Tag: Obaidul Quader
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Obaidul Quader: The government has no intention of going to war with Myanmar
Awami League general secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said that the BNP general secretary has made an irresponsible statement on the St Martin issue. He said that strict surveillance has been kept on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border. Obaidul Quader said that the Awami League has never played a subordinate role and…
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No problem with CPD, TIB's response to budget: Obaidul Quader
No problem with CPD, TIB's response to budget: Obaidul Quader
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PM to visit cyclone-affected areas on Thursday
Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) president Sheikh Hasina will visit cyclone Remal-affected areas in Patuakhali on Thursday. AL general secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader gave this information at a press conference at the Dhanmondi political office of AL president Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka today.
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ACC inquiry against Benazir: Qader mentions possible investigation of Aziz
The AL general secretary said this at a press conference held at the political office of the AL president at Dhanmondi in the city. Quader told the media that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is independently gathering information in the case of former IGP Benazir Ahmed. The ACC is independent. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given…
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Conflict between Obaidul Quader's younger brother and elder brother over candidacy for Upazila Parishad elections in Noakhali
Abdul Qadir Mirza is campaigning for Shahadat's rival candidate Ghulam Sharif Chowdhury in the upazila election. Shahadat claims that Abdul Qadir Mirza used Ghulam Sharif to file appeals in the Supreme Court and the High Court to disqualify Shahadat from the election. Shahadat Hossain said, “They announced that their candidate was from the Awami League.…
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There is no agenda to send political leaders-workers to jail: Obaidul Quader assures
He said, “The people who beat the police and Ansar to death in broad daylight, attacked the Chief Justice's residence and the police hospital and harassed journalists are not political leaders or activists, they are rioters. In public interest and national interest, these rioters must be punished.” Responding to a question from reporters, Obaidul Quader…
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Obaidul Quader: Punishment is inevitable for everyone, no matter their influence – Quader on Benazir
Obaidul Quader further said, “All the convicts of Abrar Fahad (BUET student) were members of the Student League. Despite this, the government did not give them security. Even the convicts of Biswajit murder case were awarded death sentence. The government did not give them security either.” BNP Secretary General Obaidul Quader criticised, saying “Mirza Fakhrul…
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AL MP Anwarul Azim's background not a big concern, nominated based on popularity: Quader
Bangladesh media reports said that Anwarul Azim, a Member of Parliament from Jhenaidah-4 constituency of the ruling Awami League in Bangladesh, who was murdered in Kolkata, India, was a gold smuggler. Talking about this, AL General Secretary Obaidul Qadir said that what he was doing was not a big issue. He said the party has…
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Qadr: Government unaffected by sanctions on genocide supporters, says AL Secretary General
Speaking as the chief guest, Qader said Israel has so far indiscriminately killed 35,000 innocent Palestinians while ignoring the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. A ceasefire has been called. “When students from the United States (US) protested against this, the police of that country attacked them. Female…
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina allowed auto-rickshaws to run in Dhaka for low-income people: Quader
The decision to ban auto-rickshaws was taken in the first meeting of the Road Transport Advisory Council on May 15 to restore order on the roads. Subsequently, the police launched a campaign to stop the movement of auto-rickshaws in Dhaka. Meanwhile, auto-rickshaw drivers blocked roads and demonstrated in various parts of Mirpur area of the…
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Where in the world is the central bank open to all: Quader
As journalists reported that the Governor of Bangladesh Bank (BB) told them that the actual reserves (usable) are now US$13 billion, the AL Secretary General said, “Then, it would be better if you ask the Governor how much this (reserves) is.” Why did it come so low? This is not what we know. As far…
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Obaidul Quader questions the wisdom of Mirza Fakhrul's US stance, citing Donald Lu's comments
On Wednesday evening, Mirza Fakhrul said that America remains firm on its earlier position on elections and democracy. Various media outlets ran this statement. When journalists asked about Mirza Fakhrul's statement, Obaidul Quader said, “How did Mirza Fakhrul know that America was in its previous position? Did Mirza Fakhrul tell Donald Trump, the US Assistant…
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Obaidul Quader stresses the need for friendship with India for our own interests
Ruling Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Qadir has said that friendship with India is necessary for the interest of the country. The Awami League leader said, “India is our friend. It is important for our interest. We are not slaves of any country. Our relations with India are friendly.” Obaidul Quader made the remarks at…
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Obaidul Quader has warned that if AL does not stop in the field, BNP will carry out terrorist activities.
Noting that a conspiracy was taking place regarding the upazila elections, the AL general secretary urged the party leaders and workers to remain alert and not get involved in any conflict. Quader questioned whether any election was held peacefully without any reason during the BNP rule. He said the first phase of the sixth Upazila…
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Obaidul Quader accused BNP of being slaves of foreign masters for power
AL General Secretary said that now BNP is plotting to come to power by working as slaves of foreign lords. In the morning, on behalf of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Obaidul Quader paid tribute to national leader Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haq. Later, he laid another wreath at his grave on behalf of the Awami League.…