Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said BNP wants dead bodies to intensify their movement.

He said: "BNP tries to frighten people. If they incite killing, the government will not remain liable. We won't let them become successful." 

Quader, also road transport and bridges minister, was addressing a discussion at Osmani Memorial auditorium marking the National Road Safety Day.
 
He said if BNP carries out violent activities likewise 2013-14 period, they will get a befitting reply.

Regarding road accidents, Quader said although the number of accidents decreased, death rate in accidents is higher now than earlier.

He said lack of discipline on streets can ruin all achievements in the sector including the establishments of massive infrastructures - Padma Bridge, metro-rail, tunnel, under-pass and flyovers.

"All achievements will be in vain, if we cannot bring discipline on roads," he observed.

He urged his ministry's concerned officials not to show mercy to any kind of corruption.

"Corrupt people cannot stay anywhere in the ministry. Corrupt persons should be identified to expose them to music," he said.

The minister also called upon the ministry officials to put special emphasis on lessening accidents and traffic congestion.

BDST: 1922 HRS, OCT 22, 2022
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