Secretary to the Govt. of E.P. Home Deptt., Dacca. 2. The Deputy Commissioner of Dacca. 3. The D.I.G. of Prisons and the Supdt., Dacca Central Jail, Dacca ... Opposite Parties. Mr. A. Salam Khan With Mr. M.S. Joha Chowdhury ... For petitioner.

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ORDER Let a Rule Nisi calling upon the opposite parties to show cause why the detenue, who is alleged to be illegally and improperly detained in the Dacca Central Jail should not be brought before this Court and be dealt with in accordance with the law, or such other or further order or orders as passed to this Court may seem fit and proper. The opposite parties are directed to transmit, immediately, all the relevant papers and records of this case, to this Court. The Rule is made returnable within four weeks from date. Let a copy of this Rule be also served on the learned Advocate General. A. K. M. Baquer A. Hakim True Copy Sd/- Superintendent

− Sheikh Akram Hossain .. .. .. Petitioner. Through M.S. Zoha Chowdhury Advocate. District: Dacca. IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT DACCA IN EAST PAKISTAN (CRIMINAL Original Jurisdiction). Criminal Miscellaneous Case No. 161 of 1967. In the Matter of An application under section 491 of the Code of Criminal procedure. -ANDIn the matter of Sheikh Akram Hossain, son of Sheikh Mahfuzul Huq of 667, Dhanmondi Residential Area, road No. 32, Lalbagh, District Dacca- 2 .......... Petitioner. -Versus1. 2. 3.

The Government of East Pakistan, represented by Secretary Home Department, Eden Buildings, Dacca. The Deputy Commissioner, Dacca. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons and the Superintendent, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca, .... .... ... Opposite – Parties.

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-A N D – In the matter of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, son of Shaikh Lutfur Rahman of 677, Dhanmandi, Residential Area, P.S. Lalbagh, District Dacca now being detained as a detenue in Dacca Central Jail under the provisions of Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965. To Mr. Justice Syed Mahbub Murshed, the Chief Justice and his companion Justices of the said Hon’ble Court.

− The humble petition of the above named petitioner most respectfully. SHEWETH 1.

That the petitioner is a citizen of Pakistan and is a relation of the detenue.

2.

That the detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman is the President of East Pakistan Awami League, which is a popular all Pakistan political party, legally functioning in Pakistan as a powerful opposition to the present political party in power, namely, the Pakistan Muslim League (Convention Group), thereinafter referred to as Muslim League17.

3.

That the said detenue had acted as the Secretary of the said political organisation for about 12 years and was elected as a member of the Provincial

17 . Muslim League –Muslim League was the only political party in British India led the ‘Pakistan Movement’. On the foundation of Pakistan on 14 August 1947, the President of All India Muslim League, Jinnah became the new nation's Governor General and the Secretary General of Muslim League, Liaquat Ali Khan became Prime Minister. The All India Muslim League was disbanded in December 1947 and succeeded by two organizations, Muslim League and the Indian Union Muslim League, the first being its original successor in Pakistan. Jinnah died in September 1948 and Liaquat was assassinated in October 1951. After death of its two senior leaders, the League began to disintegrate. By 1953, dissensions within the League had led to the formation of several different political parties. Liaquat was succeeded by Khawaja Nazimuddin, a Bengali, who was forced out of office in April 1953. Pakistan was racked by riots and famine and in the first national elections in May 1955 held by a system of indirect voting the League was heavily defeated. In October 1958 the Army seized power and the martial law regime of Muhammad Ayub Khan banned all political parties. This was the end of the old Muslim League. Ayub Khan later formed a new party, the Convention Muslim League. The opposition faction became known as the Council Muslim League. This latter group joined a united front with other political parties in 1967 in opposition to the regime. But when the military regime of Agha Mohammad Yahya Khan fell in December 1971 and Pakistan's first genuine free elections were held, both factions of the League were swept out of power in West Pakistan by the Pakistan People’s Party of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and in East Pakistan by the Awami League of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

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Assembly in 1954 and also was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan in 1955. He was also a Minister in the Cabinet of Mr. Ataur Rahman Khan which was formed in 1956 and held the portfolios of Commerce, labour and Industry. 4.

That the said detenue actively and untiringly worked for achieving Pakistan and his contribution in achieving Pakistan is widely appreciated and acknowledged.

5.

That the said detenue has also been regarded by a large section of people as a great constitutional agitator in ventilating public grievances but in doing so he has always been a law- adding citizen and never resorted to any unlawful and anti-state activities.

6.

That recently the detenue formulated a Six-point programme and got it approved by his party and has projected the said Six-Point–Programme before the people of Pakistan for amending the constitution of Pakistan in the light and this Six-point-Programme also envisages full and proper economic development of the country as a whole with special reference to East Paksitan and provides for a solution of the economic disparity between East Pakistan and West Pakistan. True copy of the Six-point Progrmme with detailed glossary thereof is annexed here to and marked as:

Annexure ‘A’ 7.

That on the basis of the said Six-point Programme the detenue has launched a constitutional movement in Pakistan for achieving its objective and had been addressing public meetings in various part of East Pakistan and had been explaining the meaning and purpose of Six-point-Programme and the necessity of amending constitution in the light of the said programme and it has received so far the widest support from the people.

8.

That in all public meetings and discussion with the workers of his party and people the detenue always stressed that the movement for relishing Six-pointProgramme must be peaceful, Constitutional and democratic. His sole purpose was to create public opinion support of the said Programme in a peaceful and constitutional method.

9.

That the said fact would be evident from the fact, that in April, 1966 Mr. Julfiqur Ali Bhutta18, the then Foreign Minister of Pakistan wanted to have

18 . Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (5 January 1928 – 4 April 1979) –A barrister and politician in Pakistan. Foreign Minister in Ayub Cabinet. Left cabinet due to difference with Ayub on Tashkent agreement with India and formed Pakistan People's Party. Won majority seats in West Pakistan in 1970 general elections but fewer than half of Awami League's absolute majority seats all over

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public debate on the Six-Point Programme and on getting information about it, the detenue accepted the proposal and threw a challenge that if in any public debate he cannot get majority support of the people, he and his party will not propagate Six point programme anywhere but since Mr. Bhutta did not agree thereafter to come to such a debate, it was not held and it is submitted that this shows that the detenue wants to realise the objective of Six-Point- Programme in a Peaceful manner. 10. That on 8.5.66 a police party presumably headed by an Additional Superintendent of Police, Dacca made a mid- night raid upon the detenue’s residence at Dhanmandi Residential Area, P.S. Lalbgh, Dacca apprehended the detenue and served upon him an order under clause (b) of Sub-rule of rule 32 of the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965 (hereinafter referred to as the Rules) under the purported signature of the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca dated 8.5.66. True copy of the said order is annexed here to and marked as Annexure ‘B’. 11. That after the arrest the detenue was taken to Dacca Central Jail and is being detained there. 12. That the aforesaid order of the detention was purported to be for 90 days and commenced from the date of service of the said order and the detention of the detenue was extended from time to time by serving orders for a period of 3 months. 13. That the detention of the detenue was challenged by an application under section 491 of the Code of Criminal procedure and a Special Bench of this Court Presided over by Mr. Justice B.A. Siddiky held by majority Judgment and order dated the 9th August, 1966 that the detention of detenue was under a valid order and thereafter an appeal was preferred to the Supreme Court of Pakistan on behalf of the detenue. The Supreme Court of Pakistan has been pleased to accept the appeal and remanded the case to the High Court for rehearing.

Pakistan. One of the key conspirators with Pakistani military generals conspiring against Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangladesh after the elections and responsible for genocide and war crimes during Bangladesh war of liberation. Became President and Prime Minister of Pakistan. Executed by General Ziaul Haque regime through a controversial trial in 1979. Bangladesh was recognized as sovereign country during the premiership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in 1974.

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14. That the last order extending the period of detention under the Rules was issued on 25th January, 1967 which was served on him on 4.2.67. But on the expiry of the above order dated 25th January, 1967, no further order extending his detention was served on the detenue. 15. That in the meantime, Mr. Afsaruddin, Magistrate, 1 st Class, Dacca by his Judgment and order dated the 27th April, 1967 convicted the detenue in a criminal case under sub-rule (5) of rule 47 of the Rules and sentenced him to suffer imprisonment for 1 year and 3 months. 16. That against the order of the learned Magistrate the detenue preferred and appeal to the Sessions Judge, Dacca and prayed for bail and the learned Sessions Judge, by his order dated 29th May,1967 directed for releasing the detenue on bail after hearing the detenue’s lawyer and the lawyer of the state who opposed the prayer for bail. 17. That the release order of the detenue in pursuance of the order of the learned Sessions Judge was communicated to the Jail Authority on the 1st of June, 1967 and on receipt of the order of release the detenue was brought to the Jail gate by the Jail Authority for release but in the meantime an order of detention under clause (b) of sub-rule (2) of the 32 of the Rules purported to be under the signature of Mr. M.K. Anwar, Deputy Commissioner, Dacca dated 29 th May, 1967 was served on the detenue on 1.6.67 at P.M. inside the Jail gate and he is being detained there. True copy of the said order is annexed here to and marked as Annexure ‘C’. 18. That the aforesaid order of detention was purported to be for 90 days and commences from the date of service of the said order. 19. That it is most humbly submitted that the detenue firmly believes that on the finding that the said Six-Point Programme was gaining popularity and rapid increase of support from the people, the party in power namely, the Muslim League became very much inimical to the detenue and his party. 20. That the said displeasure incurred by the detenue was quite apparent from the speeches of President Field Marshal Md. Ayub Khan who is the President of the Muslim League and who categorically declared that such movements must be crushed. 21. That the said detention under the said rules is an abuse of power for political victimisation specially against the legally constituted political party namely, Awami League and its leaders.

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22. That the purported detention is a device to thwart the constitutional agitation as to the registration of Six- Point –Programme. 23. That the said Detention order is beyond the scope of the Rules. 24. That the impugned order of detention is vague, indefinite and lacks in particulars and does not afford the detenue any opportunity is to controvert or rebut the allegations upon which the impugned order was passed. 25. That the detenue firmly believes that there was no new material before the detaining authority upon which the impugned order could have been passed after the expiry of the period of detenue under order dated 6.5.66 and the last order dated 25.1.67. 26. That the petitioner firmly submits that during the period of his detention the detenue did not or had no scope to do any act which may warrant his detention under the rules. 27. That it is submitted that the detenue never indulged in any activity prejudicial to the public safety, public order and maintenance of peaceful condition in the country or prejudicial to the maintenance of supply and services and all his activities were propagating the Six- Point Programme. 28. That the order shows that it is a stereotyped form and the Deputy Commissioner simply put his signature there on without at all applying his mind to the actual necessity of the so-called detention of the detenue and it is aimed at depriving the detenue from the enjoying the privileges of bail granted to him by the learned Sessions Judge. 29. That the petitioner submits that the aforesaid order of the detention of the detenue is mala fide and there was no valid satisfaction of the detaining authority on the preexisting materials justifying the detention. 30. That the petitioner most humbly submits that the Six-point programme has not been declared by the Supreme Court of Pakistan as contrary to the spirit or provisions of the political parties Act, 1962 and if the opposite parties take exception to the said programme, they could easily take steps under the said Act for decision by the Supreme Court of Pakistan regarding Six-Point programme of East Pakistan Awami League, but they have not done so and without taking recourse to the said law the detention of the detenue for propagating Six-Point- Programme is mala fide. 31. That the detenue’s presence at the time of hearing of the Case is very essential for proper instructions to his lawyers and otherwise he will be seriously prejudiced.

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32. That the subsequent order of the detention of the detenue is illegal, void and without jurisdiction on amongst other the following. GROUNDS I.

For that the order detention is based on such material which cannot be the basis of detention under the rules.

II.

For that the order of detention is vague, indefinite and lacking in any particular.

III.

For that the said order is mala fide.

IV.

For that the order is unreasonable and beyond the scope of the Rules.

V.

For that the detenue has been detained for collateral purpose and as such his detention is void.

VI.

For that the detaining authority did not properly apply his mind in passing the impugned order.

VII.

For that there is an error apparent on the face of the order and as such the impugned order is not sustainable.

VIII. For that there being no valid satisfaction as required under the law the impugned order is not sustainable in law. IX.

For that there being already specific case against the detenue for the self same purpose, the impugned order is unwarranted and not maintainable in law. Wherefore your petitioner most humbly prays for orders: (a)

That Rule Nisi may be issued upon the opposite parties to show cause as to why the detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman who is now being detained in the Dacca Central Jail should not be brought before this Court and be set at liberty.

(b)

That the opposite parties be directed to produce all the relevant papers and records before his court upon which the detenue has been detained.

(c)

That the detenue is granted bail pending hearing the Rule or be produced in Court at the hearing of the case.

(d)

That cost of and incidental to this application be paid by the opposite parties to the petitioner.

(e)

That on hearing the parties, the Rule Nisi may be made absolute or to pass such other or further order or orders as to you Lordships may seem fit and proper. And your petitioner, as in duty bound, shall ever pray.

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AFFIDAVIT I, Sheikh Akram Hossain, son Shaikh Mahfuzur Huq of 677, Dhanmandi Residential Area, Road No. 32, P.S. Lalbagh, District Dacca, aged about 25 years by faith a Muslim, by profession a businessman do hereby solemnly affirm and say as follows : 1.

That I am the petitioner and making tadbir in this case and as such am acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case.

2.

That the statements made in paragraph Nos. 17 to 30 are true to my information received from the detenue and the statements made in paragraph No. 1 to 16 and 31 are true to my knowledge and the rest are submission before this Hon’ble Court.

Prepared in my office. M.S. Zoha Chowdhury Advocate. 26.6.67. Sheikh Akram Hossain Deponent. Solemnly affirmed before me this the 26th day of June, 1967. The deponent is known to me. M.A. Mannan, Clerk to Mr. M. A. Rab. Advocate. Certified that I read over and explained the contents to the declarant and that declarant seemed perfectly to understand them: I authorise M. A. Mannan Clerk to Mr. M.A. Rab, Advocate to identify the deponent. S.M. Husain Commissioner of Affidavits, High Court, Dacca. M. S. Zoha Chowdhury Advocate. TRUE COPY Sd/Superintendent, Criminal Section, High Court, Dacca. 3.7.67.

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Immediate Secret: Immediate Phone: 45024 CITY SPECIAL BRANCH DACCA, THE 12TH JULY, 1967. No. 5157/58-64 PF. To. Mr. S.A .Khasru, PSP., Special Supdt. of Police (I) S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub:

2nd writ petition (Cr. Misc. Case No. 161/67) filed on behalf of Sk. Mujibur Rahman.

Ref:

Your No. 9258/606-48 P.F. (Pt.28) dated 7.7.67. Parawise written statements of facts (in duplicate) in connection with the above

writ petition are sent herewith as desired. Copies of detention order Nos. 1 dated 8.5.66, 68/C dated 25.1.67 and 453/C dated 29.5.67 in respect of the subject are also sent herewith in duplicate. Sd/- 12.7.67

(S.A. Zaman) Special Supdt. of Police. City Special Brach, Dacca. Writ petition at P.P 6849 -6840.

No. ... .../ 1 Dt. 12.7.67 Copy, with copies of the enclosures (all in triplicate), forwarded to the Addl. Dy. Commissioner, Dacca, for favour of information and necessary action with reference to his memo.No. 1979(en) Jm/32 dated 11.7.67 The writ petition received with his memo. No. 1979(en)Jm/32 dated 11.7.67 is returned herewith. Special Supdt. of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca.

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Parawise statement of facts in connection with the writ petition filed on behalf of Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman (vide criminal Misc, case No. 161 of 1967). Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5

Para 6 Para 7

Para 8 Para 9 Para 10 Para 11 Para 12 Para 13 Para 14 Para 15 Para 16 Para 17

Para 18

No comment. Not known. The subject is a political agitator. He addressed public meetings at Dacca and at other parts of the Province which tended to create disaffection and hatred against the Govt. and parochial feeling between the two sections of the people of Pakistan and such specific cases were started against him and he was convicted in two such cases. The 6-point programme formulated by the subject created a parochial feeling between the two sections of citizens of Pakistan and the movement launched in furtherance of the programme was brought with violence. Some of his speeches were provocative and highly prejudicial. No comment. Detention order No. 1 dated 8.5.66 issued by D.C. Dacca under rule 32(1) b D.P.R. was served to the subject on 9.5.66 and he was committed to Dacca Central Jail. Admitted. No comment. The subject was convicted in Ramna P.S. case No. 80(4)64 under rule 47(5) D.P.R. on 27.4.67 and sentenced to simple imprisonment for 15 months while in Dacca Central Jail. As soon as he was convicted his detention order was suspended. The subject preferred and appeal in the Court of Dist. and Sessions Judge, Dacca and prayed for bail. The Dist. Judge was pleased to grant bail of the subject on 29.5.67. The D.C. Dacca with a view to preventing the subject from further acting in any manner prejudicial to the public safety and the maintenance of public order and the maintenance of peaceful conditions in the country passed detention order No. 453/C dated 29.5.67 u/s 32 D.P.R. which was served on the subject on 1.6.67. It may be mentioned here that the subject furnished bail bond on 1.6.67. No comment.

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Para 19 Para 20 Para 21 Para 22 Para 23

Not admitted. Not admitted. Not admitted. Not admitted. It is a question of interpretation of law.

Para 24 Para 25

The detention order is clear and specific. From the records and materials against the subject the detaining authority has got sufficient reason to believe that the subject has enough potentiality and is likely to act in a manner prejudicial to the public safety and the maintenance of public order and maintenance of peaceful conditions in the country.

Para 26

Para 27

Due to the propagation of 6-point programme there was a serious breach of peace and lawlessness in the Province and Dacca city in particular on 7th June, 1966 resulting in loss of lives and damage to properties.

Para 28

Not admitted. The issuing authority had properly applied his mind before issue of the order. There was valid satisfaction. No comment. No comment. GROUNDS. The materials are sufficient for the detention of the subject (S.B. may supply the materials). The order is clear and specific. The order is bona fide. Not admitted.

Para 29 Para 30 Para 31 Para 32 i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) vii) viii) ix)

Not admitted. The detaining authority (D.C. Dacca) applied his mind before the issue of the order. Not admitted. Not admitted. These are question of interpretation of law. Sd/-12.7.67

(S.A. ZAMAN) Special Supdt. of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca. ―

72 Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met detunue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 10 July 1967 MRS. FAZILATUN NESSA Immediate

Phone: 2561 PLOT NO. 677 ROAD NO. 32 DHANMANDI RESIDENTIAL AREA DACCA–2 Dated 10-7-1967

To The D.I.G. of Police, S.B. Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to state that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a detenue

under Defense of Pakistan Rule in the Dacca Central Jail. I want to meet him tomorrow the 11th November 1967.

I think you will be kind enough to grant me an interview which is

due to me.

The following person will accompany me : 1) 2) 3) 4)

Sk. Kamaluddin

Hasina Sheikh

Sk. Shahidul Islam

Sk. Akram Hossain

I remain sir,

Thanking you. Fazilatun Nessa.

Last int. held on 28-10-67 –P.348/343

Seen. pl put up in file Sd/- DS/PL 10.7

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 10.11.1967 No. 15729 To D.I.-G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. at 4 P.M on 11.11.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1.

Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa.

2.

Mr

3.

″

Sk Shahidul Islam

4.

"

Sk Akram Hussain

5.

Sk. Kamaluddin

Miss. Hasina Sk.

Sd/-

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. 10.11

Memo. No. 15729/1(2) dated 10/11/67 Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677 Dhanmondi R/A, Rd.

No. 32, Dacca-2..... ii) The Asstt. Director, Govt. of Pakistan. Dacca for

information. Sd/for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. 10.11

− Sub: Interview of Sk. Mujibor Rahman As desired I attended the interview of Sk. Mujibor Rahman with his family at Dacca Central Jail on 11.11.67 between 16.30 & 15.30

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hours.

They

talked

mainly

on

family

affairs.

There

objectionable from S.B. point of view.

was

nothing

Submitted

Md. Maimur Ali Inspector S.B.

13.11.67, Dacca.



73 Auto-biography of Sukorno passed censor to deliver to detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 12 July 1967 No. 9446 dt. 12-7-67.

DS/PL

For kind perusal. The book captioned “Sukarana” (An autobiography) received from D.C Jail under memo No. 907/ con dt. 14.6.67 meant for convict

Sk.

Mujibur

Rahman

of

D.C

Jail.

The

book

contains

an

information about his political carrier and he captured power from ruling party etc. Which gives inspiration to S. Prisoner and as such the book should not be allowed to read the book inside the jail and as such the book may perhaps be withheld if approved. Submitted S. Haq 20.6.67 O/C censor, Pl. Comment. Sd/-DS/PL, 20/6

Sd/- 8.7

− This book contains the full history of Dr. Sukarno from his boyhood. In this book he narrated how he fought against the oppression of the Dutch rulers and ultimately brought freedom of Indonesia. He also mentioned his Jail and exile life of about 13 years. So if this book is allowed to a prisoner like Sk. Mujibur Rahman then he may get inspiration by going through this book.

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Now in my opinion this book should not be allowed to him. For necessary order please.

Aminul Islam O/c censor 20.6.67.

S.S.I. may kindly see the note O/c censor May withheld the Book.

Sd/-DS/PL, 20/6

− Phone No. 43844. GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Confidential Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 1078/Con dated 8-7-1967. To The Dy. Inspector- General of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Immediate Sub:

Return of one book namely ‘Sukarna’ (AN Autobiography) of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman after censor. I would request you to kindly refer to this office memo. with Censor sec. No.

907/ Con dated 14.6.67 and return the above mentioned book of detenue Mr. Mujibur Rahman immediately. Sd/- 8.7

For D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca.

− S.B., E.P., Dacca. No. 9627 dt. 18-7-67 To The D.I.G. of Prisons, Dac. Div., D.C. Jail, Dacca. Subject : Return of one book – “Sukarna”. Ref

: Your M/No. 1078/ Con dt. 8.7.67.

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The book in question has since been returned to your office under

this office No. 9446 dt. 12.7.67. Please acknowledge receipt.

−

Sd/- 15.7 for D.I.G. S.B., E.P., Dacca.

Phone No. 43844. Confidential GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 1176/ Con dated 22-7-1967. To The Dy. Inspector-General of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub : Return of one book ‘Sukarna’. Ref : Your Memo. No. 9627/606-48 P.F. dated 18.7.67. The receipt of the above mentioned book of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman is hereby acknowledged.

Sd/- 22.7

For D.I.G. of Prisons. Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca.

− No. 10356 dt. 2-8-67. DS/PL For kind Perusal. The book Captioned “SUKARNO” received from D.C. Jail under memo no. 1225/con dt. 29.7.67 meant for detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman of D.C Jail may be passed as nothing objectionable appears in it.

Submitted S.Huq SI, SCO 1.8.67

Pl. Pass, Sd/-DS/Pl, 1/8

Censored And Passed, Sd/-1/8/67 For D.I.G. S.B. E.P., Dacca



74 Hearing of case under Public Safety Act against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman adjourned. Dacca, 16 July 1967 Awaz dt. 16.7.67

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75 Lawyers interviewed detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 17 July 1967 From :

Md. Abul Hossain, Advocate. 8, Dinanath Sen Road, Dacca-4

Immediate To The D.I.G. (S.B.), Govt. of East Pakistan, Dacca. Dear Sir, We the following lawyers want to have an interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who is now detained in the Dacca Central Jail as a security prisoner under D.P.R. and we are required to consult him to get instructions from him in connection with his various cases including criminal appeal No. 74/67 pending in the court of the Sessions Judge Dacca, a writ Petition pending before the Hon’ble High Court a number of other cases pending in various courts. The said interview may kindly be allowed at the earliest possible convenience.

Yours truly Sd/- Md. Abul Hossain 17.7.67

Names of Lawyers seeking interview: 1) Mr. Md. Abul Hossain, Advocate 8, Dinanath Sen Rd. Dacca-4. 2) Mr. Abdus Salam Khan, Advocate 3/A, Purana Paltan. Dacca.

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 21.7.1967. No 9749 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr.Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4.30. PM on 25.7.67 in presence of S. B. Officer,

who will remain within sight but beyond hearing distance.

The party has been informed. Mr. Md. Abul Hussain Advocate Mr. Abdus Salam Khan

"

Sd/-

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca 20.7.67

Memo. No.9749 /1(3)....dated 21-7-67. Copy forwarded to i) Mr. Md. Abul Hussain of 8 Dina Nath Sen Rd. Dacca-4 ii) Mr. Abdus Salam Khan, Adv.,3/A, Purana Paltan, Dacca. iii) Mr. K. G. Mohiudin, PSP A.D (1), Dacca for information. Sd/-

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca 20.7.67 −

S.S.I/D.S.P.L. I attended the lawyers’ interview with Sk. Mujibur Rahman in the Dacca Central Jail on 25-7-67 afternoon. Messrs. Abdus Salam Khan and Md. Abul Hossain, Advocates interviewed Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Nothing objectionable came to notice.



Sd/- 24.7.67 Inspr. S.B.

76 Advocate M A Rab interviewed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central jail. Dacca, 17 July 1967 Urgent

To The D.I.G., Special Branch, Dacca. Dear Sir, Please arrange for me an interview with detenue Mr. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a detenue at Dacca Central Jail. This interview is urgently required in connection with his habeas corpus petition in High Court. It will be appreciated if you kindly arrange the interview to-day. Yours faithfully,

Sd/- M.A. Rab 17.7.67

(M.A. Rab) Advocate Law Chamber, 9, Arambagh Dacca- 2. −

Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 18.7.1967. No. ... 9636 ... Lawyer’s interviews.

To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4.30. PM on 18.7.67 in presence of S. B. Officer, who will remain within sight but beyond the hearing distance.

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The party has been informed. Mr. M.A. Rab, Advocate.

Sd/-

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca 18.7

Memo. No.9636/1 dated 18-7-67. Copy forwarded to M.A. Rab, Advocate of Law Chamber 9 Arambag, Dacca-2.....for information. Sd/-

O/C

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca 18.7

−

R.S.I. Please depute an officer (Inspr.) to attend the Lawyer’s interview of Sk. Mujibur Rahman today (18.7.67) at 4-30 P.M. at D.C. Jail, Dacca. Sd/- 18.7.67 Sec. Sec. Mr. G. Shamsul Alam Inspr. of L.R. section to please attend the interview. Seen, Sd/-Inspr. L.R. Section, 18/7

Sd/- 18.7 SA −

Sub: Pleaders interview with detenue, Sk. Mujibur Rahman in D.C. Jail on 18.7.67

Lawyer’s int. Mr. Rab, Advocate held an interview with Sk. Mujibur Rahman, a detenue in the Dacca Central Jail between 17.00 hrs and 18.00 hrs on 18.7.67 within my sight but beyond my hearing. Nothing objectionable was noticed during the interview.

