“It seemed like hell.”
ALAM
an 18-year-old, who was arrested during the mass arrest, after
two nights in Dhaka Central Jail. "I was fortunate that
I was taken to a room when many had to spend their time in a
toilet," he told the Daily Star.
“If
you disclose my name, they may not release my other relatives.”
A man from Fultala, Khulna
who has allegedly given Tk 1,500 in bribes to a jail staff for
the release of five of his relatives who got bail on April 26.
Two of them were later released.
“Nobody
has been mindlessly harassed.”
KHALEDA ZIA
prime minister
while the front pages of the national dailies were filled with
reports of "blanket arrests" and "mindless detention",
the premier categorically denied any wrongdoing.
“Honourable
Prime Minister, however much we may shudder in fear, we want
to know the truth.”
MAHFUZ ANAM
editor of the Daily Star in his Commentary
Prime Minister has told the BNP MPs that people will shudder
if they know the details of the Awami league's conspiracy.
“He seems to be enjoying the debate.”
RICHARD ARMITAGE
US deputy secretary of state
on the interrogation of ousted Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
“Once
again we may have to settle for the lesser two evils.”
HOWARD DEAN
Former Democratic presidential candidate
on the Bush vs. Kerry contest for presidency.
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