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.
Govt working for repatriation of Rohingyas: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is working for repatriation of the Rohingyas who entered Bangladesh to save their lives facing violence by Myanmar Army.
Bangladesh won’t respond to Myanmar provocation: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says Bangladesh will not respond to any provocation of Myanmar despite repeated violation of its airspace by its drones and helicopters.
Bangladesh handles Rohingya crisis cautiously: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says the government has been handling the Rohingya crisis cautiously.
Road accident deaths to be halved by 2020: Quader
The government is determined to bring down the death toll and number of injures in road accident by 50 percent by the year 2020, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader tells the parliament.
AL positive on EC's proposed roadmap: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says that his party is positive about the Election Commission's (EC) proposed roadmap on the next national polls.
Review meeting on mass transport tomorrow: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says a review meeting on mitigating recent crisis in the mass transport sector will be held tomorrow at BRTA office in Dhaka.
1000 volunteers to help police for traffic management: Obaidul
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says around 1,000 volunteers will be deployed at 14 spots on different highways ahead of the Eid-ul Fitr to ensure smooth vehicular movement.
Decision to lower transport fares Monday: Minister
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the ministry will take a decision on lowering transport fares on Monday.
30% work of Padma Bridge done: minister
Around 30 percent of the construction work of the Padma multipurpose bridge has been completed so far and work is on to complete the mega project on time, the road transport and bridges minister has told the parliament.
Workshop in April for finalising road transport act
A national workshop will be organised in April to finalise the draft of road transport act, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says today.