The Eid festivities in April marked a grim milestone with a record number of road traffic accidents and casualties.

With their conflicting remarks, four ministers have caused confusion about whether BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia can engage in politics.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, also at the helm of Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority, yesterday admitted the government agencies implementing transport sector projects in the capital lacked coordination.

The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) approved the National Road Safety Strategic Action Plan (2021-24) to reduce road crashes by 25 percent within 2024 and by 50 percent within 2030.

The Chinese company which was found responsible for the accident at Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line-3 project will not be allowed to work in Bangladesh anymore after the completion of this project.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said that he did not know whether Foreign Minister Abdul Momen would lose the portfolio for his recent controversial statement.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today (July 12, 2022) blamed the traffic gridlock on highways ahead of Eid-ul-Azha on the “flawed management and lack of coordination”, not condition of the roads.

The Padma Bridge was considered being named after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. But in the end, that did not happen.

The long cherished Padma Bridge will be opened to public next month, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the government would reduce and rationally adjust the proposed 80 percent hike in bus fare, considering people’s present economic ability.

Legal steps will be taken over the allegation of human trafficking against Laxmipur lawmaker Quazi Shaheed Islam, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said the construction of Padma Bridge will be affected if the coronavirus situation does not improve within the next two months.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said the apathy of voters during the recently held Dhaka city elections is not good for democracy.

Alleging that BNP has been bringing in outsiders to Dhaka ahead of city corporation elections, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has urged Election Commission to take necessary steps in this regard.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader urges those who have been demanding deferral of the two city corporation elections, to stop their protest and accept the High Court order delivered in this regard.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says all 41 spans of the much-awaited Padma bridge will be installed by July 2020 if there is no natural disaster.

The enforcement of the new Road Transport Act-2018 has been eased for logical reasons, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the problems created in the transport sector due to strike have already been resolved as all types of vehicles are moving normally in the capital and its adjacent areas.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says action will be taken against lawmakers who were facing corruption investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission if the allegations against them were proved true.

No conversation on behalf of the party or government was held with Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon so far over his claim that people could not vote on December 30 parliamentary polls, says Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.