"But this is not the end; we have a long way to go."
SHAHRIAR KABIR
executive president of Ekatturer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee
about the maiden verdict of international crimes tribunal against Abul Kalam Azad alias Bacchu Razakar.
"I have heard that the verdict has been delivered. As I am not a legal expert, I do not want to comment on it."
MOSHARRAF HOSSAIN
Bangladesh Nationalist Party standing committee member
about the maiden verdict of international crimes tribunal against Abul Kalam Azad alias Bacchu Razakar.
"I will be happier when the verdict is executed."
MAJ GEN (RETD) KM SHAFIULLAH
Bir Uttam, sector 3 commander during the Liberation War
about the maiden verdict of international crimes tribunal against Abul Kalam Azad alias Bacchu Razakar.
"Before trying the guy who is absconding, those who have been caught should have been tried."
FARUK HOSSAIN
salesperson of a shop at the City Heart Super Market at Nayapaltan
about the maiden verdict of international crimes tribunal against Abul Kalam Azad alias Bacchu Razakar.
"They [government] must sacrifice a person and he is Abul. The World Bank may finance the Padma bridge project only after sacrificing him."
ZAINUL ABDIN FARROQUE
Opposition Chief Whip
about the remark made by Suranjit Sengupta, the minister without portfolio, that the Padma bridge could not be constructed without any sacrifice.
"We are trying to avoid charging batons as journalists take photographs of such incidents and publish it in the media. As it tarnishes the image of police, we have bought pepper spray upon approval from the home ministry to make limited use of it for controlling unruly crowds and criminals."
BENAZIR AHMED
Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner
defending the use of pepper spray amidst widespread criticism from different quarters.
