Don’t discriminate while distributing relief: Quader

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday urged all concerned to continue relief distribution work properly, and said that no discrimination during the process will be tolerated.

Quader, also general secretary of Awami League, warned those involved in such malpractices at a press briefing at his house.

"Continue relief distribution as directed by the prime minister, but no discrimination will be tolerated in the name of relief distribution," he said.

About BNP's allegation that their relief distribution programme was foiled, the minister said it is completely baseless. "The nation is united today under the brave and tested leadership of Sheikh Hasina to face the present crisis," he added.

He reiterated that "rice thieves" will not be spared.