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.
Transport owners to be punished for road crashes: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader holds transport owners responsible for road crashes and indiscipline in the sector and says they will soon be brought under the purview of punishment.
Law on cards to limit number of family cars
The government will set the limit of private cars for a family aimed at mitigating the city’s horrific traffic congestion, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader tells the parliament.
AL to expel rebels in upcoming UP polls: Obaidul
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader warns Awami League would expel its rebel candidates in the upcoming union parishad elections.
PM to inaugurate construction of Padma bridge before Dec 16
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the construction works of the main parts of Padma Multipurpose Bridge before the Victory Day on December 16, says Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.
BNP unqualified to sit for dialogue: Obaidul
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader rules out any possibility of a dialogue with BNP saying the party lacks qualification to engage in a dialogue with the Awami League government.
Mobin's resignation outcome of BNP's negative politics: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the resignation of BNP vice-chairman Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury is a shocking outcome of BNP's negative politics.
Flyover on Dhaka-Sylhet highway soon
The government is to build a four-lane flyover at Bhulta on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway to ease traffic movement at the busy intersection used by vehicles of four different routes.
Dhaka is like an ICU patient: Annisul
Dhaka North city Mayor Annisul Huq compares Dhaka’s state to that of an ailing patient in the intensive care unit of a hospital.
Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, Nepal regional connectivity trial run from Nov 14
The trial run of passenger transport for regional connectivity between Bangladesh, India, Bhutan and Nepal is scheduled to be held from November 14 to December 1 this year.
Plying of heavy vehicles on highways during Eid banned
Heavy vehicles will not be allowed to ply highways across the country three days before and after the Eid-ul-Azha for smooth journey of the holidaymakers, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.