Sd/-Inspr. L.R. Section



19.7.67

77 Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 19 July 1967 MRS. FAZILATUN NESSA Urgent

PLOT NO. 677 ROAD NO. 32 DHANMANDI RESIDENTIAL AREA DACCA–2 Dated 19.7. 1967 To, The Deputy Inspector Gen. of Police, Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to state that I seek an interview with Mr. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman now detained in Dacca Central Jail under Defense of Pakistan Rules and like to accompany the following: 1) Sheikh Kamaluddin :

Son

2) Hasina Sheikh

:

Daughter

3) Fatema Begum

:

Sister

4) Mominul Huq

:

Cousin

5) Farida Sheikh

:

Niece.

I hope you would be kind enough to grant the same and inform me at least one day before the scheduled date of interview. Thanking you I have etc.

Sd/-Fazilatunnessa 19.7.67

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To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4.30. PM on 22.7.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa 3.

2. Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin.

" Mominul Huq

4. Miss. Hasina Sk.

5. Mrs. Fatema Begum.

Sd/- 20.7.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca Memo. No.9748/1 dated 21-7-67. Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi, R/A, Rd. No. 32, Dacca-2 for information. Sd/-

O/C

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca 20.7

− DS/PL

606-48PF(Int.)

Sir, As per order I attended family interview of detenue Sk. Mojibur

Rahman in Dacca Central Jail on 22.7.67 between 16.30 hrs. and

17.30 hrs. His wife Mrs. Fazilatun Nesa, son-Sk. Kamaluddin, daughter

Hasina Sk. and sister Mrs. Fatema Begum interviewed with him. They talked family matters.

They discussed nothing objectionable.

Submitted

Sd/- 24.7.67

Md. Jahanullah Shah



Inspector S.B.

78 Application of Nurul Haque MPA to meet Sheikh Mujibur Rahman President, East Pakistan Awami League detained in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 20 July 1967 Immediate

To The D.I.G. Special Branch, Dacca Dear Sir, I beg to see Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, President, East Pakistan Awami League detained in Dacca Central Jail, in connection with domestic as well as his Noakhali (Begumganj Police Station case) affairs. It is therefore, prayed that your good self would be pleased to accord me necessary permission and oblige thereby. It may be mentioned here that I would be available here till the 22nd July’ ‘67. It would be highly appreciated could you kindly arrange for the interview some time before the 22nd July, ’67. Till the 22nd July I would be available in the M.P.A. House Room No. 65, Dacca and after 22nd July 67, I would be available at Choumohani, Noakhali (Phone Choumuhani No. 70).

Yours obediently, Sd/- 20.7.67

(Nurul Huq) M.P.A. Room No. 65, Dacca.

Dated, Dacca, 21.7.67.

− Copy of O/S. dated 31.7.67. Ref: Begumganj P.S. Case No. 17(8)66 u/s.47 read with section 41(b) of the D.P.R. 1965 and section 7(3). of E.P.P.S.O./1958.

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Noakhali. Court of S.D.O.(S) G.R.No. 755/66. State Versus Mvi. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. 31.7.67. Accused Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman not yet produced from Dacca Jail Hajat in spite of reminders. Issue takid through Ct. Inspector requesting S.D.O. (S) Dacca. To 31.8.67. Sd/- J.A. Chowdhury. S.D.O.(S), Noakhali.

... Secret District Special Branch, Noakhali, the 2nd Aug, 67. No. 5140/38-49. Forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca, for favour of information in continuation of this office No. 4374/38-49. dated 1.7.67. Sd/- 2.8.67

Supdt. of Police, DSB. Noakhali. Further ref. at P. 6934.

− Copy of O/S, dated 31.8.67. Ref: Begumganj P.S. Case No. 17(8)66 u/s. 47 read with Section 41(b) of D.P.R. 1965 and Section 7(3). of E.P.P.S.O./58. Dist. Noakhali. In the Court of S.D.O.(S). G.R. No. 755/66. State Versus. M. Sk. Majibur Rahman. Accused M. Sk. Majibur Rahman not yet produced from Dacca Jail in spite of reminders. Issue takid through Court Inspector, Dacca to 3.10.67. Sd/- J.A. Chowdhury. S.D.O (S), Noakhali. ...

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Secret District Special Branch Noakhali, the 2nd Sept, 67. No. 5904/38-49. Forwarded to Mr. S. A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca, for favour of information in continuation of this Office Memo. No. 5140/38-49. dated 2.8.67. Sd/- 2.9.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali. − Copy of O/S. dated 3.10.67. Ref : Begumganj P.S Case No. 17 (8) 66 U.R. 47 read with Rule 41 of D.P.R. 1965 and Section 7(3) of E.P.S.O., 1958. Dist . Noakhali. Accused Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman not yet produced from Dacca Jail Hajat, in spite of reminders. Issue takid through Court Inspector, Dacca. To 2.11.67. Sd/- J.A Chowdhury. S.D.O. (S) Noakhali. −

Secret District Special Branch Noakhali, the 7th Oct, 67. No. 6722/38-49. Forwarded to Mr. S.A Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca, for favour of information in continuation of this Office Memo. No. 5904/3849. Sd/- 7.10.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali. −

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Copy of O/S. dated 2.11.67. Ref :

Begumganj P.S Case No. 17(8) 66 U.R. 47 read with Rule 41 of D.P.R. 1965 and Section 7(3) of E.P.P.S.O, 1958.

Dist. Noakhali. G.R. No. 755. Accused Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman not yet produced from Dacca Jail. Issue reminders through Court Inspector, Dacca. To 4.12.67. Sd/- J.A. Chowdhury. S.D.O.(S), Noakhali. ... Secret District Special Branch Noakhali, the 7th Nov, 67. No. 7395/38-49. Forwarded to Mr. S. A Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan., Dacca, for favour of information in continuation of this Office Memo. No. 6723/3849. dated 7.10.67. Sd/- 7.11.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali. −

Copy OF O/S DATED 4.12.67. Ref : Begumganj P.S Case No. 17(8)66 U/R. 47 read with Rule 41 of D.P.R 1965 and Section 7(3) of E.P.P.S.O. 1958. G.R No. 755. 4.12.67. Accused Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman not yet produced from Dacca Jail. Issue takid through Court Inspector, Dacca to 28.12.67. Sd/- J. A. Chowdhury. S.D.O. (S), Noakhali.

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Secert District Special Branch Noakhali, the 6th Dec, 67. No. 7922/38-49. Forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, P.S.P., Spl. Supdt. of Police, S.P., East Pakistan, Dacca for favour of information in continuation of this office Memo. No. 7395/38-49. dated 7.11.67. Sd/- 6.12.67

Supdt. of Police, D.S.B., Noakhali. R 26/90 dt. 11/11/67

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79 Hearing of case under Public Safety Act against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman adjourned. Dacca, 23 July 1967 Awaz dt. 23.7.67

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80 Medication of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 25 July 1967 Issue

26.7.67

1.30 pm

Secret/Immediate. Government of East Pakistan. Home (Special) Department. From : Mr. A.K. M. N. I. Khan, C.S.P. Dy. Secy. to the Govt. of East Pakistan. To

: The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, D A C C A.

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No. 1249 – H.S., dated Dacca, the 25th July, 1967. It has been reported by the Deputy Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail that detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman was advised for X-Ray & E.C.G. Examination on 29.5.67 by the Prof. of Medicine, D.M.C.H. and the same could not be done inside the Jail as yet due to the non existence of the A.C. line there. The detenue is reported to have palpitation on the night of 24.7.67 and no further treatment is possible without the X-Ray and E.C.G. reports as advised by the Prof. of Medicine. As it may take some time more to convert the line and consequently his treatment is delayed he is requested to kindly give his views immediately if there is any objection to send the detenue to D.M.C.H. preferably during the silent hours of the day for X-Ray and E.C.G. Examination as advised by the Prof. of Medicine. Sd/- 27.7.67

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Secret /Immediate No. 10536/606-48 P.F. (Pt.28)/dt 5-8-67. To Mr. A.K.M. N. Islam, Khan, C.S.P. Dy. Secy. to the Govt. of East Pak. Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca. Subject : X-Ray & E.C.G. Examination of detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman in the D.M.C.H.

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: Home (Spl.) Deptt. letter No. 1249 H.S. dt. 26.7.67. There is no objection to send the subject to the D.M.C.H. for afore

said examination during the silent hours of the day as proposed by the Govt.

Sd/- 5.8 for D.I.G. S.B. E.P., Dacca., Dacca

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... “Prof. of Radiology and Prof. of Medicine came to examine detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman with X-Ray machine and E.C.G. machine but Sk. Mujibur Rahman declined examinations”. Confidential. Memo. No. 1439 /Con dated 28-6-1967. Copy forwarded to the Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca for favour of information with reference to this office memo. no. 1407/1(4) /Con dated 24.8.67 Sd/- M.U. Ullah. D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo. No. 1439/1 (3)/Con dated 28-8-1967. Copy forwarded for information with reference to this office memo no. 1407/1(4)/Con dated 24.8.67 to: 1. The Inspector –General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. The Dy. Inspector- General of Police, S.B., E. Pak., Dacca. 3. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B. Dacca. Sd/- 28.8

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“Prof. of Radiology and Prof. of Medicine came to examine detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman with X-Ray machine and E.C.G. Machine but Sk. Mujibur Rahman declined examination”. ... Confidential Memo. No. 1439/Con dated 28.8.67 Copy forwarded to the Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca for favour of information with ref. to this office Memo. No. 1407/1(4)/ Con. dt. 24.8.67. Sd. M.U. Ullah. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo. No. 1439/1(3)/Con. dt. 28.8.67. Copy forwarded for information with ref. to this office Memo. No. 1407/1(4)/ Cor dated 24.8.67 to: ** ** ** 1. The Dy. Inspector- General of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca. 2. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B. Dacca. Sd. M.U. Ullah, 28.8.67. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca.



81 Fazilatun Nessa met her husband detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 25 July 1967 MRS. FAZILATUN NESSA AT Once

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To, The Deputy Inspector Gen. of Police, Special Branch, Rajarbagh. Dacca-2, Dear Sir, I beg to state that my daughter has recently passed in H.S.C. Examinations and regarding her admission, I need to consult her father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, now detained in Dacca Central Jail under D.P.R. As the date of our regular interview falls on after thirteen days from to-day, it will be very difficult on my part to admit her in so late hours. Because the date of admission will be expired by this time and it is not possible on my part to admit her at my own risk into higher classes. Under the circumstance, I seek a special interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and like to accompany the following: 1)

Hasina Sheikh

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Sheikh Kamaluddin

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Son

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Farida Sheikh

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Niece

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Sheikh Shahidul Islam :

Nephew.

I hope you will consider the case as urgent one and grant the same within a day or two.

Thanking you Your truly Sd/-

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To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4-30 PM. on 29.7.67 in presence of S. B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1.

Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa

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Miss. Hasina Sk.

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Farida Sk.

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Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin.

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Mr. Sk. Shahidul Islam.

Sd/- 28.7

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca Memo. No.10145/1(2) dated 28-7-67. Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677 Dhanmondi R/A, Rd. No. 32, Dacca-2 (ii) The Asstt. Director, Intelligence, Genl. of Pak. Dacca-2 for information. Sd/- 28.7

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As per order I attend the interview of Sk. Mojiber Rahman with his family members at Dacca Central Jail on 29.7.66 at 17.15 hours. There was nothing objectionable from S.B point of view. Y.O.S.

Sd/- 31.7.67

Md. Maimur ali

Inspector of Police S.B. Dacca



82 Report on income of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and political parties. Dacca, 25 July 1967 Copy of report dt. 25.7.67 of a CSB officer, Dacca. Sub: Source of finance of PDM, NI, JI, and Sk. Mujibor Rahman. I contacted my sources (both A.L. & N.D.F19.) and contacts on the above subject and ascertained the source of income as follows:P.D.M Source of income of Pakistan Democratic Movement is mainly the donations of its constituent parties from both wings of Pakistan. Besides above, the top ranking leaders of PDM are bearing the expenses of tour. The PDM has so far collected Rs. 15000/- (fifteen thousand). After formation of Provincial Committee, the income of PDM will increase and they will ask for donation from businessmen, industrialists, Advocates, Lawyers etc. N.I The source of income of Nizam-e-Islam20 is only the subscription from its members, supporters and Leaders of the party.

19 . National Democratic Front (NDF) − NDF was constituted of Awami League, NAP, KSP, Council Muslim League, Nizam-e-Islam and Jamaat-e-Islami on 4 October 1962. HS Surahwardy, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Ataur Rahman Khan and some other leaders from East Pakistan and Maulana Abul Ala Moududi, Mian Mumtaz Mohammad Khan Daulatana, Gulam Ali Talpore and some others from West Pakistan took initiative to form NDF. The alliance was formed with a view to launching a united movement against military dictator Ayub Khan and realize the demands of real democracy, basic rights, a constitution providing federal Parliamentary form of government on the basis of universal adult franchise instead of Basic Democracies and electoral college system, withdrawal of EBDO etc. NDF leaders traveled across the country attending public meetings to mobilize people’s opinion against Ayub Khan’s regime. They also appealed to the public to vote in favour of NDF candidates in the parliament election.

20 . Nizam-e-Islam (NI) − Formed in 1954. One of the four parties composing United Front in 1954 election. Lost all contested seats in 1970 election. Involved in Peace Committee, collaborated with Pakistan occupation army and paramilitary forces. Its leader Maulvi Farid Ahmed killed by freedom fighters. Banned by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman government along with other religion based parties but opened by Ziaur Rahman in 1978. Now part of Islami Oikya Jote alliance.

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J.I. The source of income of Jamaat-e-Islami21 is subscription, from its member and leaders. Hide and Skin are collected by its members during the IDUL AZHA, and FETRA etc. Moreover, it has got a permanent income of some share of different Islami books written by Moulana Abul Ala Al – Moududi and some other leaders in the name of Jamaat-e- Islami. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. The income of Sk. Mujibur Rahman so long, was his service in Alpha Insurance Co. but now he is getting nothing from there. Now his income comes from landed properties in the native village., his younger brother also bears the expenditure when necessary, some portion of EPAL fund which is being collected by Mrs. Sk. Mujibor Rahman in absence of him. Moreover, Sk. Mujibur Rahman has directed some top ranking businessman who are his close friend to look after his house in his absence. Phone No. 45024. Secret City Special Branch, Dacca Dated the 27th July, 1967. No. 5516/93-67 GL. Copy forwarded to Mr. S.A. Khasru, PSP., Spl, Supdt. of Police (I), S.B., E.B., Dacca for information with ref. to his No. 9251 /42-67 GL. dated 7.7.67. Sd/- 27.7.67 Spl. Supdt. of Police, City Spl. Branch, Dacca. ―

83 Instructions for Special Branch Officer present during interview between detenue and visitors. Dacca, 25 July 1967 Ext. from the notes & orders copies from Home (Spl.) Deptt. file No. S. con.18/65 reg: Authorising officer to grant or refuse interview of DPR Prisoner.

21. Jamaat-e-Islami –Founded in Lahore (British India) in 1941 by Abul Ala Maududi. Opposed the partition of India and creation of Pakistan. During Bangladesh liberation war 1971 formed forces named Rajakar, Al Badr and Al Shams and collaborated with Pakistan occupation army committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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Memo. No. 9529 dated 14.7.67 from D.I.G., S.B., E.P., Dacca. By virtue of delegation of powers under the D.P.R. the D.Cs. are competent to grant interviews to the detenues with their friends & relatives including the lawyers when necessary in all other district except H.Q. (Dacca Dist.) where the D.I.G. S.B is competent to do so including the lawyers. No separate order from Govt. for interview is necessary. Only in the case of interview of Mr. T. Hossain with his lawyers, Govt. passed orders that the interview of lawyers with Mr. T. Hossain is to be conducted beyond the hearing range of the Spl. Branch officers. In this connection H.S’s order dt. 8.7.66 at page 4 in the linked file and correspondence at page 13 there in may kindly be seen. In the cases of interview of detenues with lawyers this procedure may perhaps be followed. Sd. M. A. Ali. D.I.G., Spl. Branch has raised the question whether interviews of the D.P.R. detenues with their lawyers will be held in the presence of S.B. officers as in the case of interview with friends and relatives. Interviews of detenues are governed not by any rules but by instructions issued from time to time. At present all interviews whether they are with friends, relatives or lawyers are granted by D.I.G., Spl. Branch in respect of detenues of Dacca district and by the Deputy Commissioners in respect of detenues of other districts. Conditions if any are also laid down by officers granting interviews. For security reasons it is necessary that interviews should be held in presence (within sight and hearing) of S.B. Officers. On the other hand the detenue and his lawyers can quite reasonably claim that when Government is a Party to the litigation its agent should not be present during the legal consultation between a detenue and his accredited lawyer. In fact there has been at least one case where Govt. had specifically ordered that the interview should be held within the sight but beyond the hearing range of S.B. Officer. In view of the circumstances stated above there need not perhaps be any rigid rule in this respect. S.B. Officers should as a rule insist on their presence within the hearing range but if any detenue or his lawyer insists that the officer should not hear their talks he may move back to a distance within sight. Sd. Z. Huq. 25.7.67. Sd/- 26.7.67 I think it is more a question of tact on the part of the officer conducting the interview. Sd. B. Ahmed 28.7.67

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No. 9529/606-48 PF/dt 14-7-67.

Mr. A. K. M. Nurul Islam Khan CSP Dy. Secy. of the Govt. of E.P. Home (Poll) Deptt., Dacca.

Sub- Grant of interview for detenue with their relatives & friends. Kindly report to the Home (Poll) deptt. memo no. 190. H.S. dt. 28.2.66 on the above subject. In this connection I would like to mention that the instructions contained there are not clear if at the time of interview granted to the detenues with their lawyers, the S.B officer should remain present or not (within hearing distance.). I would therefore request you kindly to issue necessary instruction in the matter immediately.

Sd/- SS I 14/7 for D.I.G., S.B.,

Copies given to instruction

file & file No.681- 49 PF (Int) & file no. 606-48 PF (Int.) pls.

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84 Report on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s resentment in solitary confinement for more than a year. Dacca, 26 July 1967 Government of East Pakistan Office of the D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Cl. Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 1199/CON dated 26.7.67. Confidential/Immediate To N. Nematullah Esq., B.A., B.L., Inspector-Genl. of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub: Segregation of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in Jail.

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I am to report for your information that of late, I went on usual round to the cell area and the Civil Ward. During the round, detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman complained to me that he has been kept in segregation in the Civil ward since his admission in Jail (on 8.5.66). He stated to me that, it is impossible for a man to remain in segregation for such a long time without any companion to talk with and it tells heavily upon his health. He also requested me either to keep some D.P.R. Prisoners with him in the Civil Ward or to remove him from Civil Ward to the ward where other D.P.R. Prisoners are confined. From the mode of his talk it appeared that if his request is not complied with, he would take some unpleasant course for the fulfillment of his desire. I, therefore, request you to kindly issue necessary instructions in the matter at a very early date. Sd/- M. Ubaidullah, D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Secret/Immediate Memo. No. 216/Con. P.S.-1/67 dt. 26.7.67. Copy forwarded to the Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Special) Deptt. for information and necessary action. In view of the fact that Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman has been kept alone in segregation for more than a year he is building up resentment against the jail as reported by the D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail. Sd/- N. Nematullah, Inspector-General of Prisons, East Pakistan 26.7.67.



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Sk. Mujib’s detention case Special Bench starts rehearing By Our High Court Correspondent The hearing of the habeas corpus petition filed by a friend of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman challenging the validity of the latter’s detention started on Tuesday in the Dacca High Court. A Special Bench of the Court consisting of Mr. Justice Baquer, Mr. Justice Abdulla and Mr. Justice Abdul Hakim heard Mr. A. Salam Khan on Thursday who mostly read the documents and connected Judgments on behalf of the petitioner. This is the re-hearing of the habeas corpus petition filed by Rezaul Mallik after the Supreme Court has remanded the case. A full bench of five Judges of the High Court earlier heard the petition and by a majority held the detention of the Sheikh as valid. The majority view was that the High Court could not question the subjective satisfaction of the detaining authority as to the grounds of detention. On appeal the Supreme Court held that the High Court had right to verify the justification of a detention. The relevant portion of the Supreme Court’s order which is the foundation of the present re-hearing of the case and which would govern the future habeas corpus (detention under DPR) cases is as follows: “The majority (4 to 1 Judges of the High Court) decision has upheld the validity of the detention of Sk. Mujibur Rahman. The detention was under Rule 32 of the Defence of Pakistan Rules and although the order of detention itself disclosed no grounds, the High Court relying upon the affidavit filed on behalf of the Government of East Pakistan took the view that since the satisfaction of the detaining authority is a subjective satisfaction, it was the sole Judge of the facts namely as to whether a particular activity of a particular citizen will in any way directly or immediately affect the society or the defence of the state or not. “The learned Judge in majority were of the opinion that for a court to go beyond this question, would amount to satisfying its mind for that of the executive without being in possession of facts and also not being authorised to do so. “This conclusion is contrary to the view taken by this court in its recent decision in the case of Malik Golam Jilani wherein it has been held that even the orders of the executive passed under the Denfenc of Pakistan Rules are not immune from Judicial review. It is for the courts to be satisfied that reasonable grounds existed upon which the satisfaction of the detaining authority could be grounded and

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that such grounds were reasonable and within the ambit of the law authorising the detention. “The High Court can and should consider and reach a conclusion as to whether, upon the evidence placed before it, justification existed for the satisfaction expressed by the Deputy Commissioner.” The case started when Rezaul Mallik, a friend of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, petitioned in the Dacca High Court to bring the latter to the Court and set him at liberty. According to the petitioner the detention of the Sheikh was void as there were no material whatsoever before the detaining authority against the Sheikh. He said that under the circumstances the detaining authority (the Deputy Commissioner of Dacca who passed the impugned order of detention of the Sheikh) was not validly satisfied as to the alleged prejudicial activities of the Sheikh. He said that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was a constitutional agitator and contributed largely towards the achievement of Pakistan. The petitioner said that the detenue was now the President of East Pakistan Awami League. According to him the Awami League was fighting to ventilate the grievances of the people constitutionally. He said that the constitution provided for the removal of disparity so that Pakistan could be founded on a strong footing. The Sheikh has recently launched a constitutional, ‘Six-point’ movement to ventilate the grievances of the people and to remove disparity between the two wings. While propagating the ‘six-point’ the Sheikh had to criticise some actions of the Government which was “Convention-Muslim league Government”. The President of the convention Muslim League, Field Marshal Md. Ayub Khan who is also the head of the state openly declared, “movements must be crushed” the petitioner said in paragraph 12 of his petition. The petitioner said that his friend was arrested on May 8, 1966 from his Dhanmandi residence under the provisions of the Defence of Pakistan Rules, on the charge of prejudicial activities. The detention was a clear act of grudge and vengeance against the Sheikh, the petitioner added. He said that specific cases had already been started against the Sheikh on various allegations. Therefore detention of the Sheikh on any other allegation was not at all called for, he added. He said that the detention order was vague and indefinite and did not disclose as to what were the Sheikh’s prejudicial activities. The petitioner also said that the Defence of Pakistan Rules was ultra vires. He also said that detention under the DPR was bad in the presence of the East Pakistan Public Safety Ordinance which provided for detentions. Mr. Salam Khan was still arguing when the court rose for the day. Mr. Khan was assisted by Messrs. Serajul Huq, M. A. Rab and Aminul Huq.

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Sk. Mujib’s detention case Hearing continues By Our High Court Correspondent

A Special Bench of the Dacca High Court continued the hearing of the habeas corpus application which challenged the validity of the detention of Provincial Awami League Chief Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Mr. Justice Baquer, Mr. Justice Abdulla and Mr. Justice Abdul Hakim comprised the Special Bench. Mr. A. Salam Khan resuming his argument said that detaining a person for political victimisation by only quoting a section of the Defence of Pakistan Rules which catalogued the prejudicial activities would not do. Those catalogued activities must have some reference to the detunu’s activities he said. Mr. Salam Khan discussed before the Bench the case of Golam Jilani in which the activities of the detenue related to the criticism of Tashkent Declaration22. In consideration of the fact that criticism of Tashkent Declaration after its conclusion was to bring the Government established by law into hatred, the Court held that the detenue’s activities came under the mischief of Defence of Pakistan Rules, he said. In the present case the duty of the Court shall be to see if the activities of the Sheikh had any bearing on any such urgent and important issue such as the Tashkent Declaration etc., Mr. Khan argued, Mr. Khan told the Court that already specific cases were started against the detenue on allegations. “What more was left now in the matter so as to warrant the Sheikh’s arrest under a stringent law such as the DPR” he added. Mr. Salam Khan was still arguing when the court rose for the day. Hearing resumes today (Thursday). This was the re-hearing of the habeas corpus application filed by one Rezaul Mallik, a friend of the Sheikh on re-named by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The petitioner challenged the detention in the High Court. According to him the detenue never indulged in prejudicial activities. The detenue was a constitutional agitator for the ventilation of people’s rights, he said. The petitioner submitted that the Deputy Commissioner of Dacca had no material what so ever before him to pass the detention order of the Sheikh.

22 . Tashkent Declaration or Tashkent Agreement –A peace agreement between India and Pakistan signed in Soviet Uzbekistan capital Tashkent on 10 January 1966 that resolved the IndiaPakistan war of 1965. Soviet Prime Minister Aleksey Kosygin moderated the agreement between Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and Pakistan President Mohammad Ayub Khan.

