Mentioning that an evil force is active in spreading rumors and propaganda against the government on various issues, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said such efforts would be in vain as the government has strong roots on the soil of this country.

Quader, also the ruling party general secretary, was addressing a view-exchange meeting with officials of Khulna road zone, BRTA and BRTC at the Roads and Highways Department on Friday morning. 

He joined the meeting as part of regular discussions from his official residence through videoconferencing.

“Some people are making evil attempts to incite the two forces centering the tragic death of the former army officer Sinha,” he said.

Quader said some are daydreaming to oust the government by creating issues over such incidents but there would be no benefit in spreading propaganda as the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government has a deep-rooted position on this soil.

The minister said legal procedure has already begun over the death of retired army officer as the government is very sincere to this end.

He urged all concerned to remain alert to stop the spread of rumors on social media at home and abroad for the sake of uncovering the truth through proper investigation.

The minister asked all employees and officials working at agencies and departments under the Ministry Road Transport and Bridges to work sincerely as their performances- good or bad- will be evaluated impartially.  

BDST: 1630 HRS, AUG 07, 2020
AP