Obaidul Quader
Quader diagnoses BNP with ‘virus of criticism’
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said that the main opposition BNP had dragged themselves to a position of ‘political isolation’, through years of what he called negative and irresponsible politics.
Quader keeps the door open on return to lockdown if needed
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said the government can go tough again, as and when necessary, in its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic’s local outbreak.
50% bus seats must be kept vacant: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said 50 percent seats of buses must be kept empty while plying on roads from Monday.
Besides, passengers will have to maintain 3 feet distance from each other while travelling, he said while briefing journalists from his residence.
Stern action will be taken against the people concerned for failure to abide by the government directives, he said.
The Minister also said that passengers, drivers, helpers, counter workers, must wear face masks while hand sanitiser, soaps and hand washing facilities must be available at terminals.
He directed bus owners, labourers’ organisations and other stakeholders to form terminal-based monitoring team and arrange counseling for drivers and helpers to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) on Saturday recommended raising bus fare by 80 percent as bus owners have been directed to carry 50 percent passengers following head guidelines.
The government on Thursday issued a gazette notification allowing limited operation of public transport and offices from May 31 to June 15 amid the coronavirus outbreak.
It said public transports – buses, trains and vessels – will have to maintain health guidelines.
The notification also said that all government, semi-government and autonomous offices will resume under self-management but ailing staff and pregnant women have been asked to refrain from joining work.
Obaidul Quader slams BNP
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday criticised BNP, saying the party's policy is to keep itself at a safe distance during any crisis.
Rehabilitation activities started in Amphan-hit areas under PM’s supervision: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said rehabilitation activities in cyclone Amphan-hit areas have been started under the direction and close supervision of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Cooperate with govt during coronavirus crisis: Quader to political parties
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday urged all parties to extend cooperation to government during the coronavirus situation for the sake of the country’s people.
Nation freed from stigma with Hasina’s homecoming: Quader
With the homecoming of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 1981, the nation got freed from stigma through the trials of war criminals and the killers of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, said Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday.
Home-going tendency may worsen coronavirus situation during Eid: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said home-going tendency from cities to villages before Eid may worsens the coronavirus situation.
He made this remark while speaking at a videoconference from Awami League central office on Bangabandhu Avenue.
Quader, also the ruling Awami League General Secretary, urged the people to avoid gatherings at shopping malls, ferry terminals and other places.
Zero-tolerance against irregularities in relief activities: Obaidul Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the government has adopted a zero tolerance policy against irregularities in relief activities.
PM mourns death of Liberation War organiser Waliur Rahman Reza
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of party's national committee member and one of the organisers of the Liberation War Waliur Rahman Reza.