Obaidul Quader

AL in favour of EVM in the next JS polls: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader urges the Election Commission to use the electronic voting machine (EVM) in the next general election, considering multiple advantages of the modern system.
13 May 2017, 13:46 PM

No deal against country’s interest: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader underscores that the government will not seal any deal with India against national interests.
12 March 2017, 13:47 PM

AL to accept people’s mandate if defeated in JS polls: Quader

Sheikh Hasina will not influence voters even if she is defeated in the next general election, says Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, assuring the Election Commission of extending all-out support to hold the free, fair and credible election under PM's supervision.
10 March 2017, 12:27 PM

BNP to join JS polls fearing cancellation of registration: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says that BNP will take part in the next parliamentary election in fear of revoking its registration as a political party.
3 March 2017, 11:31 AM

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.
14 June 2016, 10:47 AM

New bus fare now effective from May 20

A day after the new bus fare was in effect, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the reduced fare will be implemented from May 20.
16 May 2016, 05:37 AM

Decision on bus fare cut Monday

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said a decision on cutting transport fares will be made in a meeting in
29 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Hope Imran will understand now: Quader

Claiming that the arrest of Shafik Rehman was made based on specific allegations, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said it had nothing to do with him being a journalist.
20 April 2016, 08:08 AM

Depot managers behind BRTC’s fall: Obaidul

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader is dissatisfied at the way BRTC is operating and blamed its depot managers for the dismal state.
11 April 2016, 12:27 PM

Transport fare to be reduced if fuel prices cut: Quader

Transport fares will be reduced by 1 paisa per kilometre if the government brings down fuel prices by Tk 1 per litre, road transport and bridges minister says.
7 April 2016, 13:38 PM

Deal struck for part of metro rail project

A Japanese firm signs a deal to develop land and depot on the Metro Rail Line-6. It will do sand compaction piling, dynamic compaction and land filling.
27 March 2016, 07:35 AM

AL has no strong political opposition: Quader

Observing that Awami League has no strong opposition in politics right now, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the ruling party’s main challenge is actually to tackle religious extremism.
5 March 2016, 09:40 AM

1/11 masterminds had support of politicians: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the masterminds of the 1/11 political changeover would not have dared the move if they did not have support from politicians.
4 March 2016, 14:46 PM

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.
1 February 2016, 14:59 PM

Construction starts next month

The construction of much-awaited metro rail will begin at the end of next month, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader
9 January 2016, 18:00 PM

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.
30 October 2015, 12:36 PM

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.
12 September 2015, 10:15 AM

PM may consider if tariff hike seems intolerable: Obaidul

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says if the power and gas price hike seems “intolerable” for the people, the prime minister might consider the issue.
29 August 2015, 13:20 PM

3-wheelers banned on 22 highways: Minister

The government has banned three-wheelers on 22 national highways across the country to check road accidents and loss of lives, says minister Obaidul Quader.
7 August 2015, 07:46 AM

Karnaphuli tunnel: $705m deal inked with Chinese firm

Road Transport and Bridges Ministry inks a deal with a Chinese firm for the construction of a two-lane tunnel under the Karnaphuli River in Chittagong.
30 June 2015, 08:12 AM