Quader starts playing 'second innings' as he returns to work

Joining office four days after his return from Singapore, Road Transport Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said on Sunday he is starting the second innings of his life, reports UNB.

"Now, the major challenges are - reducing traffic jam, bringing back discipline on roads and implementing mega projects on time," he told reporters.

He received a warm welcome at the Secretariat. He started working around 10.00am and signed some files before meeting senior officials in the conference room.

Quader said the Eid-ul-Fitr journey will be more comfortable this time. Prime Minister will inaugurate second Gumti and second Meghna bridges on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway through video conference on May 25.

Eid special services of Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation will begin on May 27 and continue until June 10. A total 1,089 special buses will be operated. Besides, for emergency cases, 50 buses will be kept stand by.