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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.
“This is not the time for reckoning what we have got and what we haven't…the main consideration is what we could give to the people.”
-- Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister
Said in a discussion marking Bangabandhu's Homecoming Day at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference center, on Saturday.
Source: The Daily Star
“In the past, no opposition parties had joined parliament in the first session. We want to break that tradition. We'll strive to play a constructive role from the outset.”
-- Khandaker Delwar Hossain
BNP Secretary General
Told reporters at his NAM flat, on Saturday. Source: The Daily Star
"The good thing about the new cabinet is that it is small in size and there are no MPs accused in corruption cases except AL chief Sheikh Hasina."
-- Prof Muzaffar Ahmed
Chairman, Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan)
Told a reporter in reaction to the formation of the new cabinet, on Tuesday. Source: The Daily Star
"We talk about democracy and human rights but neither can arrange employments for youths nor can we protect them while they are employed abroad."
-- Sultana Kamal
Human Rights Activist
Said at a consultation at the Jatiya Press Club, on Sunday.
Source: The Daily Star
“We hope that our Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will continue to express the same kind of tolerance that she did in her post-election media conference.”
-- Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury
BNP leader and MP
Told reporters after a two-hour meeting of the BNP's parliamentary party, on Wednesday. Source: The Daily Star