Obaidul Quader
People astonished at fraudulence by two hospitals: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said people have got astonished at the fraudulence by two hospitals in coronavirus sample testing.
PM stern against any graft, irregularities: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said that the government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is sternly against any kind of corruption and irregularities.
Be alert to contain coronavirus spread during Eid: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday urged all to be alert to prevent coronavirus transmission during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
Amu made 14-party alliance’s coordinator
Awami League presidium member Amir Hossain Amu has been made the spokesperson and coordinator of the 14-party alliance.
BNP misleading nation with imaginary information: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said BNP is misleading the nation with imaginary information even during the coronavirus pandemic.
Crowding during upcoming Eid must be avoided: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday said crowding and gathering during the upcoming Eid need to be avoided at any cost.
“People’s free movement, crowding and gathering during the last Eid-ul-Fitr led to a rise in Covid-19 cases. Such gathering and crowding should be avoided at any cost during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha for the sake of one's own survival,” said Quader, also general secretary of Awami League, at a regular briefing at his official residence.
He said the government is now facing three challenges -- prevention of coronavirus, protection of vulnerable people and victims in 12 flood-hit districts, and prevention of crowding during Eid-ul-Azha.
Although the development work in the country has been hampered to some extent due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the pace in work has retuned in various ongoing mega projects under the ministry, the minister added.
Despite various adversities, Quader said, the work on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's priority projects -- Padma Bridge, Metrorail Route-6, Karnafuli Tunnel, Elevated Expressway and other projects -- are now going on in full swing.
He said Sheikh Hasina's government is a development-oriented government which is trying to build ‘Golden Bengal’ as dreamt by Bangabandhu by maintaining the ongoing development trend for improving the lifestyle and social security of people.
Allow Eid holidays for RMG workers in phases: Quader to BGMEA, BKMEA
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday urged Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association ( BKMEA) to issue Eid-ul-Azha holidays to readymade garment workers in phases.
He made this call in an online briefing from his official residence.
Quader also hoped that garment owners will set an example this time by paying workers’ salaries before Eid.
Number of cattle markets to be reduced if needed: Quader
Apprehending further rise in coronavirus cases due to cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday urged the authorities concerned to take necessary steps in this regard and reduce the number of cattle markets if needed.
Treat all patients equally: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday called upon the hospital authorities to provide medical services to all patients equally.
Follow govt directives in locked down areas, Quader urges people
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday urged people of those areas which have been put under lockdown to follow the government’s directives strictly and face the situation with patience.