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“The
prime minister's speech is devoid of political courtesy and
the way she attacked donors is highly undiplomatic.”
ABDUL JALIL
Awami League general secretary.
“If
they can't adjust to our internal policy and economic programmes,
they can leave! We, too, are not interested in their programmes!”
M SAIFUR RAHMAN
finance minister.
“Finance
Minister M Saifur Rahman has lately been spreading misinformation
and citing incorrect figures in support of his censure of
the media.”
A Daily Star (DS) Report.
"For instance, at a seminar in the city last Saturday,
he claimed the price of rise has risen by only TK 3 per kilo
from 1982 to 2005, which in reality grew by TK 10 to 11 all
over that period," it continues.
“How
could they not know? It's not chewing gum, doping is like
making love, you need two to do it, the doctor and the athlete.”
MICHEL PLATINI
Ex-captain of French football team
on doping denial of Italian football team Juventus.
What,
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, has said about Bangladesh
on her recent visit to India?
a) (It's a place) that is becoming quite troubling.
b) I just loved Bangladeshi home minister's accented English.
Why doesn't he spike his hair?
c) Bangladesh? Cool man…
d) I just love the investment climate in Bangladesh. I think
if the BNP-led coalition government stays in power for two
more years Bangladesh will give China a run for its money.
Answer: (a)
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Cartoon : MUSTAFA ZAMAN
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