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However a full bench of the High Court, by a majority of 4 to 1 Judges earlier rejected Rezaul Mallik’s contention in the ground that the subjective satisfaction of the detaining authority as to the activities of a citizen could not be substituted by the satisfaction of a Court which was not in possession of facts. On appeal by Rezaul Mallik, the Supreme Court remanded the case to the High Court for its disposal in the light of Golam Jilani’s case which was recently disposed of by the Supreme Court. In that case the Supreme Court held that the High Court should consider the materials placed before it by the detaining authority about a detenue and must satisfy itself’ that valid grounds of detention existed. To, P.F. Sd/-DS/PL, 28/7



86 Lawyers interviewed detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 27 July 1967 Urgent To

The D.I.G (S.B),

Govt. of E. Pakistan, Dacca. Sub: lawyer’s Interview with Security Prisoner Sheikh Mujibur Rahman detained in Dacca Central Jail.

Dear Sir, This is to state that the following lawyers are required to have an interview with security prisoner Sheikh Mujibur Rahman now detained in Dacca Central Jail in order to get instructions from him in connection with criminal cases at Mymensingh and Jessore and criminal appeal no 74/67 in the Session Court, Dacca. You are requested to allow the interview on 2 nd or 3rd of August, 1967. As Mr. Syed Nazrul Islam, Advocate lives in Mymensingh, the intimation may kindly be given two days earlier to enable him come to Dacca after he is informed by other lawyers seeking the interview. Yours truly

sd/- 27.7.67

Md. Abul Hossain Advocate

lawyers seeking interview: 1.

Mr. Zaheeruddin, Advocate, 17/1, Rankin street, Dacca.

2.

Syed Nazrul Islam, Advocate, Mymensingh.

3.

Mr.Md.Abul Hossain, Advocate 8, Dinanath Sen Road, Gandaria, Dacca-4.

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Mr. Mir Hossain, Advocate 300, Elephant Road,Dacca-2

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 31.7.1967. No 10272

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To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4-30. AM on 3.8.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mr. Zaheeruddin. Advocate 2. ”

Syed Nazrul Islam, Adv.

3. ”

Md. Abul Hussain, Adv.

4. “

Mr. Hossain, Adv.

Sd/- 31.7

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

Memo. No.10272.../1..(4) dated 31-7-67. Copy forwarded to i) Mr. Zaheeruddin. Advocate 17/1 Rankin Street

Dacca Md. Abul Hussain, Adv 8, Dinanath sen Rd. Gandaria, Dacca. (iii) Mr. Mir Hossain Adv. 300 Elephant Rd. Dacca-2 (iv) The Asstt. Director Intelligence Govt. of Pakistan, Dacca for information.

Sd/- 31.7

O/C for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca − R.S.I

Pl. depute an officer (Inspr.) to attend the lawyers interview of

detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman today (3.8.67) at 4-30 P.M. at D.C Jail, Dacca.

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It is an important lawyers interview. D.S.P.L may kindly be

requested to spare one Inspector from his section to attend it.

Inspr. Md Ismail will be attend. Sd/DS/PL, 3/8/67

SS I/DS PL

Sd/- 3.8.67 Seen Sd/Insp.SB

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Ref. Lawyers interview with Sk. Mujibur Rahman at Dacca Central Jail on 3.8.67.

The interview granted on 3.8.67 was not held because the lawyers (M/S Zahiruddin, Mir Husain and Abul Husain) and Sk. Mujibur Rahman did not agree to hold the same in presence of S.B. officer at hearing distance. Lastly Mr. Zahiruddin said that he would move the Court to allow them interview keeping the SB officers beyond hearing distance. However, when Sk. Mujibur Rahman came to the interview room he held some informal talk with the lawyers particularly Zahiruddin about personal matters. Informed the D.I.G. over phone.

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The D.I.G Special Branch Dacca.

Dear Sir As per direction of the Special Bench of the High Court, Dacca. Please arrange an immediate interview of Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman with us.

Yours faithfully

M.A Rab. Advocate 31.7.67

Serajul Huq, Advocate

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Discussed with, DIG/SS-I

PL issue interview, letter fixing to-day, (31.7.67) at 11.30 hrs I will attend the interview. Sd/-DS/PL, 31/7

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To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 11.30 hrs on 31.7.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. Sd/- 31.7 for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

1. Mr. M.A Rab Advocate 2.

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Serajul Huq Advocate

Memo. No 10273/1(2) dated 31-7-67. Copy forwarded to i) MA Rab Advocate of (ii) Mr.Serajul Huq Advocate for information. Sd/- 31.7

O/C

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

− Ref. Miscellaneous case no 64 of 1966 & 161 of 1967 Rezaul Malik & Sk. Akram Hussain on behalf of Sk. Mujibur Rahman in the Court of E.P & on. As desired by the Hon’ble High Court I attended Lawyers interview held between Sk. Mujibur Rahman & the Lawyers M/S A Rob & Serajul Huq. As desired by the Hon’ble High Court I remained beyond hearing distance.

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The interview was held from 12.00 hrs. to 16.30 hrs. on 31.7.67. The detenue helped the lawyers in writing the parawise reply to our supply affidavit. In one or two cases, the detenue regretted for his attack on the President of Pakistan, in most of the cases he turned it as maliciously false, vague etc. In same case he said that he does not fully remember what he said & wanted a copy of his speech for reply. Which replying his connection with foreign mission he denied it & said that had this been a fact the Government should have taken drastic action then & there. He claimed himself to be a loyal Citizen of Pakistan. At the last stage of the interview he criticised the action of the ProP.D.M member of A.L. He said that he nominated A.L. members, they cannot call a requisition meeting. He condemned the action of 65 advocates of Dacca High Court who supported P.D.M. He asked the ProP.D.M members not to call requisition meeting & said Council meeting which would be held on 19.8.67 would finally decide about A.L. stand on P.D.M. He threatened to resign if there is rift in the A.L. over P.D.M issue & in that case Pro-P.D.M. could not be able to call requisition meeting. He said that when M/S Zahiruddin, Abul Hussain, A. Salam Khan & others would meet him in Jail he would discuss the matter in detail with them. It is interesting to mention here that one of these Lawyers e.g. Serajul Huq is Pro-P.D.M. & is one of the signatories of the 65 Lawyers of Dacca High Court supporting the P.D.M. This Lawyer was all along chastised by Mr. A. Rob who is a strong supporter of 6-Point Programme & Anti P.D.M.



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87 In camera Hearing of cases arising out of Habeas Corpus Petition filed on behalf of detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 28 July 1967 Pakistan Observer dt. 28.7.67

AROUND THE COURTS SK. MUJIB’s DETENTION CASE

Petition’s counsel concludes arguments By Our High Court Correspondent Mr. Abdus Salam Khan concluded his arguments on Thursday in the habeas corpus case of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Mr. Khan was making his submissions on behalf of the petitioner before a Special Bench of the Dacca High Court. The bench consisted of Mr. Justice Baquer, Mr. Justice Abdulla and Mr. Justice Abdul Hakim. Mr. Salam Khan resuming his argument on Thursday said that the detention of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was illegal. He said that under the circumstances, the Government had no fact, before it to detain the Sheikh. Mr. Khan also argued that the detaining authority must clearly show that any of the activities of the detenue was related to the prejudicial activities which had immediate bearing on the Defence of Pakistan etc. He said that the detention of the Sheikh was bad because the Government could pass a less harsh order under the Defence of Pakistan Rules itself such as by detaining him in his house, restricting his movement or forbidding him to make statements etc. Mr. Khan informed the court that the Sheikh was being detained till today by detention orders of three months duration each. But the gap between the latest order of his detention and the “last but one” detention order was 27 days, he said. He told the court that after the expiry of the “last but one” order the Government kept silent and for 27 days no order was passed detaining the Sheikh. During this time the Sheikh was Ali Khan appeared for the defendants. Illegally detained and he should be deemed to have been a free man, he argued. Since during these 27 days the Sheikh had no scope to indulge in any prejudicial activities, the latest order of his detention was baseless. Mr. Khan concluded. Mr. Asrarul Husain, the Advocate General, who took the floor then was still arguing when the Court rose for the day. Mr. Husain will resume his arguments today (Friday) on behalf of the Government.

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Mujib’s case Advocate-General continues arguments By Our High Court Correspondent. The Advocate-General Mr. Asrarul Hussain continued his arguments on Friday in the Sheikh Mujib’s habeas corpus application. Mr. Hussain started his submissions on Thursday before a special bench of the Dacca High Court constituted by Mr. Justice Abdulla and Mr. Justice Baqur, Mr. Justice Abdulla and Mr. Justice Abdul Hakim. Mr. Hussain sought to justify the action of the Government in detaining the Sheikh. Mr. Asrarul Husain submitted that breach in continuity in passing the detention order would not invalidate a detention. Mr. Hussain was trying to justify the gap of 27 days between the latest and “last but one” order of detention of the Sheikh. Mr. Husain also argued that the authority was legally entitled to pass the detention order under Rule 32 of the Defence of Pakistan Rules. The question of passing a less harsh order under another Rule did not arise under the circumstances; he said. He also said that when emergency was still in existence and the DPR was the law, any order could validly be passed by the authority under the DPR to prevent a citizen from acting in a prejudicial manner. Mr. Husain also argued that the High Court could verify the justification of a detention order but that is in a very limited sense. He said that habeas corpus petition was not an appeal and therefore the Court would only see if there was any prima facie justification in detaining a man to stop him acting in a prejudicial manner. To P.F. DS/PL, 31/7

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AROUND THE COURTS MUJIB’S CASE HEARING IN CAMERA CONCLUDED By Our High Court Correspondent The hearing of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Habeas Corpus petition concluded on Tuesday in ‘camera’ before a Special Bench of the Dacca High Court. The Special Bench consisted of Mr. Justice Baquer, Mr. Justice Abdulla and Mr. Justice Abdul Hakim. The hearing of the case started on Tuesday July 24 before the Special Bench and as usual it was open to public. But when the necessity to place the materials (against the Sheikh) before the Court arose the Advocate-General pleaded that these materials could not be placed in public. He desired that the proceedings be confidential and be held in camera. Then on Monday the hearing started in camera. This is the re-hearing of Mr. Rezaul Mallik’s application in which he sought the release of his friend, Sheikh Mujib President of the East Pakistan Awami League. He was arrested on May 8, 1966 under the provisions of the Defence of Pakistan Rules. A Full Bench earlier by a majority dismissed his application on the ground that the satisfaction as to the prejudicial activities of the Sheikh lay with the Executive. The Executive was in possession of the facts, the Full Bench held. The Executive’s subjective satisfaction could not be substituted by the satisfaction of the Court, the Full Bench observed. On appeal the Supreme Court remanded the case to the High Court to hear and verify the facts, if the detention was warranted under the circumstances. The Supreme Court also asked the High Court to seek guidance from Golam Jilani’s case which was recently disposed of by the Supreme Court, in this respect. The court adjourned verdict. To P.F. Sd/-DS/PL, 4/8

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SIXTH DAY OF HEARING (By Our H.C. Correspondent)

The Special Bench of the Dacca High Court consisting of Mr. Justice Baquer, Mr. Justice Abdulla and Mr. Justice Abdul Hakim is hearing for the sixth day the detention case of Sk. Mujibur Rahman under the Defence of Pakistan Rules which was remanded to High Court by the Supreme Court of Pakistan sometimes back. The hearing of the case for the last two days continued under closed doors where except the lawyers of both sides none were allowed. The hearing continues and it is to continue for some more days. Mr. A. Salam Khan with others are appearing for the detenue. Mr. Asrarul Hossain the Advocate General with Mr. S. M. Abbas and Mr. Nurullah are appearing for the state.

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88 Correspondences relating to case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 2 August 1967 Confidential/ Immediate S.I. Form 6. 1963. MEMORANDUM FORM GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN HOME (POLITICL) Department SECTION –I Branch Memorandum No. 519 (2) –Poll/S(I) Dated the 2nd August, 1967. To : The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca.

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Subject : Prosecution case against Sk. Mujibur Rahman for objectionable speech in Dacca on 29th September, 1964.

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Reference The undersigned is directed to request that a copy of the Judgment in G.R. Case No. 5081/64 State Vs- Sk. Mujibur Rahman u/s 7(3) of the EPPSO be furnished to this Department if he has any in his office kept for the official purpose. The record of the above case was sent to the High Court in connection with the appeal preferred by Government in the above case and as such no copy is readily available from Deputy Commissioner’s office. 2. An immediate reply is requested. Sd/- 2.8.67 K. A. Islam Designation Section Officer, Government of East Pakistan.

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Secret /Immediate Government of East Pakistan Police Directorate. Memo. No. IV/89-66/ 922 – S., Dated 3-8-67. To : Mr. A.M. Mesbahuddin, P.S.P., Deputy Inspector- General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub : Prosecution case against Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman for delivering objectionable speech in Dacca on 29th September, 1964. ... In forwarding herewith copy of Memo. No. 519(2)Poll/S(I) dated the 2nd August, 1967, from H(Poll) Department, Government of East Pakistan on the above subject, I am directed to request you kindly to send a copy of the Judgment in question immediately if available either with you or Superintendent of Police, Dacca, for on ward transmission to Government. In this connection this directorate Memo. No. 1744/1-S dated 2.12.66 may be referred to. Sd/- 3.8.67

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East Pakistan Form No. 5 Phones 44231/18 & 46863 All communications should give the Number, Date are Subjects of any previous Correspondence.

Government of East Pakistan OFFICE OF THE Dy. Inspr. General of Police Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca.

Memorandum No. 11054 dated, Dacca the 11th Aug., 1967 606-48 P.F (Pt.28) To Mr. K.A. Islam Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Poll) Deptt., Section 1, DACCA. Sub : Prosecution case against Sk. Mujibur Rahman for delivering objectionable speech in Dacca on 29th September, 1964 Ref : Home (Poll). Deptt. Memorandum No.519(2)- Poll/S(1) dt. 2.8.67 As desired, I send herewith a copy of the Judgment in G.R. Case No. 5081/64 State Vs - Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Secret Sd/- S.A Khasru for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca. Memo No 11054/1 606-48 P.F. (Pt.28) dt. 11th Aug., 1968. Copy, without enclosure, forwarded to Mr. M.N. Huda P.S.P. Asstt. Inspr. Genl. of Police, East Pakistan, Dacca with ref. to Police Directorate M/No. IV/8966/922-S dt. 3.8.67 for information. (S.A. Khasru) for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca.



89 Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 3 August 1967 MRS. FAZILATUN NESSA PLOT NO. 677 ROAD NO. 32 DHANMANDI RESIDENTIAL AREA DACCA–2

Date. 3.8.1967.

Immediate To The D.I.G. of Police, Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dear Sir,

I beg to state that I seek my regular interview with Mr. Sheikh

Mujibur Rahman, now detained in Dacca Central Jail under D.P.R on August 5 as per scheduled and like to accompany the following: 1. Hasina Sheikh

Daughter

2. Sheikh Kamaluddin

Son

3. Farida Sheikh

Niece

4. Sheikh Akram Hossain

Cousin

I hope you would be gracious enough to grant the same and inform

us accordingly.

Thanking you I have etc.

Fazilatunnessa Last interview, held on, 22/7/67

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To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4-30 PM on 5.8.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa Miss. Hasina Sk. ” Farida Sk. Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin Mr. Sk. Akram Hossain

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Memo. No 10458 /1(2) dated 4-8-67. Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi RA, Rd. No. 32, Dacca-2, ii) The Asstt. Director Intelligence. Govt. of

Pakistan, Dacca for information.

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S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

− DS/PL Sir, I attended the interview of detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman and his wife and other members of the family held on 5.8.67 afternoon at Dacca Central Jail. During interview no objectionable matters were discussed. At the times of interview Advocate Mr. A. Rab went to Dacca Central Jail in connection with an interview with another detenue. On hearing his voice Sk. Mujibur Rahman came out of the room and exchanged Salam with him and asked the Advocate about the result of his writ in the High Court. The Advocate replied that the judgment might be favourable to him.

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90 High Court declared detention of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman illegal. Dacca, 10 August 1967 Sangbad dt. 10.8.67

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AROUND THE COURTS Majority of Special Bench uphold Mujib’s detention. By Our High Court Correspondent A Special Bench of the Dacca High Court by a majority of two to one Judges upheld the detention of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the provincial Awami League Chief, under the provisions of the Defence of Pakistan Rules on the charge of indulging in prejudicial activities. Mr. Justice Baquer and Mr. Justice Abdul Hakim of the Bench held that the activities of Sheikh Mujib as placed by the State if considered as a whole, would show the subjective satisfaction of the detaining authority in passing the impugned order of detention of Sheikh Mujib. Mr. Justice A. M. Abdulla of the Bench did not agree with the above view. According to him the impugned order of Sheikh Mujib’s detention was unwarranted under the fact and circumstances. Mr. Justice Baquer while delivering the Judgment (with whom Mr. Justice Abdul Hakim concurred) said that he has gone through the affidavit filed by the State in which the prejudicial activities of Sheikh Mujib were catalogued. The Judge also said that he has considered the reply of the detenue. The allegations of the State against Sheikh Mujib ranged from delivering prejudicial speeches in different meetings and creating hatred between the two Wings of Pakistan. The detenue, however, denied all the allegations. According to him, he was working for a stronger Pakistan on the basis of Justice to all. He therefore, demanded complete provincial autonomy for both the Wings of Pakistan on the basis of Lahore Resolution23 of 1940 moved by the great leader of Bengal the Shere-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Huq24. He denied having indulged in any prejudicial activity.

23 . Lahore Resolution – The Lahore Resolution was presented by A K Fazlul Huq on 23 March 1940 as the formal political statement adopted by All India Muslim League at its three-day general session in Lahore from 22 to 24 March 1940. The resolution called for independent states where the Muslims are numerically in a majority in British India, particularly as in the North Western and Eastern Zones, to be grouped to constitute 'independent states' in which the constituent units should be autonomous and sovereign.

24. A. K. Fazlul Huq (26 October 1873 – 27 April 1962) –Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq titled Sher-eBangla (Tiger of Bengal). Formed Krishak Praja Party (KPP) in 1929. Presented Lahore Resolution 1940 demanding separate state for the Muslims in India. General Secretary of Indian

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Mr. Justice Baquer held that reading as a whole the catalogued allegations against Sheikh Mujib, “we are not convinced of the innocence” of it. Mr. Justice Abdulla in his separate judgment said that admittedly (which was not denied by the State) Mujib was a political leader and was first a member of Muslim League and fought for Pakistan. Now he was the President of the Provincial Awami League and in that capacity he formulated a ‘six-point’ Programme mainly to remove disparity between the two Wings of Pakistan and to achieve Complete Provincial autonomy for both the Wings as he thought Pakistan could thereby be founded on a strong footing. The Judge said that a Bench of this High Court (consisting of Mr. Justice Baquer and Mr. Justice Abdul Hakim) earlier held that ‘six-point’ programme by itself was not prejudicial. On the basis of these facts the Judge said that it was obvious that when occasion arose, Sheikh Mujib in his capacity as the President of the East Pakistan Awami League would criticize the actions of the Government in the light of the “six-points”. But “we are to see if the criticisms were violent and exciting and if any unwanted incident occurred due to that” the Judge observed. Mr. Justice Abdulla further observed that the State could not place any material whatsoever to show that the activities of Sheikh Mujib were exciting. The expression exciting used by the State in the files was only their presumptions. Mr. Justice Baquer said that in considering a detention case it should not be lost sight of the fact that the law was not only retrospective but also prospective. So, the detaining authority could also consider the likelihood of the detenue’s indulging in prejudicial activities after his release. His Lordship was referring to the contention made on behalf of the detenue that the last order of his detention was passed of May 29, 1967 through the last detention expired on May3, 1967 and in between, he was detained without any authority. It was also contended on behalf of the detenue in this connection that since he could not indulge in prejudicial activities during the interregnum (from May 3 to May 29) the last order had no basis. In this connection Mr. Justice Baquer considered the statement made on behalf to the State that since Sheikh Mujib was detained due to a conviction, the necessity of passing any detention order did not arise.

National Congress and Working Committee member of All India Muslim League. Elected Prime Minister of Bengal in 1943. Led the United Front govt 1954 in East Bengal.

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Mr. Justice Baquer held that the detention order might be passed prospectively to stop a person from acting a prejudicial manner in future. Mr. Justice Abdulla said that the detaining authority was the Deputy Commissioner of Dacca, and he must be satisfied personally as to the prejudicial activities of the detenue. In the present case a section officer of the Provincial Government25 came to depose. Neither he nor the Provincial Government was the detaining authority and the Deputy Commissioner of Dacca did not come before the Court to justify his actions, the Judge observed. In the files produced before the Court the allegations against Sheikh Mujib of prejudicial activities located at different parts of the Province (and beyond Dacca). If these were also considered by the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca, before whom legitimately these facts could not come, the detenue at once deserved a release order, he said. The satisfaction must be subjective of the detaining authority and for this reason his Lordship dissented with the majority Judges of the Full Bench (that earlier held the detention of Sheikh Mujib as valid) to hold that the High Court had right to scrutinise the veracity of an order of detention, the Judge said. His Lordship said that the Supreme Court upheld his view and referred this case for rehearing (as stated below). Mr. Justice Abdulla said that while considering the prejudicial activities of the detenue, the facts that supported his innocence should also be considered together. His Lordship then referred to the speech first delivered by Sheikh Mujib condemning the Indian aggression which was broadcast from all stations of Radio Pakistan and in which he called upon all concerned to unite and fight. His Lordship also said that while applying the Defence of Pakistan Rules to detain a man, it must be shown that his activities were related to the defence of Pakistan or the state of war. To deal with other kinds of prejudicial activities, the Public Safety Act was in existence and the Provincial Government was powerful to apply that law. In the present case the application of the Defence of Pakistan Rules was bad the Judge said. On a prayer made on behalf of the petitioner, the Court was pleased to certify that this was a fit case for appeal to the Supreme Court.

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This Judgment was delivered after the re-hearing of the habeas corpus petition filed by Rezaul Mallik. A Full Bench of five Judges of the High Court earlier heard the petition and by a majority held the detention of Sheikh Mujib as valid. The majority view was that the High Court could not question the subjective satisfaction of the detaining authority as to the grounds of detention. On appeal the Supreme Court held that the High Court had right to verify the justification of a detention. The relevant portion of the Supreme Court’s order which is the foundation of the rehearing of the case is as follows: “The majority (4 to 1 Judges of the High Court) decision has upheld the validity of the detention of Sk. Mujibur Rahman. The detention was under Rule 32 of the Defence of Pakistan Rules and although the order of detention itself disclosed no grounds, the High Court relying upon the affidavit filed on behalf of the Government of East Pakistan took the view that since the satisfaction of the detaining authority is a subjective satisfaction it was the sole Judge of the facts, namely as to whether a particular activity of a particular citizen will in any way direction or immediately affect the society or the defence of the State or not. “The learned Judges in majority were of the opinion that for a court to 20 beyond this question, would amount to satisfying its mind for that of the executive without being in possession of facts and also not being authorised to do so. “This conclusion is contrary to the view taken by this Court in its recent decision in the case of Malik Golam Jilani wherein it has been held that even the orders of the executive passed under the Defence of Pakistan Rules are not immune from Judicial review. It is for the Courts to be satisfied that reasonable grounds existed upon which the satisfaction of the detaining authority could be grounded and that such grounds were reasonable and within the ambit of the law authorising the detention. “The High Court can and should consider and reach a conclusion as to whether, upon the evidence placed before it justification existed for the satisfaction expressed by the Deputy Commissioner”.

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4 witnesses examined By Our Court Correspondent Four witnesses were examined in the court of Magistrate M.S. Khan (Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Dacca) inside Dacca Central Jail on Thursday in the case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for allegedly delivering a seditious speech at Paltan Maidan on March 29, 1964. Cross-examined by Advocate Zahiruddin, witness Amir Husain stated that he was a trade unionist. He said he did not know Governor Monem Khan26. But replying to another question the witness said that he went to the airport to receive the Governor one time or two times. The witness also said he had deposed in the cases against Sheikh Fazlul Huq alias Moni a former General Secretary of East Pakistan Students League and K.M. Obaidur Rahman, the Social Service Secretary of East Pakistan Awami League. Amir Hussain further stated that he was a witness in the case against Shah Moazzam Hussain, former President of East Pakistan Students League. He said he was probably a witness in the case against another Awami League Leader, Abdul Momen. Witness Abdus Sattar stated to be a friend of Amir Husaain and a trade unionist. Shah Alam, another witness admitted that he was a nephew of a Convention Leaguer at Water Works Road, Dacca. Witness A. Rajjak deposed that he had import business in the city. The case was adjourned until September 5 for examination of further witness. To, P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL 12/8

26 . Monem Khan (28 July 1899 – 13 October 1971) – Longest serving East Pakistan Governor under Ayub from 1962 - 1969 and removed as a result of 1969 mass upsurge. Collaborated with Pakistan occupation forces and killed in the hands of freedom fighters in 1971.

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91 Fazilatun Nessa met detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 15 August 1967 8UJHQW

†eMg †kL, gywReyi ingvb 677, avbgÛx, †ivW, 32, XvKv-2 15/8/67 To The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to inform you that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is at present a detenue under D.P.R. at Dacca Central Jail. The next date of our interview with him falls on the 19th August, 1967. I would therefore request you to kindly grant us interview with him on that date and oblige. The following relations of the detenue will accompany me:1. Sheikh Kamaluddin

:

son

2. Hasina Sheikh

:

daughter

3. Farida Sheikh

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niece

4. Mr. Mominul Haque

:

brother Thanking you Yours faithfully

Last interview held on 5-8-67

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca.

Lawyers interview,

Dacca, the 16-8-1967. No 11259

To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca.

Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 5 P.M. on 19.8.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1.

Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa

2.

Sk. Kamaluddin

3.

Farida Sk.

4.

Mominul Hoq

5.

Hasina Sk.

Sd/-

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca 16.8

Memo. No 11259 /1(2) dated 16-8-67. Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmandi, R/A,

Rd, No. 32, Dacca-2, ii) Asstt, Director Intelligence. Govt. of Pakistan, Dacca for information.

Sd/-

O/C

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca 16.8

− As per order I attended the interview of Sk. Muzibar Rahman with

his family members at Dacca Central Jail on 19.8.67 between 17.15 hrs. to 18.15 hrs.

There was nothing objectionable from S.B. point of view. Some

discussion between the convict and his wife could not be heard up

properly due to the noise of other convicts who were waiting for interview with their relatives near our interview room.



