There is a "standing directive" from the prime minister to remove all chemical establishments from Old Dhaka immediately, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday expressed discontent over the quality of roads as some of them get damaged even after a short spell of rain within two or three months of construction.

General Secretary of the ruling Awami League Obaidul Quader says BNP’s invitation for public hearing on the 11th parliamentary election was nothing but a mockery.

Terming Khaleda Zia's release from jail 'legal matter', Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges minister Obaidul Quader says the government has no influence over the issue.

Opposition lawmaker Mujibul Haque Chunnu yesterday in parliament criticised Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, for the recent frequent incidents of road accidents in different parts of the country.

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader says BNP's decision not to join the Gono Bhaban tea party at the invitation of the prime minister has exposed the party's old negative political attitude.

Obaidul Quader took charge of Communication Ministry, now Road Transport and Bridges Ministry, on December 5, 2011 and at a programme at BRTA headquarters on December 27 that year, ordered to put a stop to activities of “brokers” in the organisation.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader evaluates his political counterpart BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam saying he is a gentleman indeed.

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader says Dr Kamal Hossain exposed his 'real character' by using 'old Pakistani word 'Khamosh' [shut up] with a journalist.

Candidates from Awami League allies competing against AL nominees in different constituencies is part of a strategy, AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader said yesterday.

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader says BNP leaders tried to foil the upcoming 11th general election by conspiracy with Pakistani agents.

It is not possible to respond to Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader’s call for withdrawal of the 48-hour countrywide strike, a transport leader says.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader urges the transport leaders to withdraw their 48-hour strike considering the public sufferings.

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Qauder yesterday said the seven points declared by new political alliance Jatiya Oikyafront are seven conspiracies to foil the next national election.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader says size of election time government will be smaller ahead of the upcoming parliamentary polls.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says there is no necessity for a dialogue with any political party.

Bangladesh Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader says deceased rock singer Ayub Bacchu believed in the spirit of War of Liberation and he used to start all his concerts by playing national anthem on guitar.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the 'Digital Security Act' will not create any obstacle to journalism.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says Awami League under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina will win the next parliamentary elections after foiling all conspiracy.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said BNP and its secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir have now become reckless like whimsical drivers, after having failed to wage a movement.