BRTA, RHD
Quader claims he reduced graft
Communications Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday claimed that 50 percent of the irregularities in the transport regulatory body BRTA and Roads and Highways Department (RHD) had been reduced during the last nine months of his ministership.
"I cannot make any magical change in this sector because garbage has been piled up here over the years," he said, but noted that he was trying his level best to end those irregularities.
"Fitness certificates are given to unfit vehicles through underhand dealings, vehicle inspection centres have been remaining inactive since the last 14 years, and there are many more irregularities out here," he said.
The minister was addressing a programme titled "Promoting Women in Driving Profession" where 21 newly trained female drivers were awarded certificates.
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) and Brac jointly organised the ceremony at the capital's Brac Centre. The 21 women received two months training at Brac Driving Training School in the capital's Uttara.
The female drivers demanded an end to use of fake licences and the practice of driving vehicles without licence.
Replying to reporters' queries, the minister said, "We hope to start construction of Padma bridge by this fiscal year." He also criticised some politicians saying, "Many politicians of our country do not want to quit until death."
Brac Enterprises and Investments Managing Director Muhammad A (Rumee) Ali chaired the function.
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