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“Wearing decent clothes strengthen women's empowerment.”
MOUDUD AHMED
law, justice and parliamentary affairs minister
at a discussion meeting organised by the Assembly for Protection of Hijab.
“As much as I've learnt from newspapers and our leaders, I think the government is trying its best. Talks may be on with those countries that had been attacked to find how they can help us.”
TARIQUE RAHMAN
the Prime Minister's son and Bangladesh Nationalist Party's joint secretary general.
“The allegation in Bangladesh media that the BSF hung the body of Afsar Ali on the fence after shooting him is completely malicious and untrue.”
An Indian High Commission Press Release
protesting reports run by the Bangladeshi Press on firing incidents by Indian border guards.
“Yes, there is apprehension. We're never saying that there is no alarm and no one should say that. There is an alarm and we're taking preparation for that.”
LUTFOZZAMAN BABAR
about possible terrorist attacks in the future.
Timely external support will be more helpful in the country's forward march.
“Timely external support will be more helpful in the country's forward march.”
KHALEDA ZIA
prime minister
to the UNICEF's country director Morten Giersing. "
“The verdict also cut the root of the BNP and its self-made distorted history.”
ABDUL JALIL
secretary general of Bangladesh Awami League
about a recent High Court verdict declaring the Fifth Amendment to the constitution illegal. "
“We don't want a photo session.”
MIRWAIZ UMAR FAROOQ
leader of Kashmir's All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC).
The APHC wants independence of Kashmir from Indian rule. "
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