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IMPORTANT HEADLINES FROM MARCH 1971

News headlines and details from the Daily Morning News.

News Headlines:

01 March 1971

• Bhutto, other W. Pak MNAs urged to attend N A.
• Askari assures full co-operation to Sheikh Mujib.

02 March 1971

• Mujib deplores NA postponement, calls for hartal today, tomorrow.
• Mujib authorised to take any action.

03 March 1971

• Mujib calls for peace, disciplined struggle.
• Mammoth Battala meeting protests NA postponement.

04 March 1971

• Askari, Ahsanollah meet Mujib.
• Yahya calls conference in Dacca, Mujib says no.
• Sabur meets Mujib.

05 March 1971

• Plea to instal Mujib as PM.
• Complete hartal for third day.

06 March 1971

• Bangla Chatra League calls for united movement.
• Mujib denies AIR report
• Army withdrawn.

07 March 1971

• Protest week culminates : Mujib addresses rally at Race Course today.
• Yahya asked to meet Sheikh.
• People ugred to join rally.

08 March 1971

• Bhashni's declaration tomorrow.
• Dacca Betar Kendra goes off the air.

09 March 1971

• Artists to participate in Radio, TV on condition.
• Mujib's Race Course speech broadcast.
• Tajuddin deplores press note, salutes brave people.

10 March 1971

• Press workers pledge solidarity with movement.
• Mujib-Bhashani telephone-talk.
• Tikka Khan made MLA (Martial Law).

11 March 1971

• Early transfer of power, lifting of ML demanded.
• Sangram Parishad formed.
• Non-cooperation Movement continues for third day.

12 March 1971

• Motia stresses need for united struggle.
• Bhashani calls for unity among political parties (Tangail).
• No compromise on basic questions, says Kamruzzaman.

13 March 1971

• PPP supports two demands of Mujib, says Bhutto.
• Writers form action committee.
• JSL demands pay for hartal period.

14 March 1971

• 554 foreign nationals leave Dacca so far.

15 March 1971

• UN experts start leaving.
• Mujib ready to meet Yahya in Dacca.

16 March 1971

• Yahya arrives in city.
• No transfer of power separately.

17 March 1971

• Bhashani to address Paltan meeting on March 23.
• Mujib and Yahya hold 21/2 hours talks : Another meeting today.

18 March 1971

• Yahya urged to accept Mujib's 4-point demand.
• I will shed last drop of blood for people, says Mujib.

19 March 1971

• Daultana due in city today.
• Donation to AL Relief Fund.

20 March 1971

• Bhashani ends his address abruptly.
• More support to Mujib.

21 March 1971

• Yahya urged to accept 4-point demand of Mujib.
• Non-cooperation movement going on peacefully.

22 March 1971

• Brohi outlines 3-point formula.
• Movement will continue: Sheikh Mujib, Yahya, hold unscheduled round of talks.

23 March 1971

• Determination to continue movement reaffirmed.
• Yahya-Mujib talks in presence of Bhutto.

24 March 1971

• AL leaders visit mazars of Shaheeds.
• No compromise on principles, says Mujib.
• Troops escort Khan Quyyum to president Bhavan.

25 March 1971

• Tajuddin condemns Army firing.
• Mujib warns against attempts to impose decision on people.

30 March 1971

• Mujib wanted separation right from '66 (Karachi).
• Pakistan saved, says Bhutto (Karachi).

31 March 1971

• Hospital staffs asked to join immediately.
• Tikka Khan meets senior civil servants : Food situation discussed.

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