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 rush: Vigilance teams for Gabtoli, Saidabad, Mohakhali bus terminals formed
The government has formed three vigilance teams for three major bus terminals of Dhaka to ensure safe and hassle-free journey for holidaymakers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Bodi won’t be spared if found guilty: Quader
Abdur Rahman Bodi, the lawmaker from Cox's Bazar-4 (Ukhia-Teknaf), will not be spared if proof of drug dealing is found against him, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader warns.
No drug peddler will be spared: Quader
No one involved with the drug peddling business will be spared, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader asserts.
‘Drug dealers being killed in encounters, it’s not extra-judicial killing’, says Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says drug peddlers are being killed in “encounters” with law enforcers and these are not cases of “extra-judicial killings”.
No heavy vehicle to ply highway for 3 days before Eid
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader asks authorities concerned not to ply truck, lorry and covered-van on the highways across the country for three days before the Eid-ul-Fitr.
Work on Fatehpur overpass on Dhaka-Ctg highway to end in 25 days: Quader
As the Dhaka-Chattogram highway is experiencing a horrible traffic jam due to work on a railway overpass in Feni, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the work will be completed in 25 days.
Metro rail project to be completed by 2020: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the construction work of the country’s first ever metro rail project will be completed by 2020, four years before the scheduled time.
Metro rail project to be completed by 2020: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the construction work of the country’s first ever metro rail project will be completed by 2020, four years before the scheduled time.
Khaleda’s health same as before: Quader
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition has not deteriorated since she landed in jail in Zia Charitable Trust corruption case, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.
‘Govt moving for 9th wage board next week’
Bangladesh government will move for implementing the ninth wage board for journalists next week, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.