BNP gets frustrated for political failures, says Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Sunday BNP is suffering from frustration for its political failures, reports BSS.

"For the reason, the party cannot see any positive achievements or economic development of the government and the country," he said.

The Al leader came up with the remarks while addressing a virtual meeting on enhancing the standard of service of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) through videoconferencing from his official residence on the parliament premises in the city.

Officials of BRTA headquarters, Dhaka metropolitan, adjoining districts, Chattogram, Cumilla and Sylhet joined the virtual meeting.

Quader, also road transport and bridges minister, said the country's foreign exchange reserve crossed $41 billon and remittance inflow has also increased but BNP could not see these positive aspects.

He said 18 flyovers and 413 kilometres four-lane highways have been constructed in the country so far. If BNP doesn't believe that, they can visit the spots physically, he added.

About BNP's allegation that the government is making falsehood over the country's economic growth, the minister said BNP suffers from jealousy whenever the party hears any positive news of the country or its development and progress. So, BNP's mistrust and falsehood are intrinsic, he added.

About BNP's announcement of waging mass upsurge, the AL general secretary said the party which could not bring out a large procession on streets is daydreaming of waging mass upsurge.

He said in the last part of the previous fiscal year, the global economy got stuck due to outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic but Bangladesh recorded GDP growth rate above 5.0 per cent overcoming the negative impact of the pandemic.

Mentioning that Asian Development Bank (ADB) predicted Bangladesh's GDP growth rate would be 6.8 percent in 2020-2021 fiscal, Quader expressed his optimism that Bangladesh would be the 4th top Asian country in GDP growth rate.

Turning to BRTA activities, the minister said everyone of BRTA must have to follow the rules and regulation.

He asked the authorities concerned to take steps if anyone violates rules.

Quader urged all concerned to remain alert so none suffer while receiving services from BRTA.