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The latest crop of quotes from the city's press -- words worth repeating, we feel, for their humour, insight or sheer outrageousness. Star City does not necessarily support the opinions expressed in this column.
“Some joined the liberation war for the allure of beautiful women, some to loot Hindu property while some to serve the interests of India. No one took part in the liberation war out of patriotism or sincerity. Many attempted to involve Bangladesh with the idea of undivided India. The conspiracy is still on.”
-- Abdul Quader Mollah
Assistant Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami
Said at a meeting at the National Press Club on commemorating the works of former Baitul Mokarram Khatib Obaidul Haq, on Wednesday.
Source: The Daily Star
“The snake is still carrying its venom. The traitors and those doing business with religion have attacked us but we could not counter them yet.”
-- Major (rtd) Ziauddin
Freedom fighter of sector-9
Said at the publication ceremony of a book titled 'Sector-9 in the Liberation War and My Words on the War' reacting to Jamaat leaders' recent denial of their war crimes in 1971, on Wednesday. Source: The Daily Star
“It's not right to open fire and kill anyone if he crosses the border. Rather he can be arrested and brought under due legal process.”
-- Major Gen Shakil Ahmed
BDR Chief
Told reporters after the BDR and BSF concluded a five-day conference in Dhaka agreeing to show utmost restraint and not to open fire on trespassers during daytime, on Monday. Source: The Daily Star
“Never before did I face such a heinous and nakedly thuggish threat.”
-- Khandaker Delwar Hossain
Secretary general of a BNP faction
Told reporters from a hospital bed in Birdem while terming the national standing committee meeting held at Saifur's house as illegal and unethical by the standard of the party constitution, on Tuesday. Source: The Daily Star
“The role of investigative journalists becomes even more important where the judiciary is weak.”
-- Dr Huguette Labelle
Chairman, Transparency International
Said at a seminar on media's role in fighting corruption, on Friday.
Source: The Daily Star
Compiled by Durdana Ghias