Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader
Any anarchy over Khaleda’s bail to invite befitting reply: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday warned that a befitting reply will be given if any attempt is made to create anarchy over the verdict on a bail petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a corruption case.
No place for feudalists in AL, says Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said there is no place in their party for those who behave like landlords driving dedicated leaders into a corner.
Corrupt elements in AL under radar: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said corrupt elements in Awami League are under surveillance as the party is undergoing a purge.
No place for corrupt elements in AL: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said there is no place for corrupt elements in the ruling party.
Judiciary independent, govt doesn’t interfere, says Quader
Feni, Oct 26 (UNB) - Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the verdict in the Nusrat murder case has proved that the Awami League government does not interfere in the country’s independent judicial system.
Quader hits back at Menon, attributes his election remark to 'personal interest'
Dhaka, Oct 20 (UNB) – About Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon’s claim that people could not cast their votes in the last parliamentary elections, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday questioned whether he would have made the claim had he been a minister.
“He (Menon) is a senior leader. I humbly want to know whether he would have made the claim had he been a minister. Why did he make the claim at this time after so many days?” Quader said.
He was replying to queries from reporters at the Secretariat.
Addressing the council of his party’s Barishal district unit on Saturday, Menon claimed that people could not cast their votes in the December 30 national election and he was a witness to it.
Menon was elected MP in the 11th parliamentary election from the Awami League-led Grand Alliance.
He served as Social Welfare and Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister during the two previous tenures of the Awami League government unlike this time.
Quader, also road transport and bridges minister, said there was no discussion with Menon either on behalf of the government or the party to this end.
Asked whether the party will seek explanation from the Workers Party chief, he said they will want to know from coordinator of Awami League-led 14-party alliance Mohammad Nasim and discuss it at the party forum.
In reply to a query as to why Menon, also chairman of Fakirerpool Youngmen’s Club where a casino was running, made the comments when an anti-casino drive is on, Quader suggested that reporters asked him the question.
He said no one involved in any crime, including casino business, will be spared.
Asked whether Jubo League Chairman Omar Faroque Chowdhury was invited to today’s meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Ganobhaban, the ruling party leader said no one was called against her will. “However, I don’t know the matter. Jubo League can tell you that.”
About the age-limit for Jubo League, he said a decision will be taken as per its constitution whether there will be any amendment to this end.
Some AL leaders facing travel ban, says Quader
Dhaka, Sept 24 (UNB) – Mentioning that they have launched the crackdown from their own home, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said some leaders of the ruling party and its associate bodies are facing travel ban.
Preparations underway for AL’s triennial council
Dhaka, Sept 18 (UNB) - Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said 12 sub-committees have been formed ahead of its next national council to be held in December.
JCD council postponed for BNP’s leadership crisis: Quader
Dhaka, Sept 14 (UNB) - Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the council of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has been postponed due to BNP’s leadership crisis.