Obaidul Quader

Who is to blame for unsafe roads?

Our policymakers’ apathy is the real problem

Who killed democracy in Bangladesh?

The recent by-polls represent the state of democracy in our country fairly accurately.

The frontrunners for AL's presidential nomination

Party sources said the decision is likely to be finalised in today's parliamentary party meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad at 7:30pm.

‘We are doing well’

This shouldn’t have been a mere political statement; it should have been the reality. But the current government policies are not in line with that goal.

Screening ‘Pathaan’ will be good for the country: Obaidul Quader

Since the release of “Pathaan” on January 25, there has been a debate ongoing regarding to whether Bangladesh should import the movie or not. While some people have been in favour of the film being released, others have suggested that importing Bollywood films will have a detrimental impact on the local film industry. However, after the marvellous success of “Pathaan”, even more fans in Bangladesh have come forward to demand the release of the film.  Amongst those in favour of “Pathaan” being imported to Bangladesh is Obaidul Quader, MP, Honourable Minister of Road Transport and Bridges.

Transport Sector Projects: When coordination authority fails to coordinate

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, also at the helm of Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority, yesterday admitted the government agencies implementing transport sector projects in the capital lacked coordination.

5 Top Stories to know today

The political climate is brewing steam. Here's a quick round-up of all the major stories today. 

When too many crowd, the stage breaks down

The stage-breaking incident shows us that too many slogans, too much shouting, and even too much strength can be a bad thing. 

Metro Rail: No half fare for students

There will be no half fare for students travelling on the Metro Rails, MAN Siddique, managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited, said today.

December 24, 2022
December 24, 2022

AL’s 22nd national council underway

The Awami League's 22nd national council is underway after Prime Minister and the party President Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the event this morning.

December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022

Top 5 stories to know today

Give us 5 mins to catch you up with all the news

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

5 Top stories to know today

Catch up with the news in 5 mins

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

‘BNP won’t be allowed to hold rally on streets’

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the BNP will not be allowed to hold any rally blocking the roads.

December 4, 2022
December 4, 2022

No version of Chhatra League is good enough

Obaidul Quader’s outburst betrays long-ignored urgency of holding it accountable

November 9, 2022
November 9, 2022

"Bangladesh won't accept IMF loan with hard conditions"

The government will not accept IMF loan with “hard conditions”, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today.

September 6, 2022
September 6, 2022

Minimum fare of metro rail Tk 20: Quader

The government has fixed the fare for the country's first metro rail service -- Tk 100 maximum and Tk 20 minimum.

August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022

EVM use in 150 seats: AL upbeat, BNP rejects decision

The Election Commission has decided to use EVMs in up to 150 parliamentary seats in the next general elections.

June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022

Bridges div forms committee to coordinate Padma Bridge inauguration

The Bridges Division has formed a 14-member "main committee" for the overall coordination of the inauguration ceremony of Padma Bridge on June 25.

May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022

Name Padma Bridge after river, not a person: PM tells Quader

Padma Bridge will be named after the mighty river after all, not after anyone, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today.