People tend to forget their duties but remember their rights.

I want to state that there will be friendship between Bangladesh and ourselves. And not a one-sided friendship, of course - no one does anything for nothing; each has something to give and something to take.

in today's world no country can be absolutely independent of another. It is a world of interdependence.

I always wanted to have children - if it had been up to me, I would have had eleven. It was my husband who wanted only two.

If we offer something to Bangladesh, it's obvious that Bangladesh is offering something to us. And why shouldn't Bangladesh be able to keep its promises? Economically it's full of resources and can stand on its feet. Politically it seems to me led by trained people. The refugees who took shelter here are going home.

America always thought it was helping Pakistan. But if it hadn't helped Pakistan, Pakistan would have been a stronger country.

If by happiness you mean instead an ordinary contentment, then yes - I'm fairly contented. Not satisfied - contented.