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.
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 would be taken 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.