"BNP was in power for 15 years after independence. But I didn't make any wealth."

-- Khaleda Zia
BNP Chairperson

Said in a teleconference with Japan BNP leaders, on Sunday night.

Source: The Daily Star

"Well, questions were raised regarding the issue [lack of Jamaat arrests]. But it might well be that they were never involved in any corruption."

-- MA Matin
Communication Adviser

Told reporters at his office after at least 13 Jamaat leaders were reportedly accused of crimes including murder, looting, encroachment and embezzlement of relief materials, on Wednesday. Source: The Daily Star

"I feel bad if I watch any talk show. It seems the participants know everything. We people here [in Election Commission] do not know anything."

-- ATM Shamsul Huda
Chief Election Commissioner

Said in a press briefing at his office, on Thursday. Source: The Daily Star

"In the last five years the advisers of the party could not get close to her; how could they give advice?"

-- AHM Mofazzal Karim
An adviser to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia

Said at BBC Bangladesh Sanglap at China-Bangladesh Friendship Conference Centre, on Saturday. Source: Prothom Alo

"War is not a good thing. But this war has brought us one good thing; we have come to know about Bangladesh and the people of Bangladesh for the first time."

-- Zamble Bitah
Ivorian MP

Told a reporter about the contribution of Bangladeshi peacekeepers in war-torn Ivory Cost, on Tuesday.

Source: The Daily Star

Compiled by Durdana Ghias