Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader

Accept HC order on city polls: Quader to protesters

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader urges those who have been demanding deferral of the two city corporation elections, to stop their protest and accept the High Court order delivered in this regard.
All spans of Padma bridge to be installed by July 2020: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says all 41 spans of the much-awaited Padma bridge will be installed by July 2020 if there is no natural disaster.
Enforcement of road transport law eased for logical reasons: Quader

The enforcement of the new Road Transport Act-2018 has been eased for logical reasons, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.
Transport crisis ends as vehicles ply normally: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the problems created in the transport sector due to strike have already been resolved as all types of vehicles are moving normally in the capital and its adjacent areas.
Action if graft allegations against MPs found true: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says action will be taken against lawmakers who were facing corruption investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission if the allegations against them were proved true.
‘If Menon was minister, would he be able to ask this question’

No conversation on behalf of the party or government was held with Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon so far over his claim that people could not vote on December 30 parliamentary polls, says Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.
Quader urges Buet students to return to classes

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has urged Buet students, who are protesting the brutal murder of Abrar Fahad, to go back to the class.
Better late than never, Quader says on drive against casino

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said no one involved in corruption will be spared and drives against them will continue.
Probe purchase of ‘faulty’ buses

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday directed the BRTC chairman to investigate the purchase of “faulty” buses from India.
Quader for probing purchase of ‘defective’ buses from India

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has asked the BRTC chairman to investigate the purchase of “defective” buses from India.
We remain alert after India released final NRC: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said the National Register of Citizens (NRC), a list intended to identify illegal immigrants in India's Assam state, is an internal issue of India.
AL MPs asked to carry out campaign against rumours

Awami League lawmakers have been asked to go to their respective constituencies and carry out campaign against the spread of rumours and mass beating, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today.
9th wage board likely in July: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says that ninth wage board for journalists might be declared in July.
Quader visits ailing Ershad at CMH

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader visits ailing Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka.
Road crashes kill 25,526 in last 10yrs: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader informs parliament that around 25,526 people were killed and 19,763 others were injured in road accidents in the last 10 years since 2009.
OC Moazzem will be arrested soon, Quader hopes

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today expressed optimism that former Sonagazi OC Moazzem Hossain will be arrested soon.
Eid journey comfortable: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says that there is relief for home-goers as there is no traffic jam on the roads and highways ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Action if BRTC realises extra fare: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says that action will be taken if the state-run Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) buses realise extra fair from the home-bound people during the holy Eid-ul-Fitr.
I will play my second innings now: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the biggest challenge for him now is bringing back discipline into the transport sector. "Hopefully I will play my second innings now. I have finished my first innings .... overcoming this challenge will be my main goal in this second innings,” he said after joining his ministry office.
Quader returns to work Sunday

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader is to join his ministry office on Sunday following his return from Singapore where he was under treatment for two months and 11 days.
PM shows me motherly affection: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina showed him motherly affection.
Quader to return home after 2 weeks

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, who is now undergoing treatment in Singapore, will return home after two weeks.
21pc progress of metro-rail under MRT-6: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the overall work progress of the much-sought 20-kilomtere metro-rail service from Uttara to Motijheel stood at 21 percent now as 35 percent work of its 12-kiolomtere-long first phase from Uttara to Agargaon has been done.
Govt can't shrug off responsibility

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said the government cannot avoid its responsibility for the Chawkbazar tragedy.
BNP's decision to boycot upazila polls 'suicidal'

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday described BNP's announcement of boycotting the upcoming local government polls as “suicidal” for the party.
Greetings, not dialogue

Changing his earlier statement that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold dialogue with political parties that joined talks before the election, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said the PM will invite parties only to exchange post-election greetings with them.
Road transport act in force now

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said the Road Transport Act-2018 would come into force “right now”, an assertion that contradicts the act.
Remove illegal structures along roads

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader orders the authorities concerned to remove all the illegal establishments along the roads and highways across the country within a week.
No AL programme to counter BNP rally: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says his party will not announce any programme to counter BNP’s rally in the city.
3-Wheeler Ban Fiasco: Quader admits to political pressure

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday admitted that the government could not fully implement the ban on the movement of locally-made three-wheelers' on highways due to opposition from many politicians, including public representatives.