Obaidul Quader

We can't afford any more Rohingyas: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said Bangladesh will not allow any more Rohingyas to enter the country as the existing population of the executed minority group of Myanmar has already become a burden

Survey underway for extending Metro Rail to Tongi: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said a survey is underway to extend the Dhaka Metro Rail from Uttara to Tongi

TIB speaks the same language as BNP: Quader

Parliament session will make opposition clear, he says

Political, economic and diplomatic challenges lie ahead: Quader

The challenges before the new government are political, economic and diplomatic, said Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today

Victory of democracy and people: Quader

Calling the January 7 election a victory of democracy and people of the country, ruling Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said that voters had boycotted the BNP for boycotting the election

People boycotting those who boycotted polls: Quader

People are boycotting those who boycotted the 12th National Parliamentary Election, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said today

The AL cannot validate this farce of an election with intimidation

Since voters are reluctant to take part in this election, the ruling party has resorted to such measures.

Wealth hike of candidates: Quader vows strong actions after polls

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today vowed stern actions against the candidates contesting in the upcoming polls whose wealth increased exponentially

AL won't accept change in polls schedule after deadline: Quader

Awami League will not accept any change to the election schedule if it crosses the deadline set by the constitution, the party's General Secretary Obaidul Quader said today. Alleging that BNP wants to obstruct the polls, Quader said, "They want to question the election. Now they are openly obstructing, openly taking a stand against the election.

July 12, 2023
July 12, 2023

AL rally begins near south gate of Baitul Mukarram

The ruling Awami League’s peace rally started near the south gate of National Mosque Baitul Mukarram around 2:30pm.

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023

No comment on Zahangir till there is party decision: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today declined to comment on former Gazipur City AL General Secretary Zahangir Alam's actions surrounding the Gazipur city polls until the party takes a decision in this regard.

March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023

Who is to blame for unsafe roads?

Our policymakers’ apathy is the real problem

February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023

Who killed democracy in Bangladesh?

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

February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023

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.

February 2, 2023
February 2, 2023

‘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.

January 28, 2023
January 28, 2023

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.

January 23, 2023
January 23, 2023

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.

January 11, 2023
January 11, 2023

5 Top Stories to know today

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

January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023

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. 

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