Bring the accused to book quickly: Quader

People are astonished at the fraudulence of two hospitals in coronavirus sample testing, Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said yesterday.

The minister made the remark while briefing reporters online from his official residence.

Quader, also Awami League general secretary, urged the authorities concerned to bring all the accused to justice soon after investigations.

The government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina neither spared wrongdoers in the past nor will do so in the future, he added.

About cattle markets before the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, the minister said permission will not be given to arrange such markets whimsically at any place beside highways.

Regarding experts' fear about coronavirus transmission during Eid, Quader said the National Technical Advisory Committee has advised not to allow setting up animal markets in some districts.

It will be better if their advice is followed properly,  the minister added.