"Voicebox"

"Many are saying that we are dividing Dhaka, which is not true. Some learned people are ranting on televisions against the division of Dhaka City Corporation."
SHEIKH HASINA
prime minister
about the criticisms on dividing Dhaka city into two municipalities.

"If they are doing this all just to see me removed from my post, I plead them, ‘Please don't divide Dhaka. Hold polls as soon as possible...I will not run for mayor.’"
SADEQUE HOSSAIN KHOKA
mayor of Dhaka
about government's proposed bill of dividing Dhaka City Corporation

"If splitting a city corporation can ensure improved civic services, then why does the government not divide the country into seven provinces as proposed by our leader HM Ershad?"
HAFIZUDDIN AHMED
Jatiya Party lawmaker
about government's proposed bill of dividing Dhaka City Corporation

"What will be your [young generation] future if Bangladesh becomes a state of another country?"
KHALEDA ZIA
opposition leader
about government's lack of prompt initiative against India's decision on the Tipaimukh dam.

"The best way to keep a non-violent movement non-violent is to throw a party, and keep it festive and atmospheric."
BRIAN MASTERSON
An Occupy Wall Street protester
about evacuating the park at the City Hall lawn at Los Angles.

"Business as usual will not be there. We have to have something bigger so as to satisfy my nation."
YUSUF RAZA GILANI
Prime Minister
about Pakistan's future ties with the United States.

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