Submitted Sd/-Inpr. 20.8.67

92 Application of lawyers for interview with detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 15 August 1967 Immediate To The D.I.G., Special Branch, Dacca. Sir, Please arrange an immediate interview on the following advocates with Mr. Shaikh Mujibur Rahman a detenue in Dacca Central Jail to take necessary instructions from him regarding the appeal to the Supreme Court. We will be obliged if you kindly grant the interview to-day. Yours faithfully

1. Syed Nazrul Islam

2. MA Rab, Advocate 15/8/67

Law Chamber, 9 Arambagh, Dacca-2.

Pl. put up in file, immediately Sd/-DS/PL15/8



93 Medical examination of detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 19 August 1967 Phone No. 43844. Confidential Immediate GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 1370/ Con dated 19-8-1967.

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To The Superintendent, Medical College Hospital, DACCA. Sub : Medical examination of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. With reference to your memo. no. DMCH/S-20/ 2308/67 dated 8.6.67, on the subject quoted above, I am to inform you that the A.C.- Line 220 Volt and 10-15 Amp with plug installation has since been made in the Jail Hospital. I would, therefore, request you to kindly depute the Prof. and the specialist for the immediate examination of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. The date and time fixed for the examination may kindly be intimated to this office sufficient time ahead for necessary action at this end. This may kindly be treated as URGENT. Sd/- M. U. Ullah. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo. No. 1370/1(3) Con dated 19-8-1967 Copy forwarded or information and favour of necessary action in continuation of this office Memo. No. 1175/ Con dated 22.7.67. to:1. The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl) Deptt. , Dacca. 2. The Inspector – General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 3. The Dy. Inspector- General of Police, S.B., E. Pak. Dacca Sd/- 19.8 D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail. Dacca.Sd/- 19/8

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Phone No. 43844 Immediate Confidential GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 1407/ Con dated 24-8-1967 To The Superintendent, Medical College, DACCA. Sub : Medical examination of detenue Mr. Sk.Mujibur Rahman. With reference to your memo no. DMCH/S-20/ 330367 dated 21.8.67, I am to request you to kindly depute the Prof. and the Specialist for the X- Ray examination of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman on 26.8.67 at 10 A.M Sd/D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo. No. 1407/1(4) Con dated 24-8-1967 Copy forwarded for information in continuation of this office Memo. No. 1370/1 (3) / Con dated 19.8.67. to: 1. The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt. , Dacca. 2. The Inspector – General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 3. The Dy. Inspector- General of Police, S.B., E. Pak. Dacca 4. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca for favouring off deputing S.B officer on 26.8.67 at 10 A.M. Sd/- 24.8 D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca.



94 Relatives of detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman visited him inside Dacca Central jail. Dacca, 21 August 1967 Immediate To The D.I.G. Police, (Special Branch). DACCA Dated, Dacca the 21st, August, 1967. Sir, I beg to submit that I am in urgent need of meeting my eldest brother Mr. Sheikh Majibur Rahman, a detenue under D.P.R. in the Dacca Central Jail, for a very urgent consultation in connection with the marriage of my eldest daughter. The negotiation could not be finalised without his advice and opinions. A very early decision in the matter being necessary, an early interview may kindly be granted and arranged along with my five children who have also not seen their uncle for a long time. Name of children:-

Yours faithfully,

1. Mst. Sayeda Hossain.

Lvw`Rv †nv‡mb

2. Mst. Hamida Hossain. (Mrs. Khadija Hossain)

3. Mst. Habiba Hossain.

C/o, A.T.M. Sayed Hossain, EPCS.

4. Master Babloo.

7/D, Sovanbagh Estate,

5. Mst. Rossy.

Dacca-5.

− Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 1.9.1967. No 11925 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca.

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Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr.. Sk.Mujibur Rahman at 4-30 P.M. on 2.9.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1.

2.

3.

4. 5.

Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa ”

”

Khadija Hossain

Sd/-

Hamida Hossain

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police,

Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin

S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

Miss. Hasina Sk.

1.9.67

Memo. No 11925 /1 (3) dated 1-9-67. Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi, RA Rd, No. 32, Dacca-2, ii) Mrs. Khadija Hossain c/o Mr. A.T.M. Sayed Hossain E.P.Cs,

7/D

Sovanbagh

Estate,

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(iii)

Intelligence. Govt. of Pakistan, Dacca for information. O/C

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The

Asstt,

Director

Sd/-

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†eMg †kL, gywReyi ingvb 677, avbgÛx, †ivW, 32 , XvKv-2 29/8/67 To

The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to inform you that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is at present a detenue under D.P.R. at Dacca Central Jail. The next date of our interview with him falls on the 2nd September 1967. I would therefore request you to kindly grant us an interview with him on that date. The following relatives of the detenue will accompany me:-

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detenue

2. Hasina Sheikh

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” Thanking you.

Yours faithfully Fazilatunnessa

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DS/PL Sir

I attended the interview made by Mrs. Fazilatun Nesa (wife) and

other relatives with detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman on 2.9.67 afternoon in the Dacca Central Jail. They discussed personal and domestic matters

with the detenue. No objectionable matters were discussed during the interview.

Sd/- Inspr.

Seen. Pl. put up in P.F. Sd/-DS/PL, 4/9

3.9.67



95 Family members and relatives met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 23 August 1967 To

The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, Dacca.

Dated, Dacca, the 23rd August, 1967. Dear Sir,

I beg to inform you that my elder brother Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is

at present a detenue under D.P.R. at Dacca Central Jail. I have come from my village home to meet with my elder brother to consult with him regarding family affairs which are very urgent. I shall stay here for

two days. I am therefore urgently in need of having a special interview with him.

I would therefore request you to kindly grant me a special interview

with my elder brother on 24.8.67. The following relatives of the detenue will accompany me:-

1. Mrs. Fazilatunnessa

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wife of the detenue ”

3. Hasina Sheikh

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daughter ”

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2. Sheikh Kamaluddin 4. Sheikh Akram Hosain

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brother-in-law of detenue

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I shall be obliged if you kindly grant my prayer. Thanking you

Yours faithfully

Sd/-Sk. Abu Naser 23.8.67

677, Dhanmondi Res. Area.

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Road No. 32, Dacca.

SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Spl. interview

Dacca, the 23. 8.1967. No 11568 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4-30 PM on .24.8.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa 2. Mr.

Sk. Kamaluddin

3.

”

Sk. Abu Naser

4.

”

Sk. Akram Hussain

Sd/- 23.8.67 for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

5. Miss. Hasina Sk.

Memo. No. 11568/1 dated 23-8-67. Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi, RA Rd, No. 32, Dacca-2, ii) The Asstt, Director Int. Govt. of Pakistan, Dacca for information. Sd/- 23.8.67 O/C for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca



96 DIG Prisons intimated DC Dacca that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman would be released if further detention order not issued. Dacca, 25 August 1967 PHONE NO. 43844. Confidential Immediate GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 1417/Con dated 25-8-1967. To The Deputy Commissioner, DACCA. Sub : Release of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman on 31.8.67. Ref : Your Order No. 455/C dated 20.5.67. I am to report for your information that the period of detention under Rule 32 of the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965 of the above named detenue will expire on 31.8.67. It may, therefore, please be intimated immediately if he should be released on 31.8.67 or be detained for a further period. In either case, necessary order may please be issued immediately. If no order is received he will be released from Jail on 31.8.67 at 8 A.M. This may please be treated as URGENT. Sd/- M. U. Ullah, D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential. Memo. No. 1417/1(4) Con dated 25-8-1967 Copy forwarded for information to and favour of necessary action to:1.

The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl) Deptt. , Dacca.

2.

The Inspector – General of Prisons, West Pakistan, Dacca.

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3.

The Dy. Inspector- General of Police, S.B., E. Pak. Dacca.

4.

The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca. Sd/- 25.8

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca.



97 After refusals by several leaders Abdul Momen agreed to stay in detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s cell in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 26 August 1967 Original in F. 278-60 P.F.

Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department. From : To :

Mr. Z. Huq, T.K., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. The Inspector – General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca.

No. 1382- H.S., dated Dacca, the 26th August, 1967. ... It has been decided by Government that detenue Mr. Rafiqul Hussain may be allowed to stay with detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman in the Dacca Central Jail. It is requested that necessary action in the matter may kindly be taken accordingly. Sd/- Z. Huq Section Officer, Government of East Pakistan. No. 1382/1(4) –H.S. Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to the :1. Deputy Inspector –General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2.

Deputy Commissioner, Dacca.

3.

Deputy Inspector- General of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail.

4.

Special Supdt. of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca.

Dacca, The 26th August, 1967.

Sd/- Z. Huq Section Officer Government of East Pakistan. 

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Confidential Phone No. 42844 GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN OFFICE OF THE Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 1442/ Con dated 28-8-1967.

To The Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt. Dacca. Urgent

Sub : Segregation of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in Jail. Ref : G.O. No. 1382/1 (4)- H.C. dated 26.8.67. I am to report for information of the Govt. that detenue Mr. Rafiqul Hussain is unwilling to stay with detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Sd/- M. U. Ullah, D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo. No. 1442/1(4) Con dated 28-8-1967 Copy forwarded for information to:1. The Inspector- General of Prisons East Pakistan, Dacca with reference to G.O. No. 1382-H. S. dated 26.8.67. 2. The Dy. Inspector – General of Police, S.B., E.P. Pak., Dacca with reference to G.O. No. 1382/1(4)/ H. S. dated 26.8.67. 3. The Deputy Commissioner, Dacca with reference to G.O. No. 1382/1(4) – H.S. dated 26.8.67. 4. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca with reference to G.O. No. 1382/1 (4) – H.S. dated 26.8.67. Sd/- 28.8

T/S, Pl.Supply 2 copies at once. Sd/-30/8

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca.

One copy given to the P.F. of Rafiqul Hussain & another for I.C.C. meeting. Sd/-30/8/67

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Immediately Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department. From

:

Mr. Z. Huq, T.K., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan.

To

:

The Inspector- General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca.

No

:

1428-H.S., dated Dacca, the 4th September, 1967.

Reference :

His Memo. No. 1442/Con., dated 28.8.67. ...

It has been decided by Government that detenue Mr. Mizanur Rahman Chaudhury may be allowed to stay with detenue Sk. Majibur Rahman in the Dacca Central Jail. It is requested that necessary action in the matter may kindly be taken accordingly. Sd/- Z. Huq. Section Officer, Government of East Pakistan. No. 1428/1(4)-H.S. Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to the:1) Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca. 2) Deputy Commissioner, Dacca. 3) Deputy Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail. 4) Spl. Supdt. of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca. Sd/-9.9.67

Section Officer, Government of East Pakistan. Dacca The 9th Sept, 1967.  GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca. Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo No. 1357/Con dated 13.9.67. To The Inspector-General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca.

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Sub : Segregation of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman in Jail. Ref : G.O. No. 1428-HS dated 9.9.67. I am to report for your information that detenue Mr. Mizanur Rahman is unwilling to stay with detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Sd/- M. U. Ullah. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo No. 1357/1 (CON) Dated 13.9.67. Copy forwarded to the Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca for favour of information with reference to G.O No. 1428/1(4)HS dated 9.9.67. Sd/- M. U. Ullah. 13.9. D.I.G. of Prisons. Dacca Division Central Jail, Dacca.



Confidential/Immediate

No. 12698 dt. 20-9-67. To The D.I.G. of Prisons, D.C Jail. Dacca. Subject : Segregation of detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman in Jail. Kindly refer to your memo No. 1357/1/Con dt. 13.9.67. addressed to the Section Officer to the Govt. of East Pak. Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca and let us know immediately the opinion of the following detenues if they are willing to stay with detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman in Jail:1.

Kh. Mostaque Ahmed

2.

Abdul Momen

3.

Nurul Islam. Sd/- 20.9



for D.I.G. S.B. E.P. Dacca

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PHONE No. 43844 Confidential Immediate GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 1611/Con dated 23-9-1967. To The Dy. Inspector-General of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub : Segregation of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman Ref : Your Memo. No. 12698/606-48 P.F. dated 20.9.67. I am to report for your information that the following detenues are willing to stay with detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman. 1. 2. 3.

Mr. Khandakar Mostaque Ahmed Mr. Abdul Momen. Mr. Nurul Isalm. Sd/- 23.9

D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Pls. put up in I.C.C file., Sd/- 9/x/67

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Secret/ Immediate Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department. From : Mr. Z. Huq, T. K., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. To

: The Deputy Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail.

No. 2016-H.S., dated Dacca, the 2nd October, 1967. Refernce : His Memo. No. 1357/1-Con, dated 13.9.67. ... Detenue Mr. Adul Momen may be allowed to stay with detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Sd/- Z. Huq Section Officer, Government of East Pakistan. No. 2016/1(4)-H.S.

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Copy forwarded for information to the:1) 2) 3) 4)

Inspector-General of Prisons, East Pakistan. Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan. Deputy Commissioner, Dacca, Special Supdt. of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca. Sd/- 2.10.67

Section Officer, Government of East Pakistan.

Dacca The 2nd October, 1967.

DS/PL, Perusal Pl. Copy may be given to P.F. Abdul Momen Pl. Copy given to file No 9766 PF., Sd/- 10/x/67



PHONE No. 43844 Confidential GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 1736/Con dated 7-10-1967. To The Section officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl) Deptt. Dacca. Sub : Segregation of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Ref : G.O. No. 2016- H.S. dated 2.10.67. I am to report for information of the Govt. that detenue Mr. Abdul Momen is staying with detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman from 3.10.67. Sd/- M.U. Ullah. D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail Dacca. Confidential

... Memo. No. 1736/1(4) Con dated 7-10-1967.

Copy forwarded for information with reference to G.O. No. 2016/1(4) H. S. dated 2.10.67 to :1. The Inspector-General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. The Dy. Inspector-General of Police, S.B. E. Pak., Dacca. 3. The Deputy Commissioner, Dacca.

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4. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca. Sd/- 7.10

Copy given to file, No. 97-66 P.F, Sd/-10/X/67

D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca



98 Detention order on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman extended for further three months. Dacca, 29 August 1967 GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN. OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DACCA. ORDER. No. 673/-c

Dated, Dacca, the 29th August, 1967.

WHEREAS the person known as Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, son of Lutfar Rahman of 677, Dhanmondi Residential Area, P.S. Lalbagh, District Dacca, detained in the Dacca Central Jail under order No. 453/C dated 29.5.67; And whereas having further considered the materials against the said person, I, M.K. Anwar, the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca District, an satisfied that with a view to preventing the said Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman from acting in any Manner prejudicial to the public safety and the maintenance of public order, the maintenance of peaceful conditions if the country and the maintenance of essential supplies and services, it is necessary to make the following order :Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-rule (1) of rule 32 of the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965, delegated to me by the Government of East Pakistan Notification No. 115- Poll(II), dated 13.9.65, I, M.K. Anwar, Deputy Commissioner, Dacca District, do hereby direct :(a) (b)

that the said Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman shall be detained for a period of 3 (three) months from the date of service of this order, that subject to the provisions of clause (a) of this paragraph the said person shall continue to be detained in the Dacca Central Jail. Sd/- (M.K. ANWAR) DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DACCA DISTRICT.



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Secret/Immediate PHONE: 45024. BY SPECIAL MESSENGER City Special Branch, Dacca, the 30th August, 1967. No. /58-64 PF(Sec.) To The Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Sub : Detention of Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, son of Lutfar Rahman under rule 32(1) of the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965. Detention order No. 673/C dated 29.8.67 in respect of the above named DPR. detenue is forwarded herewith, in quadruplicate. You are requested to kindly serve the detention order on the prisoner concerned by delivering one copy of the same to him and return a receipted copy to the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca under intimation to Govt., S.B. and this office. Sd/- M. Yunus. for Special Supdt. of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca. Immediate Secret/By Special Messenger No. 6453/1(2) Dt. 30.8.67. Copy, with a copy of detention order, forwarded for information to :1. Mr. Z. Huq, T.K., Section Officer, Home (Special) Deptt., Govt. of East Pakistan, Dacca. 2. Mr. S.A. Khasru, PSP., Special Supdt. of Police,(I), S.B., E.P., Dacca. Sd/- 30.8.67

Spl. Supdt. of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca. 

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PHONE NO.43644 Confidential GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy. Inspector-General of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 1484/Con dated 1-9-1967. To The Deputy Commissioner, DACCA. Sub : Detention of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman under the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965. Ref :

Your Order No. 673/C dated 29.8.67.

I am to report for your information that the detention order referred to above was served on the above named detenue on 31.8.67. Receipted copy of detention order No.673/ C dated 29.8.67 is returned herewith as desired. Sd/- M.U.Ullah. D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Confidential Memo. No. 1484/ 1(4)/Con dated 1-9-1967 Copy forwarded for information to:1. The Section officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl.) Deptt., Dacca along with a receipted copy of detention order No.673/ Co.- dated 29.8.67. 2. The Inspector- General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca 3. The Dy. Inspector-General of Police, S.B., E. Pak., Dacca. 4. The Spl. Supdt. of Police, City S.B., Dacca with reference to his memo. no. 6453/58-64 PF(Sec) dated 30.8.67. Sd/- 1.9

D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. 

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Phone. No. 43844 Confidential Government of East Pakistan Officer of the D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Divisions Dacca. Memo. No. 1985/ Con dated 17-11-/1967. To The Dy. Commissioner, Dacca. Sub : Release of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman on 30-11-67. Ref : Your order No. 673 C dated 29-8-67. I am to report for your information that the period of detention under Rule 32 of the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965 of the above named detenue will expire on 3011-67. It may, therefore, please be intimated immediately if he should be released on 30-11-67 or be detained for a further period. If no order is received he will be replaced from this Jail on 30-11-67 at 8 A.M. This may please be treated as URGENT. Sd/- M. U. Ullah D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail. Dacca. Confidential. Memo No. 1985 / 1(4)/Con dated 17-11-/1967. Copy forwarded for information and favour of necessary action to:1) The Section officer to the Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Spl) Dett., Dacca. 2) The Inspector-General of Prisons, East Pakistan, Dacca. 3) The Dy. Inspector-General of Police, S.B. E.P., Dacca. 4) The Spl. Superintendent of Police, City S.B., Dacca. Sd/- 17.11

D.I.G of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, D a c c a.



99 Authority asked report on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and other political leaders about political activities for a specified period. Dacca, 30 August 1967 Recvd.open , Brought by an officer of D.D.I Secret Office of the Deputy Director, Intelligence, Government of Pakistan, Dacca No. S/3320/ Personality sheet folder. Dated August 30th Aug. 1967. MEMORANDUM Kindly let us have the photographs and Brief Notes on the political activities of the following political leaders from the period as noted against each:1.

SK. Mujibur Rahman (A.L) Note from 1.1.66 to up to –date along with photo. Photo ready in a cover.

2.

Maulana A.H. Khan Bhasani27 (NAP/KS) Photo only. Sent from file no. 286-60 PF. on Ahmadul Kabir.

3.

Abdus Salam (A.L/ PDM) Full Brief History and photo.

4.

Ataur Rahman Khan- (AL/ NDF/ PDM) *** Photo only.

5.

Tofazzal Hossain- (AL/PDM) Note from 1.5.62 to up to- date, no photo,

6.

Hamidul Haq Choudhuri (KS/NDF/PDM) *** Photo only.

7.

Nurul Amin28 (NDF/PDM) – Note from 1.1.64 to upto-date, no photo.

8.

Mohiuddin Ahmed (CP/ NAP) –do- 1.4.65 to upto –date –do-

9.

Prof. Ghulam Azam (JI/ PDM) –do- 1.4.64 to upto-date and photo.

10. Md. Toha- (CP/ NAP/KS) –do- 1.4.59 and no photo. 11. Ahmadul Kabir (NAP) –do- 1.1.66 and photo. Action taken pl. 12. Shah Azizur Rahman (AL/PDM) Full B.H. with photo. 13. Farid Ahmed (Nil) -do27 . Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani (12 December 1880 – 17 November 1976) – One of the founding leaders and founding President of East Pakistan Awami Muslim League. Had contribution towards forming 'All Party Language Movement Committee' on 31January 1952. He left Awami League and formed National Awami Party in 1957. 28.

Nurul Amin (15 July 1893 – 2 October 1974) – Politician and lawyer born in Brahmanbaria, Bengal. Pakistan Constituent Assembly member from 1947 - 1954. Chief Minister of East Bengal during language movement and infamous for killing students on 21 February 1952. Opposed all Bangabandhu-led Bengali nationalist movement and collaborated with Pakistan occupation forces during Bangladesh war of liberation. Died and buried in Karachi, Pakistan.

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14. Mashiur Rahman MNA, (NAP) Note from 1.1.60 and no photo. 15. Prof. Muzaffar Ahmad (CP/ NAP/) –do- 1.10.59 to upto-date, no photo. 16. Syed Nazrul Islam (AL) Full B.H. with photo. 17. Abdul Malek Ukil, MPA. –do- -do18. Fazlul Quader Choudhury29, (M.L. expelled) Full B.H. with photo. 19. Zahiruddin (AL/PDM) **** Photo only. 20. Mukhlesuzzaman Khan, MNA (CML) Full B. H., with no photo. 21. Abul Quasem, MNA, (CML/PDM) B. H. with Photo. 22. Shawkat Ali Khan (NAP) Note from 1.1.61 to upto-date with photo. 23. Nurul Islam Choudhury (AL/ PDM) B.H. and no photo. 24. Maulana Nuruzzaman (CML) B.H. with photo. 25. Shafiqul Islam (CML) B.H. with photo. Sd/- 30.8.67

(K.G. Mohiuddin) Assistant Director, Intelligence, Dacca.

Mr. S.A. Khasru, PSP. Special Supdt. of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca. Copies given to relevant P.F.s, Sd/-../9



No. S/3320 dt. 30.8.67

ON PAKISTAN STATE SERVICE Mr. S.A Khasru PSP S.S , S.B., E.P

Sd/- 30.8.67

Dacca.

Dy. Director, Intelligence Govt. of Pakistan, Dacca.



29.

Fazlul Quader Chowdhury (1919 – 1973) – Politician from Chattogram, Bangladesh. Muslim League and Pakistan movement worker. Joined Ayub's politics, beame Pakistan parliament speaker and acting President. He opposed all Bangabandhu-led Bengali nationalist movements, formed rajakar bahini and collaborated with Pakistan army in committing war crimes in 1971. After independence he was in jail awaiting trial and died there in 1973.

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No. S/ 4159/Personality sheet Secret Memorandum Office of the Deputy Director, Intelligence, Government of Pakistan, Dacca. Dated October 11, 1967 606-48 PF/ R 307 dt. 1/9/67 P.6927 (pt.28)

Kindly refer to this office No. S/3320/Personality sheet folder, dated the 30th August, 1967, regarding the Brief Notes on the Political actives of Political leaders. 2.

The undersigned invites the attention to the communication noted above and requests the favour of an early reply as the matter is very urgent. Sd/- 11.10.67

(K.G. Mohiuddin) Asstt. Director, Intelligence. Dacca) Mr. S.A Khasru, PSP., Special Supdt. of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan. Dacca. Copies given to all relevant P.Fs, Sd/-21/8/67

T/S , Pl Supply 25 Copies at once, Sd/-16/10



100 Criminal Appeal filed against conviction of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 31 August 1967 East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M./P.M. Date: 31-8-67

Received at 19.30hrs. P.M. Words

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From : S.I Sadaruddin Molla (C.S.B) Addresses/(if given)

To

: DS Pol CSB & D.S, (PL) S.B, E.P, Criminal appeal No. 74/67 filed by Sk. Mujibur Rahman in the

Court of 3rd Addl. Judge. The case has fixed for hearing today 31-8-67 but the P.P. was not present, so the next date of hearing has been fixed on 28/10/67.

Sd/-31.8.67

To P.F. No Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/PL 1.9.67

End of Message, check back please. Telephone Operator



Secret/Immediate

No. 15812/606-48PF dt. 13-11-67, To The S.O. Home (Poll.) Deptt., Section -I. Dacca. Subject : Criminal appeal No. 74/67 in the Court of Sessions Judge Dacca. State VS: - Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Ref : Home (Poll). Deptt. M/No 712-Poll/S(I) dt. 9.11.67. The Subject was sentenced to 15 months S.l. u/r-47(5) DPR/65 on 27.4.67 by Mr. Afsaruddin Ahmed, Magistrate. 1 st Class, Dacca. On appeal Mr. Kaiser Ali 3rd Addl. Dist Judge Dacca on 28.10.67 upheld the Conviction and reduced the sentence to 8 months. Sd/- 13.11 for D.I.G. S.B., E.P.,



Dacca.

101 Query about status of case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for the speech delivered at Pabna Town Hall Maidan. Dacca, 5 September 1967 SSI Secret Immediate Government of East Pakistan Police Directorate. Memo. No. IV/89-66/1039 S., Dated 5-9-67. To

: Mr. A.M. Mesbahuddin, P.P.M., P.S.P., Deputy Inspector- General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca.

Sub : Prosecution of Mr. Sk. Mujibar Rahman for his delivering speech at Pabna Town Hall Maidan on 7.4.67. Ref

: This Directorate Memo. No. 752-S dated 6.5.66. In forwarding herewith copy of Memo. No. 546-Poll/S(I) dated 17.8.67 from H

(Poll) Department on the above subject, I am directed to request you kindly let us know the present position of the case for onward transmission to Government. Sd/- 5.9.67

Section Officer, Police Directorate. Copy of secret letter No. 546- Poll/S(1) dt. 17.8.67 from the Section Office, Govt. of East Pakistan, Home (Poll) Department to the Inspr. Genl. of Police, East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub : Prosecution of Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman for the speech delivered by him at Pabna Town Hall Maidan on 7th April, 1966. The under signed is directed to request him to let Government know the present position of the case mentioned above without further delay. −

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Secret/Immediate No. 12341/606-48 PF (pt-28) dt. 12-9-67. To

Mr. M. Ahmed

S.O. Police, Directorate E.P., Dacca. Subject :

Prosecution of Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman for his delivering Speech at Pabna Town Hall Maidan on 7.4.66.

Ref : Your memo No. IV/89-66/1039-S. dt. 5.9.67. The case against the above mentioned subject for his prejudicial speech as referred to above is adjourned sine die on the prayer of the Court Inspector, Pabna. This is for favour of your kind information. Sd/- 9.9.67

for D.I.G., S.B. E.P., Dacca.

 Secret Government of East Pakistan Home (Political) Department Section-I, Branch. Memorandum No. 661-Poll/S(I) dated 13th Oct. 1967. To

: The Inspector-General of Police, East Pakistan, Dacca.

