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"The election was free and fair and was held in the most peaceful manner. There was not a single incident of trouble at any polling centre."
-- Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan
BNP Secretary General
Says at a post-poll press conference at Mosaddak Ali Falu's election office on July 1, brushing aside the allegation of vote rigging.
Source: The Daily Star
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.
"Mannan (Abdul Mannan) will show his disrespect for people's opinion if he goes to court as people have voted for me.
Everyone should respect people's decision. "
-- Mosaddak Ali Falu
Newly elected lawmaker of Ramna-Tejgaon constituency
Says in his post-poll reaction at his election office on July 2.
Source: Manab Jamin
"In this age of advanced technology, press photographs can be easily tampered with."
-- Harris Chowdhury
Political Secretary to the Prime Minister
Alleges on July 2 that the pictures published by some newspapers on fake voting in the parliamentary by-polls to Dhaka-10 constituency were not true.
Source: The Daily Star
"We have seen the corpse of democracy in a coffin of election."
-- Mahi B Chowdhury Lawmaker of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) and chief polling agent of BDB candidate Abdul Mannan in Dhaka-10 by-polls
Tells a press conference on July 1. Source: Prothom Alo
"I cast 50 votes myself . „ plenty others came to vote like me."
-- Faruk (he gave one name)
Resident of Shahjahanpur
Claims to have stamped at least 50 ballots for the ruling alliance candidate at a Dhaka-10 by-polls centre on July 1. Source: The Daily Star
"The increase in schooling cost outpaces the price hike of essentials or electricity. The rising cost of living and maintenance as the reason for such increased fees sounds absurd. Schools don't even pay tax as we pay."
-- Mahmud Chowdhury
A Guardian
Comments on high fees of English medium schools.
Source: The Daily Star