Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader

Drives against corruption to continue: Quader

The ongoing drives against corruption and terrorism will continue, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.
Govt approves 64 parking spots in Dhaka city: Quader

Amid huge parking space crisis, Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) has approved 64 parking spots in the city.
8 educational institutions get new buses

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader hands over nine new buses to eight educational institutions as promised by the prime minister.
Science Lab bombing might be a test attack: Quader

The bomb attack on police in Dhaka’s Science Laboratory area might be a test case before carrying out any big attack in future, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.
ACC chief’s remark on graft not clear: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has criticised the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chairman for his recent remark that “if government officials commit any mistake in good faith then it will not be considered as crime”.
Road Crashes 25,526 killed in last 10 yrs

A total 25,526 people got killed while 19,763 suffered injuries in road accidents over the past decade, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said yesterday.
Padma bridge nearly 70% done: Quader

Bangladesh’s biggest infrastructure project Padma Bridge is 67 per cent complete, Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.
PM reshuffled cabinet for quality work: Quader

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reshuffled the cabinet to ensure quality work, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said.
Quader battles for life

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader is fighting for his life at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University with blockages in three coronary arteries.
War crimes trial to continue even if Jamaat seeks mercy: Quader

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says that the war crimes trial will continue even if Jamaat-e-Islami seeks apology for its crimes against humanity during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.
No scope for dialogue with opposition: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader reiterates his stance saying there is no scope for dialogue with the opposition parties who are demanding for a fresh election under a nonpartisan caretaker government.
No scope to amend new laws before election: Quader

There is no scope to amend the much-debated Digital Security Act and Road Transport Act before the next general election, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said yesterday.
Court has proved BNP is a terrorist party: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said it has now been proved in the country's court that BNP is a terrorist party.
People won't accept unity with Aug 21 killers: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the country’s people would never accept any ‘Jatiya Oikkya’ (national unity) with the August 21 grenade attackers.
Road transport bill to be placed in parliament today

The proposed Road Transport Act 2018 will be placed before the parliament today, Road Transport and Bridges Ministry said yesterday.
Damaged roads to be repaired within 2 weeks: Quader

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said the damaged roads across the country will be repaired within two weeks.
Govt has no plan for early elections: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says there is no plan or possibility of early elections.
Quader, Fakhrul bump into each other

Ruling Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday crossed paths with his BNP counterpart Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Saidpur Airport in Rangpur.
Padma Bridge’s 1st span to ‘reach this evening’ from China

The first span of the superstructure of Padma Bridge is set to reach Mawa site from China by Monday evening, says Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.
More BRTC buses for Dhaka school goers

More BRTC buses will be introduced on all routes in Dhaka city for better transportation of school students, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader tells the parliament.
Govt sets 50kmph max driving speed in fog

The government set 50km per hour as the maximum driving speed during fog in view of the recent road crashes all over the country.
PM may consider if tariff hike seems intolerable: Obaidul

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says if the power and gas price hike seems “intolerable” for the people, the prime minister might consider the issue.
Auto-rickshaws can use highways for 2hrs for refuelling

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Kader says the CNG-run auto-rickshaws can use highways from 6:00am to 8:00am for refuelling at roadside stations without carrying passengers.
Highway ‘ban’ for CNG auto-rickshaws

In view of the recent deaths in highway road crashes, a government body “banned” CNG auto-rickshaws from faring on highways.