Sub : Prosecution of Sk. Mujibur Rahman for his speech delivered at Pabna Town Hall Maidan on 7.4.66. Ref : His Memo. No. IV/89-66/1191-S dated 29.9.67. The undersigned is directed to request that the reason for which the Court Inspector preferred such an adjournment in the above case be intimated to this Department at an early date. Sd: K. A. Islam. 13.10.67. Section Officer, Police Directorate.



102 Report on income and expenditures of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s family. Dacca, 7 September 1967 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, President of the East Pakistan Awami League (now under detention) was originally the controller of Alpha Insurance Co. Ltd., 12, Jinnah Avenue, Dacca and has since charged his designation a General Manager, East Pakistan, of the same concern. He used to draw Rs-2700/- per month as salary. Besides, he was allotted by the company, office car no. EBD 3131 for his personal use and he himself imported a private car No. EBD 26 through office account. 42561 is the number of the telephone installed in his residence at 677, Dhanmondi Residential Area (Road No. 32). Before the subjects going into jail for the last time the monthly telephone expenses varied from Rs. 350/00- to Rs 400/00 on account of the above telephone, and since his detention in Jail the expenses have come down to approximate Rs 100/00 per month or even below that amount. All expenses with regard to the telephone are reportedly borne by Alpha Insurance Co. Ltd. The monthly expenses for the house hold of the subjects family is Rs 2000/00 (Rupees two thousand) on the average. This amount also includes the education expenses of his 5(five) children namely (1) Miss Hasina, a Student of BA (Hons.) of Dacca University, (2) Sheikh Kamal a Student of I.A. class of Dacca College, (3) Sheikh Jamal, a Student of Residential Model School, Dacca, (4) Miss Rehana, a Student of Class III of Dhanmondi Govt. Girls School and (5) Baby Rassel, aged about 3 years. Besides above, three more Students namely, (1) Akram, a relation who is a Student of B.A. class of Jagannath college 30, Dacca, (2) S.M.

30. Jagannath College –Founded in 1858 by Dinanath Sen and other hindu elites as a school. Kishorilal Chowdhury, zamindar of Baliati, Manikganj renamed it Jagannath School after his

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Shahid (brother -in- law’s son), a B.S.C. Student of Dacca College and (3) Feroza D/o Musa Miyan, Headmaster, Gaibandha High School, reside in the house of the subject. Two boy servants and 2 maids work in the house. The subject has considerable landed property at his native village from which he reportedly gets good return for his house hold expenses. It is also reported that in the absence of the subject his family is leaving further helped by his brother Abu Naser who is a contractor at Khulna and Md. Tanu Miyan, his maternal uncle who is a big jute merchant at Naranyangonj. It is further reported that the payment of money by the Alpha Insurance Co. Ltd. to the family of the Subject had been continuing in spite of the subject’s detention in Jail. The Payment was, however, reportedly stopped for a period of two months (during May and June ‘67) But the company has since resumed payment as before on the insistence of the subject’s wife. Seen. Pl file in the P.F. or Sk Mujibur Rahman. Sd/- DS/PL, 7/9



103 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman applied from Dacca Central Jail to meet his lawyer and family members. Dacca, 12 September 1967 PHONE NO. 43844 GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN Office of the Dy.Inspector- General of Prisons, Dacca Division. Central Jail, Dacca. Memo. No. 1545/Con dated.12-9-67.

father's name (in 1872.) Upgraded to second grade college in 1884 and first grade in 1908. Since 2005 Jagannath University, a public university.

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To The Dy. Inspector- General of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Sub: Petition from detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman praying for interview with his Lawyer. Forwarded herewith a petition from the above named detenue, on the subject quoted above, for favour of disposal. Sd/- 12.9

for D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca.

 To The D.I.G, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. Through the D.I.G Prisons, Central Jail, Dacca. Sir, I want to have an interview with my advocate Mr. Abdur Rab in connection with my case of Supreme Court. I hope you will be kind enough to grant the interview and arrange to inform him. His address is Law-Chamber, 9 Arambagh, (Motijheel), Dacca. Thanking you, with regards. Yours faithfully Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Security Prison under D.P.R Central Jail, Dacca. 12.9.67

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Confidential Immediate Lawyers interview,

SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 16.9.1967. No. 12554 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4.30 PM. on 18.9.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mr. M.A. Rab. Advocate.

Sd/- 16.9.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca Memo. No..12554.../1(2)....dated 16-9-67. Copy forwarded to i) M.A. Rab. Adv. of Law Chamber, 9 Arambagh Motijheel, Dacca, ii) The AD (I), Dacca for information. Sd/- 16.9.67

O/C for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

− To, The Deputy Inspector Gen. of Police. Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dated, Dacca, The 18th September, 1967. Dear Sir, I beg to state that I have come from Barisal to meet my brother Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who is now detained in the Dacca Central Jail under defense of Pakistan Rules. I did not meet my brother never since after his detention under D.P.R. and my children are also very much eager to meet his maternal Uncle. I have come from Barisal with only this aim to meet my brother spending money and I shall have to leave

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Dacca to-morrow, because I have some family urgency in Barisal in the day after to-morrow. If I fail to meet my brother this time, I do not know when I shall be able to come Dacca again and meet him. In this circumstances, it is not possible for me to go back this time without meeting him within to-morrow. Under the circumstances, stated above, I solicit your kind permission to meet my brother and like to accompany the following: 1)

Manju Begum

2)

Shewli Begum

3)

Fazilatunnessa

4)

Sheikh Kamaluddin

: : : :

my daughter my daughter brothers wife Nephew.

Thanking you.

Yours Sincerely, Sd/-

Amena Begum

677, Dhanmondi, Rd. no 32, Dacca

− Confidential Immediate

SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Spl. interview

Dacca, the 18.9.1967. No. 12610 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk.Mujibur Rahman at 5 PM. on 18.9.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1.

Mrs

Amena Begum

2.

Miss

Manju Begum

3.

“

Shewli Begum

4.

Mrs.

Fazilatun Nessa

5.

Mr.

Sk. Kamaluddin

Sd/- 18.9.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

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Memo. No.12610 /1 (2) dated 18-9-67. Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi, RA Rd, No. 32, Dacca-2, ii) The AD (I), Dacca for information. Sd/- 18.9.67

O/C

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

− Mr. Maimur Ali, Inspr. You will, please, attend the family interview of Sk. Majibur Rahman to-day. Sd/- D.S.P.L Seen, Sd/-18/9

18.9

−

As ordered, I had been to Dacca Central Jail on 18.9.67 and attended the interview of Sk. Majibar Rahman and his lawyer Mr. A. Rab. They talked about the writ petition and of pending cases instituted against Mr. Sk. Majibar Rahman, their present position and about the payment of fee to his lawyers. Nothing interesting from S.B. point of view came to my notice during their talk. I also attended the interview of Mr. Sk. Majibar Rahman & his family members and their talks were mainly confined to their family affairs. Y.o.s

Sd/- 19.9.67



Inspector S.B, Dacca.

104 Fazilatun Nessa including family members met detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on two occasions inside Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 14 September 1967 Immediate

MRS. FAZILATUN NESSA

Phone : 2561 PLOT NO. 677 ROAD NO.32 DHANMANDI RESIDENTIAL AREA DACCA-2, Date. 14.9.1967.

To The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to inform you that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is at present a detenue under D.P.R. at Dacca Central Jail. The next date of our interview with him falls on the 16th September 1967. I shall be obliged if you kindly grant us an interview with him on that date. The following relatives of the detenue will accompany me:1. Sheikh Lutfar Rahman

father of detenue

2. Mrs. Shahera Khatoon

mother

”

”

3. Hasina Sheikh

daughter ”

”

4. Shamsun-nessa

niece

”

”

5. Hurun-nessa

Do

”

”

Thanking you. Yours faithfully Last int. held on, 2/9/67- p 319.

Fazilatunnessa

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Lawyers interview,

Dacca, the 14.9.1967. No. 12454 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4.30 PM. on 16.9.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1.

Mrs. Fazilatunnessa

2.

Mr. Sk. Lutfur Rahman

3.

Mrs. Shahera Khatoon

4.

Miss Hasina Sheikh

5.

Sd/- 14.9.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

” Shamsun Nessa

Memo. No. 12454/1(2) dated 14-9-67. Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi, RA Rd, No. 32, Dacca-2, ii) The AD (1), Dacca for information.

O/C

Sd/- 14.9.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

− DS/PL Sir, I beg to report that I attended the interview of Sk. Mujibur Rahman with Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa and party at the Central Jail, Dacca on 16.9.67 between 16.30 & 17.30 hrs. During the interview they discussed family matters and household affairs only. This is for favour of you kind information.

Seen. PL put up in File, Sd/-DS/PL, 18/9



Y.o.s Sd/-DS(Cen.)

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MRS. FAZILATUN NESSA

Phone : 42561

Immediately

PLOT NO. 677 ROAD NO.32 DHANMANDI RESIDENTIAL AREA DACCA – 2 TH Date. 29 Sept. 1967.

To The Deputy Inspector Gen. of Police, Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dear Sir,

I seek an interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, now detained in Dacca Central Jail under D.P.R and like to accompany the following: 1. Sheikh Lutfar Rahman

Father

2. Sahera Khatun

Mother

3. Helenara Rashida

Sister

4. Sheikh Kamaluddin

Son

I hope you would be kind enough to grant the same. Thanking you. Yours truly

Fazilatunnessa

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− Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 30.9.1967. No. 14123 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca.

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Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4-30 PM. on 30.9.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa 2.

”

Shahera Khatoon

3.

”

Helena Rashida

Sd/- 29.9

4. Mr. Sk. Lutfor Rahman

5.

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca

” Sk. Kamaluddin.

Memo. No. 14123.../1(2) dated 30-9-67. Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of

677, Dhanmondi, RA

Rd, No. 32, Dacca-2, ii) The AD (I), Dacca for information. Sd/- 29.9

O/C for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca −

File No. 606-48 PF (L)

Interview with D.P.R Prisoner Shaikh Mujibur Rahman by his family member. I attended the family interview of D.P.R prisoner, Shaikh Mujibur Rahman at the Dacca Central Jail on 30.9.67 between 16.30 hrs. to 17.45 hrs. In the interview his parents, sister, wife & son and small children of Shaikh Mujibur Rahman attended. They discussed only the family matter. No Political issue was discussed there. Sd/-(M. Hussain) Inspr./Sc. 2.10.67. ―

105 Leaflet Case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and others adjourned. Dacca, 29 September 1967 Weekly Pak. Samachar dt. 29.9.67

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106 Fazilatun Nessa and lawyers met Detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 2 October 1967 Urgent To The D.I.G S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. Through the D.I.D Prisons, Central Jail, Dacca. Sir, My advocate Mr. Abdur Rob is seriously ill. I have to engage another advocate to file my case in the Supreme Court. Time is very short. I have to file the case immediately. I request a special interview with my wife Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa and my son Kamaluddin of 677 Dhanmandi R.A and also with my advocate Mr. Zoha Choudhury of law chamber, 9, Arambag (Motijheel). Mr. Abul Hossain of 8, Dinanath Sen Road Gandaria and Mr. Mahmudulla of Dacca Bar Library. I hope you will kindly grant the interview and arrange to inform them in time. Thanking you.

Yours faithfully Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Detenue) Central Jail, Dacca. 2.10.67

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− Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Lawyer’s & family.

Dacca, the 4-10-1967 No. 14313 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca.

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Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4-30 P.M. On 7.10.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa. 2. Sk. Kamaluddin 3. Mr. Zoha Choudhuri 4.

"

Abul Hossain

5.

"

Mohamudulla

Sd/- 4.10.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca.

Memo. No. 14313/1(5) dated 4/10/67 Copy forwarded to Mrs (1) Fazilatun Nessa of 677 Dhanmondi R/A, Rd. No. 32, Dacca-2 (2)

The A.D. (1), Dacca (3) Mr Zoha Choudhuri,

9, Arambagh, (law Chamber) Dacca. (4) Mr Abul Hossain. 8, Dinanath. Sen. Rd. Gandaria, Dacca (5) Mr. Mahmudullah, of Dacca Bar Library for

information.

Sd/- 4.10.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca.

− DS/PL Sir, I attended the interview of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, now detained in Dacca Central Jail, on 7.10.67 afternoon with advocates Mahammadullah, Abul Hussain and his wife Mrs. Fazilatunnessa and others member of his family. The detenue discussed domestic affairs with his wife and asked the lawyers to file appeals before the Supreme Court against the judgment of the High Court in his writ petition. During discussion the detenue secreting talked in a low voice with his wife and lawyers which could not be heard. No objectionable matters were discussed by them. Sd/-Inspr. 9.10.67



Pl. see.

107 Fazilatun Nessa and family members met her husband detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 13 October 1967 Immediate MRS. FAZILATUN NESSA

PLOT NO. 677 ROAD NO. 32 DHANMANDI RESIDENTIAL AREA DACCA–2 Dated 13-10-1967

To

The D.I.G. of Police,

Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to state that I seek an interview with Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman now in Dacca Central Jail and like to accompany the following :1)

Sheikh Kamaluddin

3)

Mominul Huq

2)

Hasina Sheikh I have etc. Fazilatunnessa.

−

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 14.10.1967 No. 14640 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4-30 P.M. on 14.10.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa. 2. Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin 3.

Sd/- 14.10 for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca.

" Mominul Huq

4. Miss. Hasina Sk.

Memo. No. 14640/1(2) dated 14/10/67 Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677 Dhanmondi R/A, Rd. No. 32, Dacca-2. ii) The A.D. (1) Dacca for information. Sd/- 14.10

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. − Refernce: P.F of Sk. Muzibur Rahman I attended the interview of Mrs. Mujibur Rahman and 3 others with her husband at the Dacca Central Jail on 14.10.67. The interview commenced at 17.00 hrs. and continued till 18.15 hrs. Nothing interesting from S.B. Point of view came to notice during interview. Submitted Sd/- 18.X.67 (Sattar Khandker )



Inspr. W.C. Section

108 Supreme Court communicated Home Ministry about submission of Paper Book on behalf of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 16 October 1967 Extra

Phone: 42318. No. Cr. A. 20-D/67- SCRD. SUPREME COURT OF PAKISTAN BRANCH REGISTRY, DACCA. October 16, 1967. ... From

: Khondkar B. Ahmed ESQR., Assistant Registrar, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Branch Registry, Dacca.

To

: The secretary, Home Department, Govt. of East Pakistan, Dacca.

Sub

: CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 20-D OF 1967. Shaikh Akram Hossain on behalf Of Shaikh Majibur Rahman ...... Appellant, - Versus The Government of East Pakistan and others................ Respondents. ...

Sir, I am directed to refer to this office endorsement of the even number dated the st

21 September, 1967 on the above subject and to say that under order XIV, Rule 4, Supreme Court Rules, a list of documents to be included in the paper- book, which will be prepared in the above-cited appeal, has been filed in this Registry on behalf of the appellant above-named. The said list includes paper/documents from serials 11 to 27 which are said to be under your custody. A Copy of the list is enclosed herewith. As the appeal is likely to be heard in the third week of November, 1967, I am to request that you will kindly have the said papers/documents at serials 11 to 27 of the list transmitted to this office at a very early date. Your obedient servant, Sd/-ASSISTANT REGISTAR. Encl:- List. “WAHID” /18/10.

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PAKISTAN: (CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION) CRIMINAL APPEAL NO:- 20-D OF 1967. Sk. Akram Hossain ...........Appellant. -VersusThe Government of East Pakistan and others............Respondents. INDEX OF PAPERS. PART-1. Sl. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6.

7. 8.

9. 10. 10. (a) 11. 12.

Description of Papers. Application under Section 491 of the code of Criminal Procedure (Cr. Misc. No. 64/66) Counter Affidavit on behalf of the opposite parties Affidavit-in-Reply of behalf of the petitioner. Judgment of the Supreme Court 11-D of 1967. Supplementary Affidavit on behalf of the respondent in Criminal Miscellaneous Case No. 64 of 1966. Application under Section 491 of the Code of Criminal Procedure with all annexure in Criminal Miscellaneous Case No. 161 of 1967. Counter Affidavit on behalf of the Respondent in the aforesaid application. Affidavit-in-Reply on behalf of the petitioner to the Counter of the Affidavit of the Respondent in Criminal Miscellaneous Case No. 161 of 1967. Supplementary Affidavit on behalf of the Respondent in the aforesaid Case 29.7.67 Affidavit-in-Reply on behalf of the petitioner with all annexure in the aforesaid case. High Court Judgment. Transcribed copy of the Speech of the detenue delivered at Khulna. The Statement of the detenue released to the press.

Date. 12.5.66. 4.6.66. 14.6.66. 14.6.67. 29.7.67.

26.6.67.

24.7.67. 25.7.67.

29.7.67. 1.8.67 9.8.67 20.1.66 4.2.66.

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13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.

Transcribe copy of the speech of the detenue delivered at Laldigi Maidan, Chittagong. Do at Begumgonj, Noakhali. Do at Maijdee Court, Noakhali. Do at Mymensingh. Do at Sylhet. Do at outer Stadium, Dacca. Do at Chittagong. Do at Satkaniya, Chittagong Do at Pabna. Do at Rangpur. Do at Rajshahi Do at Faridpur. Do at Khulna. Do at Comilla. Do at Narayanganj

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Filed by (Aminul Huq) M/S. Huq-Rab & Co. Attorneys Supreme Court. ... WAHID /18/10.



109 Prosecution witness cross-examined in Sedition Case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 17 October 1967 Sangbad dt. 17.10.67

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Around the courts Sedition charge 2 cross-examined in Mujib’s Case By our Court Correspondent Two witnesses were cross-examined on Monday in the case of sedition against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Mr. M. S. Khan, Additional District Magistrate, Dacca held the trial inside Dacca Central Jail. The witnesses, Mr. Md. Hussain a Government Reporter and Mr. Abdul Hakim, a Sub-Inspector of Special Police were among the 10 witnesses who earlier made depositions in the case. The Reporter deposed that he had taken down the short- hand note and the Police officer the long hand note of the allegedly seditious speech by the accused at Paltan Maidan on March 29, 1964. Syed Mannan Buksh, the then Superintendent of Police, Dacca in a complaint on November 5, 1966 asked for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s prosecution under Section 24A of the Pakistan Penal Code, By delivering the speech the accused allegedly brought or attempted to bring into hatred or contempt or excited or attempted to excite disaffection towards the Government established by law. Questioned by Mr. Zahiruddin the Government Report replied that he had received the orders on the 15th March 1964 to take down the shorthand note of the alleged prejudicial speech on March 29. In reply to a question the witness said that he took his short-hand note to home, transcripted it there and then sent it to his office by a man whose name he could not remember. To further questioning he said that the magistrate who had attested his transcription could not read it. The police officer, when questioned, said that he did not remember as to when he had submitted his longhand note. Pressed further he said he had submitted it to the Court DSP after about one year. Cross-examination of further witnesses resumes today at 9.30 a.m. To , PF of the Subject. Sd/-18/10

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Pakistan Observer dt. 18.10.67

Around the courts Deposition in Mujib’s Case By our Court Correspondent A prosecution witness in the case against Sheikh Mujibur on Tuesday in reply to a question of cross-examination by the defence declared that he supported Convention League. The witness, a young man residing at 166 Waterworks Road, Dacca earlier deposed that he was a businessman. Mr. M.S. Khan Additional District Magistrate, Dacca in trying the accused a detenue inside Dacca Central Jail. Questioned by Mr. Zahiruddin if he had ever met his maternal uncle (another prosecution witness) after his last deposition the witness said he had met him once on a further query he admitted that he stayed with his uncle in the same house on questioning if his Convention League was the one to which President Ayub Khan belonged and for which Governor Monem Khan canvassed during the last National Assembly bye-election at Faridpur the witness said he did not know. To the next question he said he had heard only Sheikh Mujib’s speech and then left the meeting. He said he met a Police officer one month before he deposed in the case. He was asked by the police officer to see him sometime the witness added. These statements were made when the defence lawyer wanted to know it the witness was ever examined by any police officer. Abdur Razzaq, another businessman of 43. N.K. Dutta Road Dacca who earlier deposed to have heard the speech of the accused and quoted from it out of memory said that he had attended other meetings including that of President Ayub Khan but did not remember none of the speeches. He said the Police came to him after the meeting and asked him to see them in the thana. Abdus Satter of 38, Madan Mohan Basak Road who said he was a contractor quoted from the speech of the accused. He said that he did not remember any other speech. The case was adjourned to November 9 for cross-examination of further witnesses. In P.F.OF, Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-19/10 DS/PL

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110 Detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s wife and relatives met him in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 20 October 1967 MRS. FAZILATUN NESSA PLOT NO. 677 ROAD NO. 32 DHANMANDI RESIDENTIAL AREA DACCA-2 Dated 20-10-1967

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To The D.I.G. of Police, S.B. Dacca. Sir, I beg to state that my brother Skeikh Mujibur Rahman is a detenue under Defense of Pakistan rules in the Dacca Central Jail. I came from Khulna with my sister only to see my elder brother. I will have to leave Dacca tomorrow as I have lot of work in Khulna. I think you will be kind enough to allow me to meet my brother today the 20th oct. The following person will accompany me :1) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa

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Thanking you. I remain Sheikh Abu Naser 677 Dhanmondi R/A Road No-32, Dacca. − urgent To The D.I. S.B. Rajarbagh Police line DACCA-2 Sir, I beg most respectfully to state that I want a special interview with my brother Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He is a Security Prisoner (under D.P.R) in Dacca Central Jail. I have come from Faridpur and I shall stay

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1. Mrs. Asia Begum (Sister)

Mrs. Fatema Begum

2. Mrs. Sk. Mujibur Rahman

677, Dhanmondi R.A.

3. Mr. Ilias Ahmed Chowdhury

Road No.- 32.

4. Sk. Fazlul Rahman

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Dacca, the 20.10.1967 No. 14944 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4-P.M. on 21-10-67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mr. Sk Abu Naser. 2. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa 3.

” Fatema Begum

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” Asia Begum

Sd/- 20.10 for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca.

5. Mr. Ilias Ahmad Chowdhury

Memo. No. 14944/1(2) dated 20-10-67 Copy forwarded to i) Mrs Fazilatun Nessa. of 677 Dhanmondi R/A, Rd. No. 32, Dacca-2, ii) The A.D. (1), Dacca for information.

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Spl. Int. S.S.I/DS(POL) Sir, As ordered I attended the interview of Mr. Sk. Abu Naser & 4 others with - detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail on 21.10.67 between 17.00 & 18.00 hrs. During the period of interview nothing interesting from S.B point of view came to my notice. They discussed only private & family matters.



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111 Former Foreign Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto appealed to Government to release Sheikh Mujibur Rahman commenting that 6-point Programme is not seditious. Dacca, 26 October 1967 Azad dt. 26.10.67

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112 Fazilatun Nessa along with family members and relatives met detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 26 October 1967 †dvb: 2561

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Dear Sir, I beg to state that I seek an interview with Mr. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman now detained in D.C. Jail under D.P.R and like to accompany the following persons :1) Hasina Sheikh

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I hope you would be kind enough to grant us this regular interview and obliged.

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Thanking you Your’s truly Fazilatunnessa. 26.10.67

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 28.10.1967 No. 15206 To D.I.-G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4 P.M. on 28.10.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa. 2. Miss. Hasina Sk. 3. Mrs. Alima Sarowar

Sd/- 28.10

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for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca.

" Sk. Sahidul Islam

Memo. No. 15206/1(2) dated 28-10-67 Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677 Dhanmondi R/A, Rd. No. 32, Dacca-2 ii) A.D. (I), Dacca for information.

Sd/- 28.10 for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. − R.S.I Pl. depute an officer to attend the family interview of Sk. Mujibur Rahman to-day at D.C. Jail at 4.P.M. Inspr. A.K.M. Abdullah of S.T Section may be deputed to attend it. Sd/- DS/PL 28.10

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DS/PL. As ordered I attended the interview of the DPR prisoner Sk. Mujibor Rahman with his relatives on 28.10.67 between 16.30 hrs to 17.30 hrs. There was nothing objectionable in the talks held among them. Sd/Inspr. S.B 30.10.67



113 Application of Fazilatun Nessa to get signed authority letter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman relating to share of Eastern Banking Corporation. Dacca, 28 October 1967 Confidential/Immediate No 15234 dt. 28-10-67 To The D.I.G. of Prisons Dacca Div. D.C Jail, Dacca. Subject :

Petition dt. 26.10.67. from Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa w/o detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman.

In sending herewith a copy of the above petition together with its

enclosure (in original) duly censored & passed by S.B., I would request you kindly to return the authority letter to the party concerned after

taking the necessary signature of Sk. Mujibur Rahman and duly attested by your officer (Dy. Jailor) as prayed for by the petitioner. Sd/for D.I.G. S.B. E.P., Dacca. 28.10 T/S, Pl. Keep copy of the paper attached to. P. 6967, Sd/- 28/X P.6967, attached, to p.6967

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Dated, the 26th Oct., '67. To The D.I.G. of Police, Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca.

Dear Sir, I beg to state that with a view to taking delivery of Share Certificates of my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from the office of the Eastern Banking Corporation, the signature of my husband is essential in the attached authority letter in which he has authorised Sheikh Shahidul Islam, my nephew to take delivery of his Share Certificates, as he has told me during my last interview with him. I hope that you would be kind enough to permit him to put his signature as required. Thanking you, Yours truly, Fazilatunnessa.

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Sk. Mujibur Rahman 677, Dhamandi Road No. 32 Dacca-2 Dated the 26th Oct., 1967. I do hereby authorise Sheikh Shahidul Islam S/o Sk. Md. Musa of Village Tungipara, P.O Patgati, District Faridpur, now residing at 677, Dhanmandi R.A., Road No. 32, Dacca-2, a student of Dacca University and my nephew to take delivery of my Share Certificates from the Office of the Eastern Banking Corporation at 125-A, Motijheel Commercial Area. I also identify that the following is the signature of Sheikh Shahidul Islam: "Sheikh Shahidul Islam" (Sheikh Mujibur Rahman) Censored and Passed Sd/for D.I.G., S.B., E.P., Dacca.



