"<i>city express</i>"

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.
"Women are about half of the total population. Hence, their demand for equal rights is logical. Then why various incidents are taking place now centering the issue?"
-- Chief Justice M Ruhul Amin
Said while addressing the inaugural session of a two-day workshop titled "Justice System Education Initiative on Gender Equality Issues" organised by Khan Foundation, on Friday. Source: The Daily Star
"We won't be able to change people's food habit by asking them to eat bread and potato."
-- Justice Habibur Rahman
Former chief adviser
Said at the National Citizen's Dialogue, on Sunday. Source: The Daily Star
"Let it be extended. How much further can it be extended? Everything has to come to an end."
-- Sheikh Hasina
Awami League Chief
Said regarding the army chief's service extension by a year while talking with her lawyers at Special Court 1 for the hearing on charge framing in the barge-mounted power plant case, on Monday. Source: The Daily Star
"Whether we want it or not, people of this country want the two leaders."
-- Prof Muzaffar Ahmed
Chairman, TIB
Said at a roundtable, on Monday. Source: Bhorer Kagoj
"We are aggrieved, surprised and concerned."
-- Anwar Hossain
General Secretary, Dhaka University Teachers Association (Duta)
Said after a Dhaka court stayed the Duta election for an indefinite period following a civil suit, on Thursday. Source: The Daily Star
Compiled by Durdana Ghias