Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday laid emphasis on increasing the number of Covid-19 test and quick delivery of reports to lessen the hassle of people.

Quader. Also the road transport and bridges minister, said it while addressing a function to handover health protective equipment to director general of DGHS under the arrangement of AL’s health and population affairs sub-committee at the party president’s Dhanmondi political office.

He joined the function from his official residence through video conferencing.

Referring to the director general of DGHS, Quader said the number of Covid-19 test needs to be increased and quick delivery of reports should be ensured to lessen the hassle of people, especially those going abroad. 

The minister said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government has been taking up effective measures since the outset of the outbreak of the disease in the country.

Because of the premier’s able leadership and constant supervision, the government has been able to keep the situation comparatively under control, he added.

The AL general secretary also alerted the party leaders and workers so that no opportunist or intruder gets shelter or patronization at any level in the party by any means.

“Tested leaders and workers who stay with the party during its crisis never tarnish the image of the party or the government, but the intruders are doing that,” he said. 

BDST: 1810 HRS, AUG 28, 2020
AP