Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader
Opinion / Will anyone take responsibility for traffic deaths?
The Eid festivities in April marked a grim milestone with a record number of road traffic accidents and casualties.
Khaleda in politics: Confusion as ministers differ in opinions
With their conflicting remarks, four ministers have caused confusion about whether BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia can engage in politics.
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.
NRSC rejects proposal to ban bikes on highways
The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) approved the National Road Safety Strategic Action Plan (2021-24) to reduce road crashes by 25 percent within 2024 and by 50 percent within 2030.
BRT girder tragedy: Company won’t get to work in Bangladesh after project completion
The Chinese company which was found responsible for the accident at Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line-3 project will not be allowed to work in Bangladesh anymore after the completion of this project.
Only PM has the authority to decide on Momen, says Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said that he did not know whether Foreign Minister Abdul Momen would lose the portfolio for his recent controversial statement.
“Flawed management caused traffic jam during Eid, not roads”
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today (July 12, 2022) blamed the traffic gridlock on highways ahead of Eid-ul-Azha on the “flawed management and lack of coordination”, not condition of the roads.
Reason for not naming Padma Bridge after Sheikh Hasina
The Padma Bridge was considered being named after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. But in the end, that did not happen.
Ministry to propose naming Padma Bridge after PM Hasina again: Quader
The long cherished Padma Bridge will be opened to public next month, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today.
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 asks BRTC to probe 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.