Turning Point
The Liberation war up till now was lacking in the life force for want of a political back up. Obedience to a legal and constitutional authority is the basis for the healthy functioning of any military force. The vacuum created by the absence of a formally constituted government of Bangladesh was keenly felt be the rank and file of the liberation army. Thus thousands, amidst thunderous cheers, witnessed the birth of a new state-Bangladesh, in a border village, later christened as Mujib Nagar, in the subdivision of Chuadanga. This was officially proclaimed at an impressive oath taking ceremony which took place at Mujib Nagar on April 17. This ceremony was attended by over 50 foreign journalists and thousands of spectators.
After having formed the provisional government in exile at Agartala on April 10, the prime Minister designate, Mr. Tajuddin Ahmed, made his first radio broadcast through Shwadhin Bangla Betar Kendra (voice of free Bangladesh radio) announcing the formation of military command structure of ‘Mukti Bahini’, in which Colonel (later General) Osmany was made the Commander-in-Chief and named Safiullah, Zia, Khaled and Abu Osman as region commanders. On 11 April 71, Mr. Tajuddin Ahmed made his second radio broadcast again through Shwadhin Bangla Betar Kendra and called upon the people of Bangladesh to mobilize their energy for the liberation struggle.
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