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"An octogenarian leader, Ershad will have to undergo an acid test. Awami League enjoys two-third majority in the parliament. So, why would it take part in the game of splitting the Jatiya Party?"
OBAIDUL QUADER
 Minister for Road Transport and Bridges
said that the JP is now faced with a dilemma but Awami League will not interfere in JP's internal affairs.

"What would interest Iran is a real fight against terrorism in the region and around the world, not this selective one."
HOSSEIN AMIR-ABDOLLAHIAN
Iranian deputy foreign minister
Iran said that it has no wish to attend an international conference in Paris on fighting the jihadist Islamic State group, dismissing the meeting as just for show.