BNP have to pay for its mistake: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Friday said BNP will have to pay for the mistake it made by not joining the January 7 polls. He made the remark while speaking at a press conference at the AL president's Dhanmondi political office here Friday afternoon. Quader, also the road transport and

No scope to allow any more Rohingya influx: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader said there is no scope to show generosity to new Rohingya influx into Bangladesh territory amid the ongoing conflict in Myanmar. "We will not allow Rohingyas to enter Bangladesh again. Earlier, we opened the border showing generosity. Now there is no scope to show

Quader addresses Myanmar conflict and border issues

Obaidul Quader, General Secretary of Awami League and Minister of Road Transport and Bridges, today said that the ongoing conflict in Myanmar is its internal matter and does not involve any dispute with Bangladesh. However, Bangladesh will address any border issues with Myanmar through diplomatic channels and bring the matter

BNP’s black flag program ‘anti-people’: Quader

UNB, Dhaka Describing BNP's “black flag” program as “anti-people”, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said AL will ensure security of lives and property.   “BNP's black flag program is an anti-people programme, and it is a deep conspiracy against the country's democratic journey. If the programme is not withdrawn, AL

Election won’t be one-sided even if BNP boycotts: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Wednesday said the upcoming 12th national election will not be a one-sided one even if BNP does not join it. "It is not right that the elections will be a one-sided one if BNP does not participate in

No scope for dialogue: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Minister of Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader on Wednesday (15 November) rejected the possibility of engaging in dialogue with opposition parties to resolve the ongoing political deadlock. He made the remark following a meeting with US Ambassador Peter Haas who visited Obaidul Quader at the

BNP’s movement threat turns into mockery: Quader

Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader Friday said BNP's threat of movement has turned into a mockery to the country's people. "Before diminishing of the relish of a series of its failed ultimatums, BNP has again given a ridiculous ultimatum for its so-called one-point demand," he said in a statement. Quader,

Zia planted tree of communal politics: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Wednesday said BNP founder and military dictator Ziaur Rahman had planted the poisonous tree of communal politics and militancy in Bangladesh. "Conscientious people of the country are ashamed seeing the falsehood that BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is making over militancy and