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City express
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.
"Who is the prime minister --Bangla Bhai or Khaleda Zia?”
-- Sheikh Hasina
Leader of the Opposition
Tells the House on June 15, indicating the rise of an Islamist outfit blamed for a series of killings in vigilante action.
Source: The Daily Star
"Awami League supporters also need someone to vote for. Sheikh Hasina assured that they will vote for us."
-- Mahi B Chowdhury
MP, Bikalpa Dhara
Says on June 19 on whether his party got AL's support in Dhaka-10 by-polls.
Source: Janakantha
"The statement made by Salauddin Quader Chowdhury was completely his personal opinion which has nothing to do with the government or the state's stand in this regard."
-- Morshed Khan
Foreign Minister
Tells a press conference on June 19, disowning Salauddin's remarks on the OIC election. Source: The Daily Star
"The activities of five people cannot be called a split in the party. They have violated the constitution of the party."
-- Rashed Khan Menon
Workers Party President
Says on June 17, denying the apparent rift that came as five 'rebel' party leaders ran into a conflict with the party leadership on its decision to join Awami League's antigovernment movement.
Source: The Daily Star
"The country that won is the only OIC member to have diplomatic relations with Israel when Palestinians are being killed like flies. It is a member of Nato but is yet to sign the charter of OIC."
-- Salauddin Quader Chowdhury BNP lawmaker
Says on June 18, describing his defeat in the OIC election as a victory of Israeli-American interests.
Source: The Daily Star