Decision on half-fare bus ride for students by Saturday: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said that a rational decision will be taken by Saturday over the issue of the half-the-fare bus rides for students.

He was speaking at the biennial general meeting and council session of Bangladesh Road Transport Owners Association here as the chief guest.

Responding to the BNP’s criticism over the treatment of ailing Khaleda Zia, he said this is a legal issue. However, the Prime Minister is considering the humanitarian aspect of the matter, he added.

Referring to BNP leaders’ comment that the government would have to shoulder the responsibility if anything happens to Khaleda Zia, Quader said, “As we are believers, we believe in the power of Allah over the life and death of everyone.”