gaddam@remus.rutgers.edu (Surekha Gaddam) (03/28/91)
[March 26, 1991] Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia sought consensus of all quarters on basic issues irrespective of political affiliation for arriving at consensus on national issues. In a message to the nation on the eve of 21st independence day, she asked to place the interests of the nation above all else. In her speech she acknowledged Sheikh Mujib as the first PM of the nation. [March 25, 1991] New Foreign Minister A S M Mustafizur Rahman told reporters that the BNP govt. will try to solve all outstanding problems with India.[BBC] Pakistan President Ishaq Khan and PM Nawaz Sharif congratulated Begum Zia on assumption of office.[Radio Pakistan, Islamabad Home service] New cabinet held its first meeting [Radio Bangladesh, Dhaka] Villagers in arid northern Bangladesh are being blasted by a seasonal sandstorm with officials blaming India's damming of the River Ganges. Nations receiving the most food aid (private & public) [In Millions] Egypt $203 Ethiopia $173 India $125 Pakistan $ 99 Bangladesh $ 83 [USA Today] Naeem Mohaiemen snm8696@oberlin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited by Surekha Reddy Gaddam. Please mail your news articles to gaddam@remus.rutgers.edu. Other than news will not be posted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --