Claim: The Provisional Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh was established in Mujibnaga in 1971, following a declaration of independence; it included many defectors from the Pakistani government, foreign srevice and miltary; Rehman Sobhan was its special envoy in Washington D.C.
Evidence: The provisional government was formed in the town of Mujibnagar (formerly Baidyanathtala). 17 April 1971 The legal basis of the Bangladeshi provisional government was provided by the proclamation of independence issued on 10 April 1971, which served as the interim constitution of Bangladesh until 1972. The provisional government included many defectors from the Pakistani government, foreign service and military; as well as leading intellectuals and cultural figures from East Pakistan. Rehman Sobhan Special Envoy Washington D.C.