114 Appeal Court adjourned sedition case arising out of alleged prejudicial speech of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 29 October 1967 Azad dt. 29.10.67

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AROUND THE COURTS Hearing of Mujb’s appeal CONSTRUE POLITICAL LEADER’S SPEECH IN LIBERAL SPIRIT: COUNSEL By our Court Correspondent Advocate Mr. Abdus Salam Khan on Saturday urged a Dacca Sessions Judge to construe the speech of a political leader in fair and liberal spirit now that with the passage of time and gradual constitutional developments there has been a definite change in the ideas and attitude of people. Mr. Khan was arguing before Mr. Kaisar Ali Additional Sessions Judge in defence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who had appealed against the sentence of 15 months imprisonment awarded in April last by Magistrate Mr., Afsar-ud-din Ahmad for a speech at Paltan Maidan on March 20,1966 which allegedly brought or attempted to bring disaffection, contempt or hatred towards the Government established by law and was punishable under DPR. Basing his legal interpretations on different Indian judgments in case of Political leaders and the concepts as expounded in the Dacca High Court judgment on the weekly Dacca Times Case he said that the political leaders while delivering speeches quite usually indulge in rhetoric bathos and hyperboles which, if considered objectively, would not necessarily be prejudicial. Viewed in this context, he said, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s speech criticizing the disparity between the two wings of Pakistan and Government failures did not create any disaffection, contempt or hatred. And these words could be explained in diverse ways, Mr. Khan argued. Dilating further on the comparatively developed minds of the people and their democratic attainments these days, the lawyer pushed through his defence stating that Sir Morris Gawyer an Indian Judge once remarked while trying a case that he would not punish a person unless there was actual prejudice done by the accused.

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Mr. Khan argued that the Political Parties Act of the regime legalized political activities excepting those of a Communist, He said the accused in his speech propagated the programme of the Awami League and that of the Six-Point, neither of which were illegal or declared as such in the eye of law. Mr. Zahiruddin, arguing on the facts of the case said that the whole proceeding against the accused was void ab initio. He explained that the same police officer and complained taken cognizance appointed the investigator and started the case. He had also deposed for the prosecution. He had done all this, as the evidence showed without even reading the alleged prejudicial speech. Mr. Zahiruddin regretted this and crisply added: Such omnipotence vests in God only. The lawyer contended that Sheikh Mujib had been prosecuted not for the reason that his speech was prejudicial. The whole purpose was to stop him from propagating the Six-Point Programme, he said. This could be evident, he added, form the fact that the case against him was started at an inordinately delayed time when the accused was moving throughout the Province propounding the same programme and that he was arrested and detained in such a time. Mr. Zahiruddin said that the speech of the accused criticised the ills of 18 years of maladministration that also included other regime besides the present one and as such the speech was inoffensive. He added that the questions of disparity raised by the accused were not new questions and that the hard facts of disparity were spoken upon in the National Assembly even by the Government stalwarts like Mr. A. H. M. S. Doha and Mr. Altaf Hussain but they had not been prosecuted. The lawyer cited the speeches of the Ministers on disparity as appeared in evidence in the case with particular reference to a statement by Government Party MNA. Mr. Mahtabuddin Sarkar on disparity in service which is as follows: In President’s Secretariat : West Pakistan 81 % East Pakistan 19% . In Defence Ministry: West Pakistan 91.9% East Pakistan 8.1%. In Industry Ministry: West Pakistan 74. 3% East Pakistan 25.7%. Home Ministry: West Pakistan 77.5% East Pakistan 22.55 %.

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Education Ministry: West Pakistan 72.7% East Pakistan. 27.3%. Information Ministry: West Pakistan 79.9% : East Pakistan 20.1%. Health Ministry: west Pakistan 81% East Pakistan 19% Agriculture Ministry: West Pakistan 79% East Pakistan 21% Law Ministry: West Pakistan 65% East Pakistan. 35%. The witness, who deposed to have found the above statement in the Press. Mr. Zahiruddin submitted also deposed that he could not affirm or deny that there was only one Secretary form this Wing in the Central Secretariat. Explaining discrepancies in the evidence of the witnesses, the lawyer said that they were all procured and tutored. He added the Government reporters did not sign on respective notes of the alleged prejudicial speech the Magistrate who attested it is an accused in a criminal case and the witnesses allegedly from among the public were proved Police touts. Mr. Zahiruddin quoted as many as eight parts of the speech and emphatically argued that the speech showed Sheikh Mujib as a patriot and not a rebel, as one who really wanted to strengthen Pakistan and not to disintegrate. Countering the charge of alleged prejudicial speech by the accused on the defence of East Pakistan as it was seen during the last September war, the lawyer said that even a person like Mr. Adul Hashem, a

trusted man of President Ayub

Khan had written about the "Precarious Condition" of this wing during the war. (The book, Integration of Pakistan is an exhibit to the court) The Judgment was reserved. (Arguments of the Public Prosecutor, Mr. Abdul Alim, will appear in our tomorrow’s issue) In P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- 30/10, DS/PL

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Around the courts Prosecution arguments in Mujib’s appeal By our Court Correspondent Arguing for the Government on Saturday before Mr. Kaisar Ali Additional Sessions Judge Dacca in order of his 15 months’ imprisonment for alleged prejudicial Speech at Paltan maidan on March 20, 1966. Mr. Abdul Alim, Public Prosecutor said that the charge against Sheikh Mujib under Section 41(6) of the DPR was akin to that of sedition under Section 124 A of the Penal Code and he explained the terms " disaffection" "hatred" and " contempt” the alleged prejudices done or likely to do by the Speech of the accused to the Government with reference to the interpretations by an Indian Judge. Mr. Strachey and as further profounded by the former Chief Justice of Dacca High Court. Mr. I. H. Chowdhury (Defence arguments were deported Sunday’s on issue of this paper). Accordingly, Mr. Alim argued "disaffection" would comprehend every possible bad feeling to the Government, hatred stood for aversion desiring to injure it, and "contempt" was an opinion here the object of criticism, here the Government was of vile, despicable or worthies character. Mr. Alim then contended that the case against Sheikh Mujib was a serious one for the speech was an all imputation against the Government, holding it responsible for all misfortunes suffered by the people and not a fair criticism of its measures and policies. Mr. Alim went on to say that Sheikh Mujib never accepted the present regime and he constantly tried to rouse the people against it by creating hatred amongst them against the Government and that the speech under reference contained that very spirit. He said the six-Point programme of the accused which had been accepted by no political party "not even by my friend Mr. Zahiruddin" (objection by the latter) created agitations here and there in the Province. PL, To, P.F, Sd/-DSPL, 1/11

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115 Application of Sheikh Abu Naser to meet his brother detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman before proceeding to Lahore accompanied by Advocate Quamruzzaman for legal consultation. Dacca, 2 November 1967 Cable: Jamal Trading Corporation IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS, INDENTORS. CONTRACTORS, GENERAL ORDER SUPPLIERS, HANDLING AGENTS & BRICK MANUFACTURERS Bankers: Muslim Commercial Bank Ltd. KHULNA. Commerce Bank Ltd. KHULNA. Head Office: CHATO BOYRA Jessore Road, KHULNA.

Branch Office: 92, ARAMBAG LANE MOTIJHEEL DACCA-2 Dated 2.11.1967

Ref. No. ... . To The Deputy Inspector Gen. of Police, I.B, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to inform you that my elder brother Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is at present a detenue under D.P.R. at Dacca Central Jail. I along with the advocate and some relatives of the detenue want to meet with him today in connection with his case in the Supreme Court. We will have to proceed to Lahore to meet with Mr. Brohi and Mr. Kasuri for consultation. So we will have to consult with my brother.

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I would therefore request you to kindly grant us special interview with my elder brother today or tomorrow. The following person will accompany with me:1)

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Advocate- M.N.A.

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Yours faithfully For Jamal Trading Corporation Sk. Abu Naser Managing Partner. 2.11.67

My present Address:-

677 Dhanmondi Residential area. Road No. 32, Dacca.

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Received at 11.35 A.M./P.M Words From : Inspr. Mr. Addresses/(if given) Nuruzzaman C.S.B To

: SSI/Through DS/PL. There is nothing on the record of Supreme Court to show that Mr.

Kamruzzaman MNA is now lawyer of Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Mr. Abdur Rob, Mr. Abdus Salam Khan Mr. Sirajul Islam were now lawyer of Sk. Mujibur Rahman in the High Court.

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Jamal Trading Corporation IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS, INDENTORS. CONTRACTORS, GENERAL ORDER SUPPLIERS. HANDLING AGENTS & BRICK MANUFACTURERS Bankers: Muslim Commercial Bank Ltd. KHULNA. Commerce Bank Ltd. KHULNA. Head Office: Dacca Adress: 677, Dhanmondi CHATO BOYRA Road No.32 Dacca-2 Jessore Road, Branch Office: KHULNA. 92, ARAMBAG LANE MOTIJHEEL DACCA-2 Ref. No. .... . To

The Deputy Inspector Gen. of Police, Special Branch, Dacca.

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Dear Sir, I beg to state that I have come from Khulna to Dacca in connection of my brother’s Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s case now pending before The Hon’ble Supreme Court and it is likely to be heard in the next session of supreme court at Dacca. To prepare documents and select counsel I am badly in need to consult Sheikh Mujib. As the date of regular interview falls at late hours, I seek a special interview with him to-day because I have a lot of work to do after consulting him. I applied to you before for special interview, but I am yet to get reply. I am his only brother, so I hope you will understand the emergency of meeting him. I like to accompany the following: 1) Fazilatunnessa - wife 2) Hasina Sheikh Daughter. 3) Sheikh Kamaluddin - Son 4) Sheikh Shahidul Islam Nephew 5) Sheikh Akram Hossain: Thanking you-

Yours truly Sk. Abu Naser 7.11.67.

Special Interview is allowed under order of D.I.G. to day. sd/- DS/PL, 7.11.67

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Prejudicial speech case

Conviction of Mujib upheld By Our Court Correspondent

The conviction of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by the Magistrate Court for a prejudicial Speech at Paltan Maidan on March 20 last year was upheld by the Additional Sessions Judge, Dacca, Mr. Kaisar Ali on Tuesday.

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The judgment was passed on an appeal by Sheikh Mujib against the sentence of 15 months’ imprisonment under the Defence of Pakistan Rules by Magistrate Mr. Afsar-uddin Ahmad who held the trial inside the Dacca Central Jail and passed the sentence there on April 27. The appeal was heard 10 days ago. The Judge, however, minimised the sentence to eight months’ imprisonment. This is one of the several prejudicial speech cases against the 48 year-old Awami League leader who is now detained under DPR for over one and a half years. In this case, as in other cases, the Sheikh had been accused of bringing or likely to bring into distention, hatred or contempt in the public eye the Government of Pakistan established by law, The speech under reference criticized the Government for disparity in prices, and industrial growth between the two wings of Pakistan, the weakness in the defence of East Pakistan and advocated a Peaceful struggle on the basis of the rest while 6-Point Programme, Mr. Kaisar Ali, the appellate Judge, stated that in the case the basic document for consideration was the speech itself. He said the magistrate after examining three reporters and a magistrate came to the conclusion: There cannot be any reason to disbelieve the short hand note of the speech” The judge said he ‘found no cause to disagree”. It is evident from the speech read as a whole with a liberal mind, the judgment said, that the Speaker freely criticised the Government, first, for continuing a policy of economic exploitation of East Pakistan; second, for neglecting the defence of this wing, thereby jeopardising its very existence in the end, he called upon the audience to build up an active resistance for change of the Government through a peaceful and democratic struggle on the basis of his 6-point programme the judgment added. "Now I have to examine” Mr. Ali said, "the possible, natural and ordinary consequences on the audience of the speech which was de-livered in highly emotional language interspersed by rhetoric and hyperbole.” Continuing the judgment said the meeting was attended by 15,000 people. It can very well be perused that the audience consisted mostly of East Pakistanis and they must have come from various walks of life, the larger section being uneducated politically ignorant and not with logical bend of mind. It may be further remember that the speech was delivered within a few month of the Indo-Pak conflict broke on September 6, 1965. A Sense of insecurity in the public mind was not altogether a thing of the past, the judgment added.

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Mujib’s conviction upheld DACCA, No. 8: The conviction of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by a Magistrate for making prejudicial speech was upheld here yesterday by the Additional Session Judge, Mr. Kaiser Ali. The court however, reduced the term of imprisonment from 15 months to eight, while passing judgment on Sheikh Mujib’s appeal against his conviction by the Magistrate. The Awami League leader, who is now under detention in the Dacca Jail, was tried for making a prejudicial public speech early last year at the Paltan Maidan. - APP. PL. P.F, Sd/-DSPL, 15/11



117 Special Branch authority inquiring about case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for speech delivered at Begumganj, Noakhali. Noakhali, 9 November 1967 Immediate Secret/Immediate S.I. FORM 6, 1963 MEMORANDUM FORM GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN HOME (POLITICAL) Department. SECTION-1. Branch. Memorandum No. 709- Poll/S(I), dated the 9th Nov. 1967. To : The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca. Subject : Prosecution of Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman for the speech delivered by him at Begumganj, Noakhali on 27-2-66. Reference : His Memo. No. 14938 dated 10.9.66. The undersigned is directed to request that this Department be informed about the present position of the case at an early date. Signature ... Sd/- 9.11.67. Designation ... Section Officer, Government of East Pakistan.

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118 Special Branch authority inquiring about case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for speech delivered at Mymensingh. Dacca, 9 November 1967 Secret/Immediate S.I FORM 6.1963 MEMORANDUM FORM GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN HOME. (POLITICAL) Department. SECTION-I Branch. Memorandum No. 710-Poll/s (I), dated the 9th Nov. 1967. To : The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Special Branch, East Pakistan, Dacca. Subject : Prosecution of Sk. Mujibur Rahman for the speech delivered at Mymensingh town on 11.3.66. Reference : This Deptt. Memo. No. 235/2- Poll/S(I) dated 21.4.66. ... The undersigned is directed to request that the latest position of the case may please be informed to this Department immediately.

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The case was fixed for hearing on 25.10.67 in the court of S.D.O. (S), Mymensingh. As the accused is facing trial of the cases against him in Dacca Court. The case could not be taking the next date is fixed on 25.11.67 for the accused.

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119 Report on progress of case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 10 November 1967 Azad dt. 10.11.67

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Cross-examination in Mujib’s case By our Court Correspondent Cross-examined in the case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on charge of sedition, Amir Hussain, reportedly a labour leader on Thursday admitted that he had also deposed in other cases against the former. He further admitted that he had also deposed in cases against former student leaders Shah Moazzam Hussain K.M. Obaidur Rahman and Sheikh Fazlul Huq alias Moni. He said he had not yet deposed in a case against another Awami Leaguer Mr. A. Momen. This sedition case against the accused was started under section 124-A of the PPC on a complaint by the then Superintendent of Police, Dacca, that the speech of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered at Paltan Maidan on March 29, 1964 brought or attempted to bring hatred, contempt or disaffection towards the Government. Mr. M. S. Khan Additional District Magistrate, Dacca tries the accused inside Dacca Central Jail. Cross-examined further, Mr. Amir Hussain said that he had filed two or three cases against his former landlord Mr. Nayeemuddin the court clerk of SDO, South, Dacca. He said one Nurjahan had filed a case against him, In reply to a question, he said that he had no definite place to live in now-adays. To another question, he replied that he had filed a petition with the Enemy Property Department for allotment of a house. He admitted that for his deposition in this case on the last occasion he did not receive any summons. He said he appeared before the court on just an information. Also cross-examined on the day were Syed Mannan Baksh now DIG of Police and complainant in the case and Mr. Emaduddin Ahmad Chowdhury, the then Additional S.P. Dacca City. Syed Mannan Baksh denied a defence suggestion that he being not in Pakistan at the time of the speech instituted the case against the accused at the instance of his superiors without applying his mind to it.

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Mr. Emaduddin Chowdhury who earlier deposed in respect of a disturbance in the Iqbal Hall on March 23 and of tense political situation in the province (on which the accused also dwelt in the speech) testified that 308 students were arrested from the Hall on that day strength of the police engaged at Iqbal Hall that day, The case was adjourned until November 17 for cross-examination of witnesses Mr. Matiur Rahman a Magistrate and Mr. Abdul Khaleq Khan DSP. Advocate Mr. Zahiruddin cross-examined the witnesses Messrs M.A. Rab, Mujibur Rahman, Abul Hussain, Shah Moazzem Hussain and Mohammadullah appeared in his assistance. Public Prosecutor Mr. Abdul Aleem appeared for the prosecution. Sd/- SPL, 11/11



120 Newspaper report on progress of leaflet throwing case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 12 others. Dacca, 12 November 1967 Pakistan Observer dt. 12.11.67

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55 adjournment of leaflet case By our Court Correspondent The four-year-old leaflet case against 12 persons including political 12 persons including ists was again adjourned on Saturday, this time for the 55th time. Mr. Afsar-ud Din Ahmed, Magistrate, 1st Class, Dacca ordered the adjournment till December 30. Instituted as early as January, 1964, the case charged the accused with indulging in prejudicial acts by publishing, during the communal disturbance that year, two leaflets one captioned: "Purba Pakistan rukhia darao" and the other: "Danga protirodh committir abedan." The Ramna Police charge sheeted them in April that year under the Press and Publication Ordinance, 1960. The following are the accused Hamidul Huq Chowdhury, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Ataur Rahman Khan, Mahmud Ali, Mahbubul Huq, Shah Azizur Rahman, Dr. Aleem-al Razee, Oli Ahad, K.M Obaidur Rahman, Tafazzal Hussain, Zahur Hussain Chowdhury and Ali Aksad. The complaint said that the accused opened an office at 33, Topkhana, Dacca, during the last communal frenzy and issued the allegedly offensive leaflets from there. Two of the accused, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Mr. K. M. Obaidur Rahman, are detained for long under the Defence of Pakistan Rules. On Saturday, they were not produced before the court. The court ordered the surety of Shah Azizur Rahman who was absent on Saturday to produce the accused on the next date. Once in early September the case was adjourned for examination of prosecution witnesses has however, been examined. on file, Sd/-DSPL, 13/11

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121 Haji M. R. Khondokar applied to visit detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Jail. Dacca, 16 November 1967 The D.I.G S.B. Dacca. Sir I beg to request you to allow me to pay respect to Shaikh Mujibur Rahman, who is my uncle, my family members will be also with me (Mrs. Khondker, Miss. Rehana Khandker (13) Master Tareq (10), Master. Khalil (7) & Master Nandon (6) Mr. Awlad (22). I am Inspector, Customs Lahore, have come to Dacca on leave. Since I am posted in west–Pak. there had been no chance to see for long 10 years. Yous obediently Sd/(Haji. M.R. KHONDKER M.A.) 6, Mymensingh lane Eskaton Dacca. Phone No. 54606

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122 Report on progress of case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 17 November 1967 Awaz dt. 17.11.67

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123 Report on progress of another case against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 20 November 1967 Sangbad dt. 20.11.67

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124 Fazilatun Nessa including family members met detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 20 November 1967 MRS. FAZILATUN NESSA

To

PLOT NO. 677 ROAD NO. 32 DHANMANDI RESIDENTIAL AREA DACCA-2 Dated : 20-11-1967

The Deputy Inspector Gen. of Police, 191 Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to state that the marriage of my first daughter Hasina Sheikh has been settled with and now I have to meet my husband to-day or tomorrow. The latest to take his permission to fix update and place of marriage. Under the above mentioned emergency situation, It is my very urgent need to meet Sheikh Mujibur Rahman within to-day or at least to-morrow. I hope that you would be kind enough to grant the interview calculating the emergent need treating the case as special one. I would like to accompany the following :1)

Sheikh kamaluddin

3)

Md. Mominul Huq

2) 4) 5)

Hasina Sheikh

Syeda Hossain

Sheikh Shahidul Islam

Thanking you. I have etc.

Fazilatunnessa. 20.11.67

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To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca.

Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security Prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4 P.M. on 20.11.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa. Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin Hasina Sk.

Sd/- 20.11

Md. Mominul Huq

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca.

Sayeda Hussain.

Memo. No. 16076/1(2) dated 20.11.67 Copy forwarded to i) Mrs, Fazilatun Nessa...of 677 Dhanmondi R/A, Rd. No. 32, Dacca-2, ii) The Asstt. Dir., Int., Bureau, Dacca

for

information. Sd/- 20.11

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. R.S.I

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Pl. depute an Inspr. to attend the family interview of Sk. Mujibar Rahman to-day at 4.p.m at D.C Jail as desired by D.I.G. Sd/- 20.11.67 Inspr. Majibur Rahman, will. Please attend. Sd/-D.S.L.R, 20/11/67

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Sir, I have the honour to report that I attended the interview between Security Prisoner Sk. Mujibor Rahman and his family members (5) at the Dacca Central Jail gate on 20.11.67 between 16.30 and 17.30 hrs.

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They did not indulge in any political discussion and their talks related to private affairs.

Y.O.S

Md. Mujibar Rahman Sk Inspector. S.B.E.P. Dacca. 21.11.67.

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125 One Shafiul Alam applied to visit detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 21 November 1967 21st November, 1967: To The Deputy -Inspector-General, Special Branch, Shantinagar. DACCA Dear Sir, I have the honour to state that I have fixed the tentative date of my marriage and I am to finalise the matrimonial ceremony for which I need the guidance from Mr. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who is my only guardian to advise me for the finalisation of my marriage. May I therefore pray and hope that you would be kind enough to allow me an interview with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the Dacca Central Jail on the date and time of your own choice and for this act of your kindness I shall be ever grateful to you. Yours faithfully, Sd/(SHAFIUL ALAM) C/o Hotel Ruchira, Lakhi Bazar, Dacca



Room No.6.

126 Detention of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman extended for further three months. Dacca, 21 November 1967 469-SB, 21.11.67 SI Abul Hashem

East Pakistan Form No. 45 TELEPHONE MESSAGE Handed in at

A.M/P.M. Date: 21.11.67

Received at 14.15 A.M/P.M Words From : S.S. City S.B. Dacca Addresses/(if given) : SS/I SB.E.P. Dacca.

To

Kindly let us know the decision of the review Board in respect of D.P.R detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman. The times of the present detention order will expire on 30.11.67.

End of Message, check back please. Sd/-

Telephone Operator. D.A, Pl. put up a draft telephone message on the light of review Board. Sd/- DS/PL, 22/11/67

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: The S.S. City S.B., Dacca.

Ref

: Your telephone message dt. 21.11.67 reg. the decisions of last Review Board in respect of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, now detained in the D.C Jail.

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It was decided in the last Review Board held on 22.9.67 that the detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman should continue in detention. Necessary action may kindly be taken in the matter accordingly under intimation to S.B. Sd/for S.S.I S.B. Dacca m/no. 16234 dt. 2411-67 606-48 PF Copy by post to the in confirmation., for S.S.I S.B. E.P. Dacca. Sd/-23.11 Telephone Sec. Pl. transmit the message today. Sd/-23/11/67 10.10 hrs Transmitted recd. by. S.I Abul Kasem, Sd/-23/11/67 Issue today, 23/11

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that subject to the provisions of clause (a) of this paragraph the said person shall continue to be detained in the Dacca Central Jail. Sd/-(M.K. ANWAR) DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DACCA DISTRICT.

− Secret/Immediate. PHONE : 45024. City Special Branch Dacca, the 25th November, 1967 No. /58-64 PF(Sec.) To The Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Prisons. Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca. Sub : Detention of Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Son of Lutfar Rahman under rule 32(1) of the Defence of Pakistan Rules, 1965. Detention order No. 882/C, dated 24.11.67 in respect of the above named D.P.R. detenue is forwarded herewith, in quadruplicate. You are requested to kindly serve the detention order on the prisoner concerned by delivering one copy of the same to him and return a receipted copy to the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca under intimation to Govt., S.B and this office. This disposed your No. 1985/Con dated 17.11.67 addressed to the Dy. Commissioner, Dacca. Sd/- M. Yunus Special Supdt. of Police, City Special Branch, Dacca.

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No. 8666/1(2) dated 25.11.67. Copy, with a copy of detention order, forwarded for information to:1.

Mr. M. Ismail, EPCS., Section Officer, Home (Special) Deptt., Govt. of East Pakistan, Dacca.

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Mr. S.A Khasru, PSP., Spl. Supdt. of Police, SB., Dacca. Sd/- 25.11.67

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D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Central Jail, Dacca.



127 Newly wedded daughter and son-in-law met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 24 November 1967 PLOT NO. 677 ROAD NO. 32 DHANMANDI RESIDENTIAL AREA D A C C A – 2 Dated 24.11.1967

MRS. FAZILATUN NESSA

To The Deputy Inspector Gen. of Police, Special Branch, Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dear Sir, I seek my regular interview with Mr. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 25.11.67 and like to accompany the following:1) Md. Mominul Huq

2) Dr. M. A. Wajed Mia 3) Sheikh Kamaluddin 4) Hasina Sheikh

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Son

I hope you would be kind enough to grant the same and intimate us accordingly.

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 24.11.1967. No. 16267 To D.I.-G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4 P.M. on 25.11.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa. Mr. Md. Mominul Huq. Dr. MA. Wajed Mia.

Sd/- 24.11

Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin.

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca.

Miss. Hasina Sk.

Memo. No. 16267/1 (2) dated 24/11/67 Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of. 677 Dhanmondi R/A, Rd. No. 32, Dacca-2 ii) The AD (I), Dacca for information. Sd/- 24.11

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. D.S. (PL).

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Sd/- 27.11.67

Inspr. SB. E.P. Dacca.

128 Begum Akhter Sulaiman applied to have an interview with detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 27 November 1967 The Home Secretary, Govt. of E.P., Dacca.

27th Nov. 1967

Dear Sir, I shall be in Dacca in connection with the observing of the death anniversary of my father, the late Mr. H.S. Suhrawardy31. I hope to reach Dacca on 1st December and will be there till about the 10th December. I shall be grateful if you will kindly allow me and my husband Mr. S.A. Sulaiman, to see Sk. Mujibur Rahman who is detained under the Defense of Pakistan Rules and is in Dacca Jail. Your reply may pl. be sent to me care of the Dacca Club, Dacca. Yours faithfully, Sd/- Begum, Akhter Sulaiman. − Home (Spl.) Deptt. D6s-31/66 Pl. Letter dt. 27.11.67 from Begum Akhter Sulaiman. This may be referred to the D.I.G., S.B. for favour of his views immediately as desired by the H.S. Sd/- 29.11.67.

31. Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy (8 September 1892 – 5 December 1963) – Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy was born into a prominent Bengali Muslim family at Medinipur, West Bengal. He obtained B.Sc. (Hons.) and BCL (Bachelor of Civil Law) Degree from Oxford University. Suhrawardy was a renowned politician and statesman from Bengal in the first half of the 20th century and served as the last Prime Minister of Bengal during the British rule. He was a celebrated public orator. Following the independence of Pakistan in 1947, he became a leading populist statesman of the then East Pakistan. He was the fifth Prime Minister of Pakistan. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, leaving the Muslim League he joined the newly formed Awami League in 1952. Suhrawardy was appointed Law Minister in 1953 in the cabinet of Prime Minister Mohammad Ali of Bogura. He was imprisoned by Ayub Khan Government. Died in Beirut, Lebanon 1963. He was the political mentor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

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Seen and returned with thanks. The usual procedure is to allow interview with relatives. Nawabjada Nasrullah Khan requested for a similar interview with Sk. Mujibur Rahman but that was not allowed. The same procedure may be adopted in this case too. Sd/- O/C 30.11.67

u/o No. 839 dt. 30.11.67

(A.M.MES BAHUDDIN) D.I.G., S.B. Phone No. 43025’ 44231/85.



129 Report on the reply of charge framed against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 30 November 1967 Awaz dt. 30.11.67

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130 Report on sedition charge framed against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman detained in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 1 December 1967 Sangbad dt. 1.12.67

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Rule issued against Mujib’s conviction By our High Court Correspondent

Mr. Justice A.S. Chowdhury of Dacca High Court issued rule on Monday asking the Deputy Commissioner, Dacca to Show cause to why the conviction and sentence passed against Sheikh Mujibur by the Additional Sessions Judge, Dacca, affirming the order of conviction with modification of sentence passed by Mr. Afsaruddin Ahmed Magistrate, First Class, Dacca; should not be set aside. Sheikh Mujibur was convicted for delivering a speech at the Paltan Maidan. His Lordship also granted ad-interim bail to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In an appeal the defendant submitted that his speech was a fair and honest criticism of the Government. Mr. Sirajul Huq assisted by Abul Hossain S.K. Abdul Hai. Mir Hossain Chowdhury; Nurul Alam and Bazlur Rahman Talukdar; appeared for the petitioner. To , P.F of the subject, Sd/-7/12



131 High Court issued rule nisi against upholding conviction in the appeal against Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Dacca, 6 December 1967 Dainik Pakistan dt. 6.12.67

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132 Fazilatun Nessa along with family members and relatives met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 7 December 1967 †dvb: 2561

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†eMg †kL, gywReyi ingvb 677, avbgÛx, †ivW -32, XvKv-2 7-12-67. To The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to inform you that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is at present a detenue under D.P.R. at Dacca Central Jail. The next date of interview with him falls on the 9th December, 1967. I would therefore request you to kindly grant us interview with him on that date. The following relatives of the detenue will accompany me:1) Hasina Sheikh

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daughter

of the detenue

2) Sheikh kamaluddin

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son

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brother in law

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brother

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3) Sheikh Akram Hossain : 4) Mr. Mominul Huq

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Thanking you, Your’s faithfully Last int. held on 25/11/67-P364

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 7.12.1967 No. 16787 To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 3. P.M. on 9.12.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa. 2. 3. 4.

5.

"

Hasina Sk.

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Sk. Akram Hossain

Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin "

Sk. Mominul Huq

Sd/- 7.12

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca. Memo. No. 16787/1 dated 7/12/67 Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677 Dhanmondi R/A, Rd.

No. 32, Dacca-2 ii) The Asstt. Director, Intelligence, Govt. of Pakistan, Dacca for information.

Sd/- 7.12

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133 Fazilatun Nessa along with family members met Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 12 December 1967 †dvb: 2561

†eMg †kL gywReyi ingvb 677, avbgÛx, †ivW-32, XvKv-2 12.12.1967. To The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to inform you that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is at

present a detenue under D.P.R at Dacca Central Jail. We are badly in

need of having a special interview with him today or tomorrow for consulting an urgent piece of business on account of family affair with

him (Regarding marriage ceremony). The date of which decided very soon.

I shall be obliged if you kindly grant us a special interview with him today or tomorrow.

The following relations of the detenue will accompany me:1) Shaikh Kamaluddin 2) Hasina Shaikh

son daughter

of the detenue " Thanking you, Your’s faithfully

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Confidential Immediate SPECIAL BRANCH, EAST PAKISTAN Rajarbagh, Dacca. Dacca, the 12.1967 No. ... . To D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 3 P.M. on 16.12.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa. 2.

Sd/-

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., East Pakistan, Dacca.

" Hasina Sk.

3. Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin.

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Memo. No.17004/1(2) dated 13/12/67 Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi R/A, Rd.

No. 32, Dacca-2, for information.

ii) The Asstt. Director, Intelligence, Govt, of Pakistan, Dacca. Sd/-

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B. East Pakistan, Dacca. 12.12

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Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 3 P.M. on 16.12.67 in presence of S.B. officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa 2. Mrs. Hasina Sk. 3. Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin. Sd/- 12.12

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., E.P. Dacca. ... Memo. No. 17004/1(2) dated 13/12/67. Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa of 677, Dhanmondi. R/A. Rd. No-32, Dacca-2 & ii) The AD (I), Dacca for information. Sd/- 12.12 O/C for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police,

S.B., E.P., Dacca. K/9/12/67. **500**



134 Detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman medically examined and medicated in Dacca Medical College Hospital. Dacca, 16 December 1967 Secret Immediate Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department. From : Mr. M. Ismail, E.P.C.S., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. To

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Rahman of Dacca Central Jail.

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It is requested that the Superintendent, Dacca Medical College Hospital may kindly be instructed to depute the Prof. of Medicine and also to arrange for X-Ray of chest and E.C.G. of the detenue as suggested by the Medical Officer of the Dacca Central Jail. Sd/- M. Ismail. Section Officer, Government of East Pakistan. No. 2292/1(4)-H.S. Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to the:1) 2) 3) 4)

Supdt., Dacca Medical College Hospital, Dacca. D.I.G., S.B., E.P., Dacaa. Inspr. Genl, of Prisons, E.P., Dacca. D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail. with reference to his Memo. No. 2154/Con, dated 15.12.67 Dacca, The 16th Dec., 1967 Sd/- 10.12.67 Section Officer Government of East Pakistan. − Copy of report made by Dr. S.M. Rab, Prof. of Medicine, Dacca Medical College Hospital in respect of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman on 20.12.67. ... "Examined D.P.R. Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. He complains of joint pain, anorexia, vomiting and pre-cordial pain. On examination – Has pain on knee and wrist. Abdomen-tend B.P. 130/85 Liver –Palpable. E.C.G.- Normal. Advised – medicine. To be reviewed after 10 days." Copy of minute made by the Medical Officer, Dacca Central Jail in respect of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman on 14.12.67. ... “Detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman complains of pre-cordial pain and general weakness. He may be examined by Prof. of Medicine, D.M.C.H. He was once

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minuted by the Prof. of Medicine, D.M.C for X-Ray chest and E.C.G. which may now be done"

− Secret Immediate GOVERNMENT OF EAST PAKISTAN HOME(SPECIAL) DEPARTMENT. No. 2346-HS/ Dated Dacca, the 26th December, 1967. From : Mr. M. Ismail, E.P.C.S., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. To

: The Director of Health Services, East Pakistan, Dacca. Enclosed herewith a copy of the report of the Professor of medicine Dacca

medical college in respect of detenue Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman. It is requested that the Superintendent of Dacca Medical College Hospital, Dacca may be directed to continue treatment of the detenue as suggested by the Professor of medicine, Dacca Medical College Hospital. Sd/- M. Ismail. Section Officer. No. 2346/1(5)-HS, Dated Dacca, the 26th Dec. 1967. Copy forwarded to the :(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

D.I.G. S.B. I. G. of Prisons. D. I.G of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail. Suptd. of Mitford Hospital, Dacca. Spl. S.P. city S.B. Dacca. Sd/-27.12.67 Section Officer. −

Secret/ Immediate By Spl. Messenger Government of East Pakistan Home (Special) Department. From : Mr. M. Ismail, E.P.C.S., Section Officer, Govt. of East Pakistan. To

: The Director of Health Services, East Pakistan.

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2368-H.S., dated Dacca, the 28th December, 1967.

Subject : Transport for taking the X-Ray Machine to Dacca Central Jail for X-Ray of Mr. Sk. Mojibur Rahman at Dacca Central Jail. Mr. M. A. Majid, Special Superintendent of Police (Security Control) Special Branch, East Pakistan (Telephone No. 81679) has been requested to make a truck available for the purpose at 10 A.M. on Saturday, the 30 th December, 1967. The Superintendent, Dacca Medical Collage Hospital may please be directed to contact the aforesaid officer for availability of a truck on the said date. Sd/- M. Ismail. Section Officer, Government of East Pakistan. No. 2368/1(3)- H.S. Copy forwarded to 1) Mr. M. A. Majid, Special Superintendent of Police (S.C.) S.B., E.P., Dacca, for information and necessary action. This has a reference to our telephonic talk to-day, the 28th instant. 2) D.I.G. of Prisons, Dacca Central Jail. 3) Supdt., Dacca Medical College Hospital, Dacca. Dacca, The 28th Dec., 1967.

Sd/-28.12.67

Section Officer, Government of East Pakistan.

To P.F. of Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/- DS/PL, 12/3/68

Discussed with S.S. He has already directed H.C. Mayna Mia for the transport.

H.C. Mayna Mia will pl. note. He will contact to X’ray in charge. Sd/- DS/PL, 31/12.

Seen. Sd/-30/12/67

−

Secret/Immediate No.17514/606-48PF dt. 30-12-67 To Mr. M. Ismail., E.P.C.S. S.O. Home (Spl.) Deptt. Dacca. Subject : Treatment of DPR detenue Sk. Mujibur Rahman. Ref : Home (Spl.) Deptt. memo No. 2346/1(5) H.S. dt. 26.12.67. & m/no. 2292/1(4) H.S. dt. 16.12.67

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Kindly Supply one copy of each of the reports on the heath of Mr.

Sk. Mujibur Rahman which were sent to the Director of Health Services East Pakistan, Dacca under the above quoted memos.

Sd/- 28.12 for D.I.G. S.B. E.P. Dacca.

―

135 Fazilatun Nessa and other family members visited Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 21 December 1967 †dvb: 2561

†kL gywReyi ingvb 677, avbgÛx, †ivW -32, XvKv-2 To The D.I.G. of Police S.B. Dacca. Sir, I beg to state my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a detenue under D.P.R. in the Dacca Central Jail. I want to meet him on Saturday the 23rd Dec 1967. I think you will be kind enough to grant me an interview which is due to me. The following person will accompany me:1) Sheikh Kamaluddin

:

2) Hasina Sheikh

:

4) Sheikh Fazlul Karim

:

3) Sheikh Akram Hossain : Akram Hossain

Pl. put up in file Sd/-21-12-67

son

daughter

of the detenue

brother-in-law Nephew

" " "

Thanking you, Your’s faithfully Fazilatun Nessa.

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Confidential/Immediate Special Branch, East Pakistan Rajarbagh, Dated, Dacca the 22/12/1967 No.17331/ To The Dy. Inspr. Genl.of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca. Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 4 P.M. on 23.12.67 in presence of S.B. officer. The party has been informed. 1. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa. 2. Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin. 3.

” Sk. Akram Hossain.

4.

” Sk. Fazlul Karim.

5. Mrs. Hasina Sk. Sd/- 22.12.67

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., E.P. Dacca. ... Memo. No. 17331/1(2) dated 22/12/67. Copy forwarded to i) Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa & ii) AD(1) Dacca for information. Sd/- 22.12.67

O/C for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca

Received one copy K/9/12/67. ***500**

D.S.PL

−

I attended the family interview of Sk. Mujibur Rahman at Dacca Central Jail on 23.12.67 along with one officer of intelligence Bureau, Dacca. During the course of interview they discussed matters relating to the marriage of their daughter Hasina Sk. his sickness and other family

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matters. For a short while the wife of the subject talked in low voice but when objected she stopped. Nothing Political was discussed during conversation. Informed SSI over phone. Sd/- 26.12.67 Inspr. SB EP. Dacca DA, Pl. put up in file. Sd/-DS/PL, 26/12



136 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman seriously ill in Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 22 December 1967 Sangbad dt. 22.12.67

cÖv‡`wkK cwil‡` we‡ivax`‡ji †bZv gv‡jK DwK‡ji wee„wZ

KvivMv‡i †kL gywRei ¸iæZi Amy¯’ (wbR¯^ evËv© cwi‡ekK)

wbwLj cvwK¯Ívb AvIqvgx jx‡Mi AvnevqK Rbve Kvgiæ¾vgvb Gg.Gb.G Ges c~e© cvwK¯Ívb cwil‡`i mw¤§wjZ we‡ivax`‡ji †bZv Rbve Ave`yj gv‡jK DwKj MZKvj (e„n¯úwZevi) Kviviæ× AvIqvgx jxM cÖavb †kL gywReyi ingv‡bi ¸iæZi Amy¯’Zvi msev` cÖKvk K‡ib Ges Awej‡¤^ Zuvnvi gyw³i e¨e¯’v Kivi Rb¨ miKv‡ii wbKU `vex Rvbvb| wee„wZ‡Z Zuvnviv e‡jb †h, cÖvq †`o ermiKvj GKUvbv Kviv hš¿bv †fv‡Mi d‡j †kL mv‡n‡ei ¯^v‡¯’i we‡kl AebwZ NwUqv‡Q| cÖm½Z: D‡jøL‡hvM¨, †kL gywRe‡K 1966 mv‡ji 8 B †g †`kiÿv wewae‡j †MÖdZvi Kiv nq| Zuvnviv AviI e‡jb †h, †kL mv‡ne Gÿ‡Y eûwea †iv‡M AvμvšÍ nBqv‡Qb Ges wZwb we‡klfv‡e M¨vmwUªK ü`‡ivM Ak© I †Pv‡Li e¨vwa‡Z fzwM‡Z‡Qb| Zuvnviv GB g‡g© ûwkqvwi D”PviY Kwiqv e‡jb †h, †kL mv‡n‡ei hw` †Kvb ANUb N‡U Z‡e Z¾b¨ †`kevmx miKvi‡KB `vqx Kwi‡e| To, P.F. to Sk. Mujibur Rahman, Sd/-DS/DL, 27/12

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− Morning news dt. 23.12.67

Plea to release Sheikh Mujib Convenor of Pakistan Awami League, Mr. Kamruzzaman, MNA and Leader of the Opposition in the East Pakistan Assembly Mr. Abdul Malek Ukil have urged upon the Government to release Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on health grounds reports PPA.

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In a Press statement here on Thursday night the two Awami League leaders said that Sheikh Saheb now in detention in Dacca Central Jail under DPR had been suffering from eye trouble, piles, heart disease, gastric pain etc. S.S.I may kindly see. May write to D.I.G. Prisons for a report on the present situation of

health of the detenue immediately.

Sd/-DS/PL 27.12

− Azad dt. 24.12.67

KvivMv‡i †kL gywR‡ei ¯^v‡¯’¨i AebwZ‡Z D‡ØM (óvd wi‡cvU©vi)

KvivMv‡i AvUK c~eŸ© cvwK¯Ívb AvIqvgx jx‡Mi mfvcwZ †kL gywRei ingv‡bi ¯^v‡¯’¨i AebwZ‡Z D‡ØM cÖKvk Kwiqv c~eŸ© cvwK¯Ívb AvIqvgxjx‡Mi fvicÖvß mvaviY m¤úvw`Kv wg‡mm Av‡gbv †eMg MZKj¨ kwbevi msev`c‡Î GK wee„wZ cÖ`vb Kwiqv‡Qb| Av‡gbv †eMg wee„wZ‡Z ¯^v‡¯’¨i AebwZi cwi‡cÖwÿ‡Z AvUK †bZvi gyw³ `vex K‡ib| To, P.F, DS/PL, Sd/-DS/PL, 28/12 Seen Sd/- Seen DS. J.I.C 16.1.68.

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− Weekly Janata dt. 24.12.67

KvivMv‡i †kL gywRe ¸iæZi Amy¯’ RbZvÕi cÖwZwbwa

KvivMv‡i AvUK AvIqvgx jxM †bZv †kL gwRei ingv‡bi ¸iæZi Amy¯’Zvi msev` cÖKvk Kwiqv cvwK¯Ívb AvIqvgx jx‡Mi AvnevqK Rbve KvgiæRvb Gg,Gb,G, Ges c~e© cvwK¯Ívb cwil` mw¤§wjZ we‡ivax`‡ji †bZv Rbve Ave`yj gv‡jK DwKj GK wee„wZ w`qv‡Qb| wee„wZ‡Z †bZ…Øq Awej‡¤^ Zuvnvi gyw³i e¨e¯’v Kivi Rb¨ miKv‡ii wbKU `vex Rvbvb| wee„wZ‡Z Zuvnviv e‡jb †h, cÖvq †`o ermiKvj GKUvbv Kviv hš¿Yv †fv‡Mi d‡j †kL mv‡n‡ei ¯^v‡¯’¨i we‡kl AebwZ NwUqv‡Q| cÖm½Zt D‡jøL‡hvM¨, †kL gywRe‡K 1966 mv‡j 8B †g †`kiÿv wewae‡j †MÖdZvi Kiv nq|

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Zuvnviv AviI e‡jb †h, †kL mv‡ne Gÿ‡Y eûw`b †iv‡M AvμvšÍ nBqv‡Qb Ges wZwb we‡klfv‡e M¨vmwUªK, ü`‡ivM, Ak© I †Pv‡Li e¨vwa‡Z fzwM‡Z‡Qb| Zvnviv GB g‡g© ûuwkqvwi D”PviY Kwiqv e‡jb †h, †kL mv‡n‡ei hw` †Kvb ANUb N‡U Z‡e Z¾b¨ †`kevmx miKvi‡KB `vqx Kwi‡e| P.F, Sd/-DS/PL, 5/1



137 Fazilatun Nessa along with son-in-law and others met sick detenue Sheikh Mujibur Rahman inside Dacca Central Jail. Dacca, 26 December 1967

†dvb: 2561 †eMg †kL, gywReyi ingvb 677, avbgÛx, †ivW -32, XvKv-2 26.12.67. To The Dy. Inspector General of Police, Special Branch, Dacca. Dear Sir, I beg to inform you that my husband Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is at present a detenue under D.P.R. at Dacca Central Jail. During our last interview with him, we found him sick and very weak. So we are in much mental anxiety due to his illness. In the meantime, my son in law has come from Rawalpindi to meet with him and he will again go there on the 28th of this month. So we are badly in need of a having a special interview with my husband on 27.12.67. I shall be obliged if you kindly grant us a special interview with him on the said date. The following relations of the detenue will accompany me:1) Dr. Wazed Mia

:

son in law

of the detenue

2) Mrs. Hasina Sheikh

:

daughter

3) Sheikh Kamaluddin

:

son

”

4) Sheikh Akram Hosain

:

brother in law

”

Thanking you, Your’s faithfully DA, Pl. put up in file Sd/-DS/PL, 26/12

Fazilatunnessa.

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− Confidential/Immediate Spl. interview

Special Branch, East Pakistan, Rajarbagh, Dated, Dacca the 27/12/1967 No. 17424/ To The Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Prisons, Dacca Division, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca.

559

560

Kindly allow the following persons to have an interview with security prisoner Mr. Sk. Mujibur Rahman at 3 P.M on 27.12.67 in presence of S.B. Officer. The party has been informed. Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa Dr. Wazed Miah Mrs. Hasina SK. Mr. Sk. Kamaluddin. Mr. Sk. Akram Hossain. Sd/- 27.12

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., E.P. Dacca. ... Memo. No. 17424/1(2) dated 27/12/67. Copy forwarded to Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa & AD (1) Dacca for information. Sd/- 27.12

O/C

K/9/12/67. **500**

for Dy. Inspr. Genl. of Police, S.B., E.P., Dacca.

− File No. ... Rf. Interview with Sk. Mujibur Rahman (Sr. Prisoner) I attended the interview of the family members of Sk. Mujibur Rahman in the Dacca Central Jail on 27.12.67. It was a family interview. His son, wife, daughter and son-in-law (Dr. Wazed Mia of Atomic Energy Commission Dacca) attended the interview. He talked about his family affair and advised his son and son-in-law to look after the family. He also asked his son to let out his house and shift to a house of cheaper rent. Nothing objectionable were discussed. Sd/- 28.12.67 (M. Hussain)



Inspr./SB

138 K. A. Tirmiji, General Secretary Karachi Awami League appealed to the Government for release of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on sickness ground. Dacca, 29 December 1967 Sangbad dt. 29.12.69

†kL gywR‡ei ¯^v‡¯’¨i AebwZ‡Z D‡ØM cÖKvk KivPx AvIqvgx jxM m¤úv`‡Ki wee„wZ (wbR¯^ evZ©v cwi‡ekK)

KivPx cÖv‡`wkK AvIqvgx jxM m¤úv`K Rbve †K,G, wZiwgRx MZKvj (e„n¯úwZevi) XvKvq cÖ`Ë GK wee„wZ‡Z eZ©gv‡b XvKv †m›Uªvj †R‡j AvUK c~e© cvwK¯Ívb AvIqvgx jx‡Mi mfvcwZ †kL gywRei ingv‡bi fMœ ¯^v‡¯’¨i Rb¨ D‡ØM cÖKvk K‡ib| †kL gywRe eZ©gv‡b †R‡j Ak©, A‡š¿i †ivM, †Pv‡Li AmyL, ü`‡ivM I mœvqy †iv‡M fzwM‡Z‡Qb ewjqv Rvbv hvq| Zuvnvi eZ©gvb Ae¯’v LyeB ¸iæZi nIqvi Rbve wZiwgRx Awej‡¤^ Zvnv‡K gyw³ `v‡bi Rb¨ miKv‡ii wbKU Aby‡iva Rvbvb| Rbve wZiwgRx MZKvj KivPx nB‡Z XvKv AvMgb K‡ib| wZwb AvIqvgx jx‡Mi msMVb Dcj‡ÿ XvKv AvMgb Kwiqv‡Qb| Rbve g‡qR DÏx‡bi wee„wZ XvKv †Rjv AvIqvgx jx‡Mi mn-mfvcwZ I Kgjvcyi BDwbqb KwgwUi †Pqvig¨vb Rbve g‡qR DÏxb GW‡fv‡KUI GK wee„wZ‡Z †kL gywR‡ei eZ©gvb ¯^v‡¯’¨i AebwZ‡Z D‡ØM cÖKvk K‡ib| wZwb Awej‡¤^ †kL gywRe‡K gyw³ `v‡bi Av‡e`b Rvbvb| P.F. Sd/-DS/PL, 4/1/68

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1967, mvg‡bi mvwi‡Z emv, evg †_‡K Z…Zxq: †kL gywReyi ingv‡bi †R¨ô Kb¨v †kL nvwmbv mncvVx‡`i m‡½| 1967, Front row sitting, third from left: Sheikh Hasina, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s eldest daughter with her classmates.

566

b‡f¤^i 1967 PUªMÖvg ivB‡djm K¬ve: †kL gywReyi ingv‡bi †R¨ô Kb¨v †kL nvwmbv I cigvby weÁvbx W. Gg G Iqv‡R` wgqvi weev‡nvËi msea©bv Abyôvb| November 1967 Chittagong Rifles Club: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s eldest daughter Sheikh Hasina and nuclear scientist Dr. M A Wazed Miah’s postnuptial reception ceremony.

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b‡f¤^i 1967 PUªMÖvg ivB‡djm K¬ve: †kL gywReyi ingv‡bi †R¨ô Kb¨v †kL nvwmbv I cigvby weÁvbx W. Gg G Iqv‡R` wgqvi weev‡nvËi msea©bv Abyôvb| November 1967 Chittagong Rifles Club: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s eldest daughter Sheikh Hasina and nuclear scientist Dr M A Wazed Miah’s postnuptial reception ceremony.

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22 January 1967 The Azad: Instead of criticizing 6-Point movement, give leadership to it. − Awami League’s call to other opposition parties.

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16 February 1967 The Azad: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and other political prisoners’ release demanded. 6-Point Demand Day observed throughout East Pakistan.

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26 July 1967 The Azad: Hearing of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s detention case begins in High Court.

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22 September 1967 Mymensingh: Awami League extended meeting held in support of 6-Points.

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26 October 1967 The Azad: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s release demanded by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.

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27 October 1967 The Azad: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a national leader having sacrifices for the country. He should not be called a secessionist for his political and economic thoughts. ‒ Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.

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22 December 1967 The Azad: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s immediate release demanded by Awami League leaders and members of Parliament.

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Date

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1.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

9.1.1967

46

2.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

14.1.1967

50

3.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

23.1.1967

75

4.

Paper clipping, Awaz

29.1.1967

89

5.

Paper clipping, Awaz

4.2.1967

90

6.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

5.2.1967

93

7.

Paper clipping, Azad

5.2.1967

95

8.

Paper clipping, Janata Weekly

12.2.1967

98

9.

Paper clipping, Awaz

19.3.1967

99

10.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

19.3.1967

100

11.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

20.3.1967

101

12.

Paper clipping, Morning News

9.4.1967

103

13.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

9.4.1967

108

14.

Paper clipping, Janata

16.4.1967

110

15.

Paper clipping, Hindusthan Standard

23.4.1967

112

16.

Paper clipping, Ananda Bazar

23.4.1967

113

17.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

25.4.1967

114

18.

Application of Asiya Begum (Sister of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman) to DIG, IB, Dacca

31.1.1967

116

19.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

4.2.1967

117

20.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG Prisons, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca

7.2.1967

119

21.

Paper clipping, Morning News

5.2.1967

145

576

22.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

20.2.1967

184

23.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

23.2.1967

187

24.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

28.2.1967

188

25.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

14.4.1967

189

26.

Paper clipping, Azad

4.3.1967

201

27.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

15.3.1967

202

28.

Paper clipping, Morning News

18.3.1967

203

29.

Paper clipping, Dainik Pakistan

18.3.1967

204

30.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

20.3.1967

205

31.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

11.3.1967

208

32.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

17.3.1967

212

33.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

20.3.1967

214

34.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

20.3.1967

215

35.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

29.3.1967

218

36.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

29.3.1967

221

37.

Medical Certificate of Sheikh Lutfor Rahman

4.4.1967

225

38.

Application of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to DIG, SB, East Pakistan

4.4.1967

227

39.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

11.4.1967

229

40.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, IB, Dacca

25.4.1967

233

41.

Paper clipping, Dainik Pakistan

28.4.1967

235

42.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

28.4.1967

239

43.

Paper clipping, Morning News

28.4.1967

242

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Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG Prisons, Dacca Central Jail, Dacca

3.5.1967

248

45.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

13.5.1967

257

46.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

21.5.1967

261

47.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Times

22.5.1967

262

48.

Paper clipping, Awaz

28.5.1967

263

49.

Paper clipping, Awaz

30.5.1967

264

50.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

30.5.1967

265

51.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

29.5.1967

282

52.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Times

30.5.1967

283

53.

Application of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to DIG, SB, East Pakistan

2.6.1967

285

54.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

3.6.1967

289

55.

Paper clipping, Awaz

18.6.1967

298

56.

Paper clipping, Awaz

18.6.1967

300

57.

Paper clipping, Azad

18.6.1967

302

58.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Times

18.6.1967

303

59.

Paper clipping, Dainik Pakistan

18.6.1967

304

60.

Paper clipping, Dawn

19.6.1967

305

61.

Paper clipping, Awaz

22.6.1967

306

62.

Paper clipping, Azad

24.6.1967

308

63.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

27.6.1967

310

64.

Application of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to DIG, SB, East Pakistan

21.6.1967

311

65.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

22.6.1967

314

66.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

27.6.1967

317

67.

Paper clipping, Azad

27.6.1967

319

68.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

28.6.1967

321

578

69.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

5.7.1967

322

70.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

10.7.1967

338

71.

Paper clipping, Awaz

16.7.1967

344

72.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

19.7.1967

350

73.

Paper clipping, Awaz

23.7.1967

357

74.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

25.7.1967

362

75.

Paper clipping, Dainik Pakistan

26.7.1967

370

76.

Paper clipping, Azad

26.7.1967

372

77.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

26.7.1967

375

78.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

26.7.1967

378

79.

Paper clipping, Azad

27.7.1967

380

80.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

27.7.1967

382

81.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

28.7.1967

389

82.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

28.7.1967

390

83.

Paper clipping, Azad

29.7.1967

391

84.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

29.7.1967

393

85.

Paper clipping, Azad

30.7.1967

394

86.

Paper clipping, Azad

1.8.1967

395

87.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

2.8.1967

397

88.

Paper clipping, Morning News

2.8.1967

398

89.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

2.8.1967

399

90.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

3.8.1967

403

91.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

10.8.1967

406

92.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

10.8.1967

411

93.

Paper clipping, Azad

10.8.1967

414

94.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

11.8.1967

416

95.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

11.8.1967

417

96.

Paper clipping, Awaz

11.8.1967

418

579

Image List

97.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

15.8.1967

420

98.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

29.8.1967

427

99.

Application of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to DIG, SB, East Pakistan

12.9.1967

450

100.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

14.9.1967

455

101.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

29.9.1967

458

102.

Paper clipping, Weekly Pak. Samachar

29.9.1967

460

103.

Application of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to DIG, SB, East Pakistan

2.10.1967

462

104.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

13.10.1967

464

105.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

17.10.1967

469

106.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

17.10.1967

471

107.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

18.10.1967

472

108.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

18.10.1967

474

109.

Paper clipping, Azad

26.10.1967

478

110.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

26.10.1967

479

111.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

26.10.1967

482

112.

Application of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to DIG, SB, East Pakistan

26.10.1967

483

113.

Paper clipping, Azad

29.10.1967

485

114.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

29.10.1967

489

115.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

30.10.1967

491

116.

Paper clipping, Azad

8.11.1967

498

117.

Paper clipping, Awaz

8.11.1967

500

118.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

9.11.1967

503

119.

Paper clipping, Dawn

9.11.1967

504

120.

Paper clipping, Azad

10.11.1967

508

580

121.

Paper clipping, Awaz

10.11.1967

510

122.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

10.11.1967

511

123.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

10.11.1967

513

124.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

12.11.1967

515

125.

Paper clipping, Dainik Pakistan

13.11.1967

516

126.

Paper clipping, Awaz

17.11.1967

519

127.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

20.11.1967

520

128.

Paper clipping, Paigam

20.11.1967

521

129.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

20.11.1967

523

130.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

24.11.1967

531

131.

Paper clipping, Awaz

30.11.1967

536

132.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

1.12.1967

537

133.

Paper clipping, Pakistan Observer

5.12.1967

538

134.

Paper clipping, Dainik Pakistan

6.12.1967

539

135.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

7.12.1967

541

136.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

12.12.1967

544

137.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

21.12.1967

551

138.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

22.12.1967

554

139.

Paper clipping, Morning News

23.12.1967

555

140.

Paper clipping, Azad

24.12.1967

556

141.

Paper clipping, Weekly Janata

24.12.1967

557

142.

Application of Fazilatun Nessa to DIG, SB, Dacca

26.12.1967

559

143.

Paper clipping, Sangbad

29.12.1967

562

Correction

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n‡e| 2.

Mr. Luthfor Rahman/Sk. Lutfur Rahman/Lutfar Rahman/Sheikh Lutfar Rahman (eB‡qi wewfbœ c„ôvq Giƒc evbvb i‡q‡Q) Gi cwie‡Z© Sheikh Lutfor Rahman

n‡e| 3.

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4.

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5.

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6.

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(Heading No. 104, Page No. 454,456,457,459)

Glossary 1. Eid

: Islamic festival (Page-213,215)

2. Hazat

: Temporary detention cell (Page-6)

3. Long hand note

: A running hand note written by a government official during deliberation of political leader’s speech who generally indulge in making objectionable speeches. (Page-72,73,105,198,199,470)

4. Milad Mahfil

: Islamic collective prayer usually observed on the occasions of death anniversary, birth, marriage, opening new business etc. (Page-201)

5. Munajat

: Islamic way of raising hands in supplication to God for fulfillment of desires. (Page-202)

6. Peshker

: Court Clerk (Page-168)

7. Poonch

: A town and the administrative headquarters of Poonch district in the division of Jammu and Kashmir, India. (Page-48)

8. Rickshaw

: Three wheeled manual cycle with chair like body and a collapsible hood (Page- 178)

9. Sadar

: Main town or office of a district. (Page-4,5,7,8,11,30,33, 38,84,85,126,172,294)

10. Sangram

: Struggle (Page-17,237)

11. Tadbir

: Task

of

managing

something

on

behalf

of

someone.(Page-333) 12. Takid

: Reminder (Page-4-8,11,41,44,52,62,63,83,197,206,294,353 -355)

13. Thana

: Police Station (Page- 106,260,473)

14. Tola

: Unit of weight equivalent to 11.6 grams (Page-105)

INDEX

Index

A Awj Avnv`- 515 Av Av‡gbv †eMg- 88,265,555 AvBqye Lvb- 92,97,373 Avdmvi DwÏb Avng`/AvdmviDwÏb Avng`/Avdmvi DwÏb- 235,264,318, 394,460,484,497,499,539

Ave`yi ie- 417,418 Ave`yj gv‡jK- 553,556 Ave`yj Lv‡jK- 91,96,508,509,518 Ave`yj mvjvg Lvb/Ave`ym mvjvg Lvb/Ave`ym mvjg Lvb/G, mvjvg Lvb- 91,96,109, 263,316,318,369 372,374,379, 390,405,413,484, 535,537 Ave`yj nvwKg- 316,317,369,372,373, 379,391,395,405,413,469,472

Ave`yj Rwjj- 469,472 Aveyj †nv‡mb- 88,91,69,99,101,188, 297,306,510,535,537

Aveyj Kvjvg AvRv`- 232 Avgxi †nv‡mb- 497,507,509 Avidvb wmwÏKx- 518 Avinvg wmwÏKx- 520 Avmiviæj †nv‡mb- 372,380,391, 405,413 Avwgbyj nK- 316,318,372,374, 380,413,469,472 AvZvDi ingvb Lvb- 394,460,515 B B,G, †PŠayix- 263,511 B‡ËdvK- 394,460 G G †gv‡gb- 507 G †mvenvb †PŠayix- 539 G, Avi, K‡b©wjqvm- 374 G, Gg, mv‡qg- 374,405 G¨W‡fv‡KU Ave`yj Avwjg/Ave`yj Avwjg/ Ave`yj Avjxg- 469,485, 510,511 Gg, Avi, Lvb- 374,405 Gg, G, ie- 91,101,316,318,372, 374,405,413,469,508

585

Gg, Gm, †Rvnv †PŠayix/ Gm, Gm †Rvnv †PŠayix/ Gg, Gm, †`vnv - 91,96, 99,101,316,405 Gg`v` DwÏb Avng` †PŠayix/Ggv`ywÏb †PŠayix- 508,509 Gj, G, ingvb- 374 Gm,wW, Avng`- 374 Gm,Gg, AveŸvm- 380 K †K, Gg, Ievq`yi ingvb- 509 †K,G, wZiwgRx- 561 L †Lv›`Kvi †gvkZvK Avng`- 343 M MvRx †Mvjvg †gv¯Ívdv- 263 R Rûi Avn‡g` †PŠayix- 204 Rwgi DwÏb- 88 Rwni DwÏb- 88,99,472,518 Z †Zvdv¾j †nv‡mb/Zdv¾j †nv‡mb-394, 516 b bIqveRv`v bmiæjøvn- 369,372,379 e ev‡Ki- 316,317,369,372,373,379, 391,395,405,413

g †gmevnDwÏb Avng`- 109 †gvnv¤§` †gvwgb- 469 †gvnv¤§` †nv‡mb- 263,468 †gvnv¤§‡ÏŠjøvn †PŠayix/†gvnv¤§` Djøvn/ gvngy`yjøv/†gvnv¤§` Djøv- 88,99,101, 188,469,472,518,520,535,537

†gvt BqvKze Avjx- 374 gwkDi ingvb- 263 g‡qR DÏxb- 561 gwZDi ingvb/gwZqi ingvb- 307,518, 520 k †kL AvKivg †nv‡mb/AvKivg †nv‡mb-316, 317

586

†kL dRjyj nK gwb- 507,509 †kL jyrdi ingvb- 220 kÖx ˆk‡jm P›`ª `vm- 277 kÖx AwgZ Kzgvi emy- 123 kÖx weavb K…ò †mb- 204 kÖxAvd‡ZiywÏb- 113 kvn †gvqv‡¾g †nv‡mb- 297,507-510 kvn AvwRRyi ingvb-203,460,515, 535,537 m mvjvnDwÏb Avng`- 405 ˆmq` bRiæj Bmjvg- 469,472 ˆmq` gvbœvb eLk- 508,509 ... A A Khaleque- 79,103,144,150,161 A. Islam Chowdhury- 287 A. K. M. Nurul Islam Khan- 265,367 A. KAMAL- 64 A. Khaleque Khan- 159,164,167,168, 241 A. L. Jami- 496 A. M. Mesbahuddin- 9,29,70,81,138, 155,176,196,199,269,400,445 A. M. Sarker- 80 A. Mannan- 25,333 A. Rajjak- 415 A. Sabhan Molla- 271 A. Wadud- 33-36,40 A. Zafar- 84 A.A. Khan- 142 A.K. Fazlul Huq- 407 A.K. M. N. I. Khan- 357 A.K.M. M. Islam- 496 A.M. Mesbahuddin- 9,29,70,81,138, 155,176,196,199,269,400,445 A.S. Chowdhury- 538 Abdul Aleem/Abdul Alim/A. Alim28,167,177,281,488, 490,513 Abdul Hakim/ A. Hakim- 71,74,198, 256,309, 316,325,326,376,381, 388, 392,396,397, 407,408,470 Abdul Hye Chowdhury- 160,161 Abdul Malek- 292,442,553 Abdul Momen- 415,431,434-436 Ak Md. Abdullah - 316 Abdur Rab/Abdur Rob- 103,284,310, 449,461,494

Abdur Razzak /Abdur Razzaq- 176, 473 Abdus Salam Khan/A Salam Khan/ A. Salam Khan - 69,70,102-104,144, 150-155,238,241,281,284,286,287, 325,345,346,376,381,387,388,397, 486,494

Abdus Sattar/Abdus Satter- 176,415, 473 Abu Hussain Sarkar- 154 Abul Kalam Azad- 231,232 Abul Kasem/Abul Quasem- 407,442, 527 Afsar uddin Ahmed/Afseruddin Ahmed /Afsar-ud-Din/Afsarud-Din Ahmad27,104,114,144,236, 260,309,486

Ahmadul Kabir- 441 Ahmed Reza- 128 Ali Aksad/Ali Akshad- 124,128,514 Ali Khan- 388 Alima Sarowar- 479,480 Alpha Insurance Co. Ltd./Alpha Insurance Co- 272,365,447,448 Altaf Hussain- 487 Amena Begum/Amena Begam- 25, 26,155,452 Aminul Huq- 377,389,468 Amir Hossain/Amir Husaain- 178,415 Ananda Bazar- 113 Anwar Choudhuri - 25 Arzoo Begum- 289,290 Asgar Ali Molla- 76 Asiya Begum/Asia Begum/Ashia Begum- 115, 117,118,120,121,146, 182,313, 315,316,475,476 Asrarul Hossain/Asrarul Husain/Asrarul Hussain- 378, 388,392,397 Ataur Rahman Khan/Ataur Rahman124,127,128,328,364,441,514

Awaz- 88,90,99,263,264,297,299, 305, 343,356,418,499,509,517, 534 Azad- 94,201,231,232,301,307,317, 371, 379,391,394,395,412,477, 448,497,507, 555 Azizuddin Ahmed- 159,161-165,167 Abdul Mannan/A. Mannan- 8,25,56, 333 A. Ahmed- 15,18,20,23,124,126-129, 136,251

Index

B B. Ahmed- 29,138,154,366,466 B.A. Siddiky- 329 B.B. Biswas- 6 Bal Gangadhar Tilak- 102 Bazlur Rahman Talukdar- 538 Begum Akhter Sulaiman- 533 Brohi- 28,492 C Capt. Mansur Ali- 155 D Dacca Central Jail/D. C Jail- 4,10,13, 14,15,20,24,45,47,49,51,67,68,69, 47,70,76,77,88,100,104,111,114, 115,117,118,120,121,130-133,137, 139,140,145,146,150-154,156,157, 175,181-183,185, 207,209,210,212214,216,217,219,220,224,227,228, 230-232, 234, 247,248, 250,252254,257-260,265-272,274-276,280, 282-285,310,312,313,315,320-327, 329,332,335,339,340,345-349,351, 359-361,363,368,383-386,402,404, 415,419,421,422,428,429,431,433, 435, 437,451-454,456-459,462-465, 470,473-478,480,492,495,496,501, 512,524,525,527,528,530,532,533, 540,542,543,545-550,552,553,555, 558-560

Dacca Medical College Hospital- 130 -132,267,287,288,546-549 Dainik Pakistan /Dainik Pak- 203, 235,303,369,515,539 Dawn- 305,504 Dr Wazed Mia- 558,560 Dr. Alim-Al- Razi/Dr. Alimul Razi/ Alimul Razi- 124,126,127, 129 Dr. Rab/Dr. Rob- 132,134 Dr. Sukarno- 340 Dr. T.H. Khan- 131,132,134 E Emaduddin Ahmad Chowdhury/E.A. Chowdhury- 281,512 F Farid Ahmed- 441 Farida Sheikh/Farida Sk./Farida- 117, 183,185,207,209,211, 213,215,217,

587

219,229,230.233,234, 247,248,258, 322,323,349,361,363, 402,404, 419, 421,427

Fatema Begam/Fatima Begum- 75,76, 313,475 Fazilatun Nessa/Fazilatunnessa/ Begum Fazilatunnessa/Mrs. Fazilatunnessa/ Mrs. Fazilatun Nessa/Fazilatunnessa45-47,50, 51,74-76,115,117-121,146, 182,183,185, 207,209,211,213,215217,219,226, 229-230,234,246,247, 258,273,289,290,314,315,320- 323, 337,339,349,351,360,361,363,402, 404,419,421,426-429,452-454,456, 457,459, 461,463-465,474-476, 479482, 493,495,496,522, 524,530,532, 540,542,543,545,546,550,552,556, 558, 560

Fazlul Quader Choudhury- 442 Feroza Begum/Feroza- 146,182,448 Field Marshal Md. Ayub Khan/ Marshal Md. Ayub Khan- 330, 377 G Golam Mostafa/Mustafa- 25,26 Golam Jilani- 381,382,396 H Hamidul Haque Chowdhury/Hamidul Hoque Choudhury/ Hamidul Haq Choudhuri - 125,128,129 Hasina Sheikh/Hasina Shaikh/Hasina Sk./Hasina Begum/Miss. Hasina Begom/miss Hasina- 46,47,50,51, 117,119,121,183,185,207,209,211, 213,215,217,219,226,229,230,233, 234,247,248,258,272,289,290,313, 315,322,323,337,339,349, 351,361, 363,402,404,419,421, 426-429,447, 454,465,428,454,456, 464,465,479, 480,493,495,496,522,524,530,532, 540,542,543,545,546,550,552,558, 560

Helenara Rashida- 457 Hurun-nessa- 454 I I. H. Chowdhury- 490

588

Illias Ahmed Choudhury/Ilias Ahmed Chowdhury- 119,121,146,182, 475,476 Iqbal Hall- 281,513 J J.A. Chaudhury- 11 Jagannath college- 447 Jahid uddin- 25 Jahur Hossain Chowdhury- 124 Jalaluddin- 43 Jamal Trading Corporation- 492-494 Janata Weekly- 96 Julfiqur Ali Bhutta- 328 Justice A.K.M. Baquer/Justice Baquer256,309,325,326,376,381,388,396, 397,407-409

Justice Abdul Hakim- 256,309,376, 381,388,392,396,397,407,408 Justice Abdulla- 376,381,388,392, 397,408,409 K K. Nuruzzaman- 293 K.A. Halim- 140,141 K.A. Islam- 400,401,446,505 K.M. Obaidur Rahman- 123,124,126129,415,512,514 Kabiruddin Ahmed Khundkar- 243, 244 Kaiser Ali- 444,504 Kamini Kanta Dey- 276 Kamruzzaman- 494,554 Kasuri- 492 KG. Mohiuddin- 275,442,443 Kh. Mahbubul Zaman- 25 Khalil Ahmed Tilmiji- 25 Khandakar Mostaque Ahmed/ Khundkar Mustaque Ahmed- 243, 244,435

Khondkar B. Ahmed- 466 L M M. A. Ali- 366 M. A. Aziz- 25,58,59,61,62-65 M. A. Husain/ M.A. Hossain- 25,148, 190,218,251 M. A. Majid- 549

M. A. Rab/M. A. Rob- 107,238,286, 312,313, 333,347,348,377,451,513, M. A. Razzaque- 25 M. Ahmed- 9,10,86,148,196,446, M. H. Ali- 66,67 M. Habibur Rahman/M. H. Rahman260,265,293,295 M. Hussain- 459,560 M. Ismail- 529,546,548,549 M. K. Anwar- 77,140,243,278, 330,437,528 M. Mohsin- 10 M. N. Huda- 10,71,82,154,165,167, 176,197,200,400,401 M. R. Khan- 102,157 M. S. Khan- 85,156,159,164,166,169, 173-175,281,415,470,473,512 M. S. Uddin- 4,5,7,8 M. S. Zoha Chowdhury- 325,326,333, M. Ubaidullah/M.U.Ullah-12,14,15,18, 135,169-173,181,271,279,359,360, 368,423,430,432,434, 436,439,440, 529

M. Yunus- 244,250,438,528 M.A. Malek/M.A. Malik- 255,291, 292,294 M.N. Zaman- 271 M.R. Chawdhury- 40 M.R. KHONDKER- 517 M.U. Shikder- 59 Mahbubul Hoque/Mahbubul Haq/ Mahbubul Huq/Mahmudul Haque124,126-128,514

Mahmud Ali- 84,124,127,128,514 Maizdi Girls Academy High School291 Malik Golam Jilani- 296,376,410 Manju Begum- 452 Maqbul-ur-Rahman/Maqbul Husain/ Maqbul Hussain- 270,271,290,291

Masbahuddin- 28 Mashiur Rahman/Masiur Rahman- 155, 253,281,442

Master Babloo- 425 Master Nandon- 517 Master Tareq- 517 Master. Khalil- 517 Maulana A.H. Khan Bhasani- 441 Maulana Nuruzzaman- 442

Index

Md. Abul Hossain/Md. Abul Hussain/ Abul Hossain /Abul Hossain/ Abul Husain - 69,70,103,107,144, 150-153,238, 241,252-254,281, 305,345,346,383,384,385,461, 463,493,538 Md. Israil- 71,72,197-199 Md. Jahanullah Shah- 351 Md. Maimur ali- 340,363 Md. Mozammel Hoque- 195 Md. Muslim Husain- 153 Md. Nurulla- 389 Md. Shamsul Haq Miah- 195 Md. Toha- 441 Mesbahuddin Ahmad- 100,104,238 Mir Hossain Chowdhury/Mir Hossain- 383,384,538 Miss. Rehana Khandker- 517 Mobaruddin Ahmed/ Mubaruddin Ahmed- 85,86,191 Mohad Ali- 129 Mohammad Husain- 281 Mohammadullah- 187, 513 Mohiuddin Ahmed- 441 Mominul Haque/Mominul Hoque- 46, 47,75,76,419 Monem Khan- 415,473 Morning News- 101,144,202,240, 397,554 Moulana Abul Ala Al – Moududi/ Moulana Moududi- 177,178,365

Mrs. Fatema Begam- 76 Mrs. Feroza Begum- 146,182 Mrs. Khadija Hossain- 425,426 Mst. Habiba Hossain- 425 Mst. Hamida Hossain- 425 Mst. Rossy- 425 Mst. Sayeda Hossain- 425 Mukhlesuzzaman Khan- 442 Mustafa-26 Mutassir Ahmed-60 N Nawabzada Nasrullah/Nasrullah Khan149,155,309,534

Nayeemuddin- 512 Nazir Ahmed- 205

589

Nizam-e-Islam- 364 Nural Alam- 107 Nurul Amin- 441 Nurul Huq- 115,118,120,194,352 Nurul Islam Choudhury- 442 Nurullah- 397 O P Prof. Muzaffar Ahmad- 442 Prof. Ghulam Azam- 441 Pakistan Observer- 100,104,114,187, 255,259,265,281,309,376,381,388, 392,396,407,415,470,473,486,490, 500,512,514,538

Pakistan Times/Pak Times- 162,282, 302 Q R Rassel- 447 Rehana- 447 Residential Model School- 447 S S. A. Z. M. Zahiruddin- 122 S. Altaf Hossain- 223,224 S. M. Abbas- 378,389,397 S.A. Khasru- 3,5,7-9,11,34-42,44,53, 55-59,61,62,64,67,68,81,83,8587,141,142,165,190,191,224, 244,250,275,292,294,295,353, 354,356,365,401,438,442 S.A. Matin- 55 S.A. ZAMAN- 250,269,334,336 S.H. Ahmed- 4 S.K. Abdul Hai- 538 S.M.Shahid- 447 Salahuddin Ahmed- 64 Sangbad- 91,100,188,189,201,204, 220,316,373,390,398,405,416, 468,471,511,520,537,553,561 Sayed Mannan Baksh- 158 Sayed. A. Latif Jami- 312 Saytendra Mohan Sen- 146 Sekander Ali- 71,73

590

Shah Azizur Rahman- 84,86,124,126128,202,441,514 Shahera Khatoon- 454,456,459 Shamsul Haq Miyan- 186 Shamsun Nessa/Shamsun-nessa- 454, 456 Shawkat Ali Khan- 442 Sheikh Abdul kader Jilani/Sk Abdul kader Jalani- 46,47,50,51 Sheikh Abu Naser/Sk. Abu Naser/Abu Naser/Sheikh Abu Nasser- 217,224,320,429,448, 475-477,493,495,496 Sheikh Akram Hosain/Akram Husain/Akram- 213,309,428, 447, 558 Sheikh Fazlul Huq- 415,512 Sk. Fazlul Karim- 115,118,120,552 Sheikh Jamaluddin/Sk. Jamaluddin/ Sheikh Jamal/Jamal- 226,289, 290,447 Sheikh Kamaluddin/Sk. Kamaluddin/

Shewli Begum- 452 Sk. Abdur Rashid- 129 Sk. Fazlul Karim- 115,118,120,552 Sk. Fazlur Rahaman- 115 Sk. Mosharraf Hossain- 182 Sk. Nurul Huq- 118,120 Sujjat Ali- 65 Syed Nazrul Islam- 155,177,253,383, 384,422,442 Syed Shamim Ahsan-154 T Tofazzal Hossain @ Manik Miyan/ Tofazal Hossain Maink @ Manik Miah/T. Hossain @ Manik Mian/ Tofazzel Husain/Tofazzal Hossain124,123,126,128,129,149, 193,441

U V W Wali Ahad/ Oli Ahad- 124,127,128, 514 Weekly Janata- 556 Weekly Pak. Samachar- 460

Sheikh Kamal/Kamal- 46,47,50, 51, 75,76,115,117,118,120,121,183, 185,207,209,211,213, 215,217,219, 226,229,230,233,234,247,248,258, 272,274,289,290,313,315,320,323, 322,337,339,349,351,361,363,402, 404,419,421,426-429,447,452,457, 459,463-464,465,479,480,493,495, 496,522,524,530,532,540,542,543, 545,546,550,552, 558,560

X Y Z Z.Huq-137,138,191,245,254,255,267, 366, 431,433,435,438

Z. R. Zahid- 130-133,244,287,296 Zahiruddin/Zaheeruddin/Zahir uddin/

Sheikh Lutfar Rahman/ Sk. Lutfor Rahman- 207,216,223,225,454, 457,459 Sheikh Mahfuzul Huq- 326 Sheikh Md. Musa- 247 Sheikh Shahidul Islam/Sk. Shahidul

Jahir uddin- 25,26,69,70,102,103, 106,107,122,150-152,155,177,202, 238,241,253,281,285, 287, 305,383, 384,415,442,470,471,487,488, 490,513

Islam- 75,76,183,185,207,211, 213, 217,229,230,233,234,247,258,272, 322,323,337,361,363,479,482,483, 495,522

Zahur

Hussain

Choudhury/Zahur

Hussain- 127,128,129,514

Z. Huq, T.K- 137,138,191,245,267, 431,433,435,438

Shelly-213 FG