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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.
"Why Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed, Quader Mollah and Shah Abdul Hannan not be charged with sedition when they continue speaking against the constitution, sovereignty and the freedom fighters? How come I was detained on charge of sedition for criticising the government activities?"
-- Shahriar Kabir
Writer-columnist
Said at a meeting organised by Projonmo '71, Sammilito Sangskritik Jote and Ekattorer Ghatok Dalal Nirmul Committee at Gazi Bhaban in the city, on Sunday. Source: The Daily Star
"The world has gone through so many changes over the last few decades but the World Bank remains static since its establishment about 60 years ago. Within the present structure, World Bank country offices are working like post offices."
-- Dr Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Laureate
Told reporters after a meeting with visiting WB President Robert Zoellick at Grameen Bank's head office in Mirpur, on Sunday. Source: The Daily Star
“I get scared when I hear that I will have to go to the kitchen market.”
-- Abdul Mabud
A schoolteacher
Told a reporter while talking about the price hike of food items, on Friday. Source: Prothom Alo
“If Germany can try war criminals after 50 years why can't Bangladesh?”
-- Col (retd) Oli Ahmed
LDP President
Told reporters about trying war criminals, on Sunday. Source: Jugantor
Compiled by Durdana Ghias