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"We have said that we would provide subsidy in the agriculture sector. But World Bank said there is no need to provide subsidy. Will I ask you (WB) how to spend my money? World Bank now also wants to get involved in the Padma Bridge Project. But we have said no to them as we don't make the same offer twice."
MATIA CHOWDHURY
Agriculture Minister
On last Thursday the minister slammed the World Bank for their fresh involvement in the Padma Bridge project

"Before, our aircraft did not fly. Now they do."
IGOR KOROTCHENKO
Member of the Russian defence ministry's advisory group
Said that Russia is simply asserting its position after long years of decline as Russian nuclear capable bombers have been intercepted by NATO aircrafts on more than 100 occasions so far this year