"<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.
"Nothing is unexpected in Bangladesh."
--Motia Chowdhury
Awami League Presidium Member
Told reporters after the release of BNP leader Tarique Rahman, on Wednesday. Source: Jugantor
"Holding national elections is the only way to save the country as well as the way to save yourselves [the caretaker government]."
-- Khandaker Delwar Hossain
Secretary General, BNP
Said at a discussion at the Engineers Institute, on Monday.
Source: The Daily Star
"I have no alternative to engaging my kids in stealing. They are too young for other kind of jobs."
-- Aklima Khatun
A widow who engaged her three children in stealing
Told reporters at the Karwan Bazar vegetable depot, on Monday.
Source: The Daily Star
“This is not fair. What benefit will we get from the on-going anti-corruption drive when a corrupt person like Tarique gets released?”
-- Abdullah Al Maruf
A DU student
Told a reporter following the release of Tarique Rahman, on Wednesday. Source: The Daily Star
"I apologise to the people of Bangladesh from distance."
-- Jamie Siddons
Coach, Bangladesh Team
Told reporters after the country's second defeat to Australia in the second one-dayer, on Wednesday. Source: Prothom Alo
"The country is heading towards the election bringing an end to all the problems."
-- Hossain Zillur Rahman
Education Adviser
Told reporters after the successful dialogue, on Thursday.
Source: Jugantor
"This is not prison for me, rather it is a place to learn politics."
-- Obaidul Quader
Joint Secretary General, AL
Told reporters after his release, on Friday. Source: Bhorer Kagoj
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