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.
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.
Quader urges ministers, govt high-ups not to make ‘irresponsible remarks’
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader calls upon his fellow politicians, ministers and high-ups of the government to refrain from making irresponsible remarks that may embarrass the government and lead to any fresh crisis.
Draft law to end chaos on roads: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader claims that the chaos on roads will go once the proposed Road Safety Act is enacted.
Had nothing to do with Carlile’s bar: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says that Bangladesh had no hand in India's denial to Alexander Carlile, a legal adviser for Khaleda Zia.
BNP’s dream for ‘blueprint polls’ won’t be fulfilled: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says BNP’s dream for a ‘2001-like blueprint election’ will never be fulfilled.
Decision underway on relocating rail tracks to reduce traffic congestion in Dhaka: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader tells the parliament that a decision on relocating the rail tracks to reduce traffic congestion in Dhaka is underway.
No sufferings on highways: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader claims that there are no sufferings of home-goers on the highways this year.