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"I'll see a Bangladesh that uses its geographical gift to become the hub of the Indo-Pacific economic corridor, which will link Central and South Asia to China, Singapore and the world."
DAN W MOZENA
US Ambassador in Dhaka
Said while addressing a function in Dhaka

"The limbs of the people, who will create anarchy in these name of movement, will be cut. We are now more organised. It will not be possible to topple us, rather the anarchists will have to face tough consequences."
SHEIKH FAZLUL KARIM SELIM
Awami League lawmaker
While speaking at a conference of Tejgaon and Tejgaon Industrial thana Awami League
 
"The victors intend to make use of the fruits of their victory to attack human rights and fundamental freedoms of minorities."
SERGEI LAVROV
Russian Foreign Minister
Said that Russia was defending human rights in Ukraine against "ultra-nationalist threats"

" The government is planning to hold the future elections to all local bodies in a partisan manner. My party will place a bill in parliament in this regard."
SYED ASHRAFUL ISLAM
Awami League General Secretary
Said while addressing a public rally in Dhaka

"This is a red alert. This is not a threat. This is actually a declaration of war to my country."
ARSENIY YATSENYUK
Ukrainian interim Prime Minister
Accusing neighbour Russia of declaring war against Ukraine

"If you look at the sharp decline of the Russian ruble, if you look at the Russian stock market today, those are just two examples."
JEN PSAKI
Spokesperson of the US State Department
Said that US's sanctions on Russian individuals and institution would make an impact

"This is nothing short of the old Soviet-style actions of (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin, invading a neighbouring country."
JOHN BAIRD
Canadian Foreign Minister
Commented on Russian step regarding the crisis in Ukraine